Understanding breast cancer risk factors in Asian American and Native Hawaiian women
Project 3: Inter-Relationships and Prognostic Significance of Breast Cancer Radiomic Risk Features, Tissue Microenvironment, and Adiposity
This study is looking at how breast cancer risk varies among different racial and ethnic groups, especially Asian American and Native Hawaiian women, to understand how things like body fat and breast density might influence their risk, with the goal of improving prevention and early detection for these communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Hawaii at Manoa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Honolulu, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10931602 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the differences in breast cancer risk among various racial and ethnic groups, particularly focusing on Asian American and Native Hawaiian women who have been underrepresented in previous studies. It aims to explore how factors like body fat distribution and breast density affect breast cancer risk and outcomes in these populations. By analyzing radiomic features from mammographic screenings, the study seeks to uncover unique associations that could lead to better prevention and early detection strategies tailored for these groups.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include Asian American and Native Hawaiian women, particularly those with varying body fat distributions and breast densities.
Not a fit: Patients outside the Asian American and Native Hawaiian populations or those without breast cancer risk factors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved breast cancer prevention and detection strategies specifically designed for Asian American and Native Hawaiian women.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in identifying breast cancer risk factors in diverse populations, but this specific focus on AANHPI women is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Honolulu, United States
- University of Hawaii at Manoa — Honolulu, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shepherd, John Alan — University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Study coordinator: Shepherd, John Alan
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 below.