# Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program

> **NIH NIH P30** · UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON · 2022 · $84,727

## Abstract

UWCCC Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) Program Summary 
 Co-Leaders: Hasan Mukhtar and Amy Trentham-Dietz 
PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT 
The Cancer Prevention & Control (CPC) Program spans basic, clinical, and population science to identify 
effective approaches to reduce the burden of cancer for patients, their families, and communities through 
improved prevention, early detection, and survival. In support of this overarching goal, the CPC program has 
defined three thematic aims. Theme 1: Identify promising chemopreventive targets and agents to test in 
clinical trials. Members build on a comprehensive integrated understanding of agents that decrease the 
incidence of cancer or its progression to clinically significant disease through drug development and clinical 
testing. Theme 2: Identify and implement effective approaches to reduce tobacco-related cancers. 
Members conduct intervention studies of innovative tobacco cessation approaches and lead observational 
cohort studies of real-world smoking patterns. Research focuses on underserved and minority populations 
since these are the same groups among whom the prevalence of smoking is greatest. Theme 3: Identify new 
strategies to improve the delivery of cancer care. Members identify effective approaches for delivering 
cancer screening and diagnostic tests and cancer therapies. CPC members are using innovative simulation 
modeling, bioinformatics, and multidisciplinary teams to improve the early detection of cancer; to leverage 
insights obtained through analysis of large databases to test approaches for improving access to guideline- 
concordant clinical care; and to incorporate patient-centered outcomes. CPC projects directly address the 
priorities present in the UWCCC catchment area and support reduction in cancer health disparities. The CPC 
Program has 33 members in 14 departments and 4 schools/colleges. Since 2012, CPC members have 
published 776 peer-reviewed manuscripts (25% intra-programmatic, 22% inter-programmatic). PIs were 
responsible for $11.1 million (direct costs) overall in peer-reviewed grant funding, with 60%, $6.7 million from 
NCI. Recent programmatic changes include new leadership, Dr. H. Mukhtar and Dr. A. Trentham-Dietz, and 
increased focus on interventions to reduce cancer and cancer risks in our communities. The CPC Program 
supports inter- and intra-programmatic interaction through pilot grants, seminars and retreats, a strong 
mentorship program, and collaborative working groups. Guided by strategic planning, priorities for the CPC 
program over the next 5 years include emphasizing cross-aim collaborations, building on existing momentum 
in health services research, and translational disparities research addressing needs in the UWCCC catchment 
area.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10456705
- **Project number:** 5P30CA014520-48
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
- **Principal Investigator:** Nihal Ahmad
- **Activity code:** P30 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2022
- **Award amount:** $84,727
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 1997-04-25 → 2023-05-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10456705

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10456705, Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program (5P30CA014520-48). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10456705. Licensed CC0.

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