Tracking cancer statistics and trends to improve patient outcomes
Official title: Core Infrastructure Support for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) - Health Research Institute- NYS DOH POP 5/1/18-4/30/19
Funded at Health Research INC, New York State Doh · NIH-9915651 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at cancer trends over time to help doctors and policymakers understand how different groups of people are affected by cancer, so they can improve treatment options and care for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Health Research INC, New York State Doh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Menands, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2018 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2019 |
| Award (this year) | $1,361,570 |
| NIH project number | 261201800005I-P00001-26100001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-9915651 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include cancer patients from diverse demographic backgrounds who are seeking information about their condition and treatment options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-malignant conditions or those not diagnosed with cancer may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on collecting and analyzing cancer statistics to understand how cancer incidence, prevalence, and survival rates change over time. By monitoring trends across different population subgroups based on geographic and social characteristics, the research aims to provide valuable insights into cancer diagnosis and treatment patterns. The data gathered will help inform healthcare providers and policymakers about the effectiveness of cancer control strategies and improve patient care. Patients may benefit from enhanced understanding of their cancer type and treatment options based on comprehensive statistical analysis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer treatment strategies and better patient outcomes through informed decision-making.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research using similar epidemiological approaches has successfully identified trends in cancer treatment and outcomes, indicating the potential for impactful findings in this study.
Where this research is happening
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Health Research INC, New York State Doh
Menands, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schymura, Maria — Health Research INC, New York State Doh
- Study coordinator: Schymura, Maria
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.