Predicting GI cancer outcomes using routine blood data in everyday care
Official title: Improving Diagnosis in Gastrointestinal Cancer: Integrating Prediction Models into Routine Clinical Care
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11330455 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A doctor-researcher will develop and test computer models that use routine blood test results to flag potential gastrointestinal cancers during normal clinic visits.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $276,527 |
| NIH project number | 5K08CA279659-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11330455 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with symptoms or routine screenings where GI cancer risk could be assessed using blood data and EHR information.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without GI cancer risk or those not using the implementing health system’s EHR may see no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project focuses on turning routine blood work and health records into practical tools that help doctors spot GI cancers earlier. It emphasizes translating prediction models into real clinical workflows so they can be used at the point of care. The effort will explore how to tailor and implement these models in practice and will test strategies in future clinical trials. The applicant will receive focused training in mixed methods and implementation science to lead this work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may receive earlier cancer detection and faster treatment through easier integration of predictive tools into standard care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies show promise for prediction models, but real-world implementation remains a key challenge.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Read, Andrew J — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Read, Andrew J
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.