NIH-funded research Career grant

Using multi-omics to improve nutrition for cancer survivors with overweight and obesity

Official title: Integration of multi-omics to predict and evaluate response during optimization of a nutrition intervention for cancer survivors with overweight and obesity

Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-11044159 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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.

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Quick facts

Grant typeCareer grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Colorado Denver
NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES)
Project startMarch 1, 2024
Project endFebruary 28, 2026
Funding year2025
Award (this year)$116,924
NIH project number5K99CA287061-02
Project IDNIH-11044159 on NIH RePORTER

Who could benefit from this research

Could help

Ideal candidates for this research are cancer survivors aged 21 and older who are currently overweight or obese.

Less likely to help

Patients who are not cancer survivors or those who do not have issues with overweight or obesity may not benefit from this research.

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.

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 gone: 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

  • University of Colorado Denver
    Aurora, United States
    Active

Researchers

  • Principal investigator: Hill, Emily B. — University of Colorado Denver
  • Study coordinator: Hill, Emily B.

Related research

Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.
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