Using AI to improve cancer treatment for veterans
Official title: BLRD Research Career Scientist Award Application
Funded at Veterans Health Administration · NIH-10950349 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on smart computer programs to help doctors better understand and treat different types of cancer in veterans, like lung and breast cancer, so they can get the most personalized care possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Decatur, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | October 1, 2022 |
| Project end | September 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK6BX006185-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10950349 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans diagnosed with lung, oropharyngeal, breast, or prostate cancers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not veterans or those with cancers not included in the study may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms to enhance the diagnosis, prognosis, and prediction of treatment responses for various cancers in veterans. By tailoring these AI tools specifically for the unique health challenges faced by veterans, the project aims to provide more precise and personalized treatment options. The research includes deploying clinical decision support tools across Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities to ensure that veterans receive optimal care based on their individual disease profiles. The primary cancers being addressed include lung, oropharyngeal, breast, and prostate cancers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized cancer treatments for veterans, improving their overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in using AI for cancer diagnosis and treatment prediction, indicating a strong potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Health Administration
Decatur, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Madabhushi, Anant — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Madabhushi, Anant
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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.