Understanding cancer causes and prevention methods
Official title: CONNECT TASK ORDER 8
Funded at Henry Ford Health System · NIH-11220535 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for people to help us understand how different health habits and behaviors might affect cancer risk, so if you're interested in sharing your experiences and providing some samples, you can help us find better ways to prevent cancer!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Henry Ford Health System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Detroit, United States) |
| Project start | September 27, 2024 |
| Project end | September 19, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $7,553,399 |
| NIH project number | 261201800020I-0-759102400001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11220535 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals who are interested in contributing to cancer research and are willing to provide health information and biospecimens.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not interested in participating in surveys or providing biospecimens may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the various health and behavior patterns that may influence cancer risk. By collaborating with healthcare institutions, the study aims to recruit participants who will provide consent, complete surveys, and contribute biospecimens for analysis. The goal is to gather comprehensive data that can help identify effective cancer prevention strategies. Participants will play a crucial role in shaping our understanding of cancer etiology and prevention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for cancer prevention and a better understanding of cancer risk factors.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in understanding cancer risk through participant surveys and biospecimen collection, indicating that this approach is both tested and valuable.
Where this research is happening
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Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rybicki, Benjamin — Henry Ford Health System
- Study coordinator: Rybicki, Benjamin
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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.