Using health data to assess breast cancer risk in diverse populations
Integrating EHR and patient-generated health data for breast cancer risk assessment and decision support in a diverse multiethnic population
This study is looking to make breast cancer risk assessments better by combining your health records with information you share, especially for women from different backgrounds, so that we can create personalized prevention plans for those at higher risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10687917 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve breast cancer risk assessment by integrating electronic health records (EHR) with patient-generated health data, particularly focusing on diverse racial and ethnic populations. It addresses the challenges of missing data in EHRs and seeks to enhance the accuracy of risk assessments by utilizing self-reported information from patients. The project will develop automated tools that facilitate personalized risk-reducing strategies, such as screening and chemoprevention, for women identified as high-risk for breast cancer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds who may be at high risk for breast cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to electronic health records or those who are not at risk for breast cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate breast cancer risk assessments and improved personalized prevention strategies for women, particularly those from minority backgrounds.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in integrating patient-generated data with electronic health records for improved health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kukafka, Rita — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Kukafka, Rita
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.