Understanding cancer causes and prevention strategies
Official title: CONNECT TASK ORDER 8
Funded at Sanford Research/usd · NIH-11220549 · 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 research, so we can find better ways to keep everyone healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sanford Research/usd NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Sioux Falls, United States) |
| Project start | September 27, 2024 |
| Project end | September 19, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $277,290 |
| NIH project number | 261201800022I-0-759102400001-2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11220549 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals interested in understanding their cancer risk and willing to participate in surveys and provide biospecimens.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not interested in cancer prevention or those who cannot commit to the study requirements 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 inform future cancer prevention strategies and improve healthcare outcomes. By participating, individuals can contribute to a significant effort in understanding cancer risk factors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for cancer prevention and better health outcomes for individuals at risk.
How similar studies have gone: Previous 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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Sanford Research/usd
Sioux Falls, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chun-Hung, Chan — Sanford Research/usd
- Study coordinator: Chun-Hung, Chan
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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.