Understanding Cancer in Communities
Population Sciences
This program brings together experts to find better ways to prevent, detect, and treat cancer, ultimately improving health for many people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11099854 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program at Stanford Cancer Institute focuses on understanding how cancer affects large groups of people, from its causes to its treatment and prevention. Our team of scientists looks at factors like genetics, lifestyle, and community health to find new ways to reduce cancer's impact. We aim to improve early detection methods, develop strategies to lower cancer risk, and enhance the effectiveness of treatments. By combining different areas of expertise, we hope to create new knowledge that can guide public health efforts and improve patient care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This program does not directly recruit individual patients for a specific clinical trial but rather supports a broad range of cancer research that may involve patient data or samples.
Not a fit: Patients not affected by cancer or those seeking immediate individual treatment may not directly benefit from this overarching research program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to improved cancer screening methods, better ways to prevent cancer, and more effective treatments, ultimately saving lives and improving quality of life for many.
How similar studies have performed: This program builds upon decades of successful population-based cancer research and aims to advance these efforts with innovative multidisciplinary approaches.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Witte, John S. — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Witte, John S.
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.