Understanding environmental causes of cancer in families
The 10,000 Families Cohort: a new study to understand the environmental causes of cancer
The 10,000 Families Study is looking for families in Minnesota to help us understand how things in our environment, like certain chemicals, might be linked to blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, and we want to include a variety of backgrounds, especially from rural and immigrant communities, to get a complete picture.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10927423 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The 10,000 Families Study aims to investigate the environmental factors that may contribute to cancer, particularly hematologic malignancies like leukemia and lymphoma. This research will involve recruiting families from Minnesota to assess their exposure to potential carcinogens such as glyphosate and PFAS. Participants will provide information about their residential history and undergo various assessments, including the use of wearable devices to measure exposure levels. The study seeks to include diverse populations, particularly those from rural and immigrant communities, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of these environmental impacts.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include families living in Minnesota, particularly those with children and individuals from under-represented rural and immigrant communities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in Minnesota or who do not have a family history of hematologic malignancies may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and prevention strategies for cancer linked to environmental exposures.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding environmental causes of cancer through cohort studies, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Poynter, Jenny N. — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Poynter, Jenny N.
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.