Understanding cancer risk related to past living environments and exposures
Modeling cancer risk and environmental and socio-spatial exposures using residential histories
This study is looking at how where you’ve lived and what you’ve been exposed to in your environment might affect your chances of getting bladder cancer and similar health issues, so we can better understand the risks over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Virginia Commonwealth University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Richmond, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10817683 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how past residential locations and environmental exposures may influence the risk of developing bladder cancer and other related conditions. By analyzing historical residential data, the study aims to identify patterns and factors that contribute to cancer risk over time. The researchers will develop new statistical methods to better model these risks, taking into account various environmental factors and their cumulative effects. This approach seeks to provide a clearer understanding of how long-term exposure to certain environments may lead to cancer diagnoses.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with a history of bladder cancer or those who have lived in areas with known environmental exposures.
Not a fit: Patients who have not been diagnosed with bladder cancer and have no relevant residential history may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for cancer prevention by identifying environmental risk factors associated with bladder cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in linking environmental exposures to cancer risk, but this study aims to develop novel methodologies to enhance understanding in this area.
Where this research is happening
Richmond, United States
- Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sabo, Roy Travis — Virginia Commonwealth University
- Study coordinator: Sabo, Roy Travis
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.