Providing support services for cancer control and population science efforts
Official title: SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE, DIVISION OF CANCER CONTROL AND POPULATION SCIENCES (DCCPS), CALL ORDER 3 UNDER BPA #HHSN261201800002B
Funded at Westat, INC. · NIH-11090308 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to understand and manage cancer by gathering and analyzing data, so that doctors, researchers, and everyone else can use the information to improve cancer care and prevention for all of us.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Westat, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project start | July 27, 2023 |
| Project end | July 26, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,889,360 |
| NIH project number | 26118002B91023F00001-P00001-0-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11090308 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include cancer patients, advocates, and individuals involved in cancer research and public health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to cancer or those not engaged in cancer control efforts may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cancer control and population science by offering management, scientific, and technical support to the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences. It aims to improve understanding of cancer risk, incidence, and outcomes through the collection and analysis of data. The findings will be used to develop evidence-based resources, training, and tools that can be shared with healthcare practitioners, researchers, and the general public to promote better cancer control strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer control strategies and resources that benefit patients and communities affected by cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in cancer control and population sciences has shown success in improving patient outcomes through similar support and resource development efforts.
Where this research is happening
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Westat, INC.
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Woody, Torrise — Westat, INC.
- Study coordinator: Woody, Torrise
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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.