Understanding cancer causes and prevention methods
Official title: CONNECT TASK ORDER 8
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-11220536 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for people to help us understand what causes cancer and how we can prevent it by sharing their health habits and providing some samples for testing, so we can find better ways to keep everyone healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | September 19, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $4,979,276 |
| NIH project number | 261201800021I-0-759102400001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11220536 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who are interested in contributing to cancer prevention efforts and are willing to participate in surveys and provide 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 underlying causes of cancer and explores ways to prevent it by analyzing health and behavior patterns. Participants will be recruited from various healthcare institutions, where they will provide consent, complete surveys, and contribute biospecimens for analysis. The study aims to gather comprehensive data that can help identify risk factors associated with cancer, ultimately leading to better prevention strategies.
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 factors through similar participant recruitment and data collection methods.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fiegleson, Heather — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Fiegleson, Heather
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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.