Understanding how environmental factors affect cancer risk
Coordinating Center for the Cohorts for Environmental Exposures and Cancer Risk Program
This study is looking at how things in our environment, like chemicals and other factors, might affect the risk of getting cancer, and it's for anyone interested in understanding more about cancer to help improve prevention and treatment options.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11043233 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to explore the relationship between environmental exposures, such as chemicals and physical factors, and cancer risk. It will establish a Coordinating Center to facilitate collaboration among various research cohorts focused on cancer epidemiology. By integrating efforts and sharing findings, the project seeks to enhance our understanding of how genetic, behavioral, and structural factors influence cancer risk across different populations. Patients may benefit from the insights gained through this research, which could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from diverse populations who may be affected by environmental factors related to cancer risk.
Not a fit: Patients who are not exposed to significant environmental risk factors or who have no interest in cancer epidemiology may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and prevention of cancer related to environmental exposures.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding cancer risk through environmental factors, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Trentham-Dietz, Amy — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Trentham-Dietz, Amy
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.