Using multi-omics to improve nutrition for cancer survivors with overweight and obesity
Integration of multi-omics to predict and evaluate response during optimization of a nutrition intervention for cancer survivors with overweight and obesity
This study is all about helping cancer survivors who are overweight or obese by creating a personalized nutrition and exercise program that uses their unique health information to improve their overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11044159 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a nutrition intervention specifically for cancer survivors who are overweight or obese. It aims to integrate multi-omic data, which includes genetic, metabolic, and lifestyle information, to better understand how dietary and physical activity changes can improve health outcomes. By tailoring interventions based on individual biological responses, the project seeks to create a sustainable program that can be implemented in clinical settings. Participants will engage in a comprehensive health behavior change program that combines diet and exercise to enhance their survivorship experience.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are cancer survivors aged 21 and older who are currently overweight or obese.
Not a fit: Patients who are not cancer survivors or those who do not have issues with overweight or obesity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to personalized nutrition and exercise programs that significantly improve health outcomes for cancer survivors with overweight and obesity.
How similar studies have performed: While the integration of multi-omics in this specific context is novel, similar approaches in other health interventions have shown promising results.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hill, Emily B. — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Hill, Emily B.
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.