Clinical Research Directory

Applying Population Management Best Practices to Preventative Genomic Medicine Trial

Preventive genomic medicine, particularly identification of individuals with inherited cancer risk, can improve longevity and quality of life, yet adherence to risk management following cancer genomic testing is poor. The proposed research refines and evaluates two highly scalable population management interventions, web resources and personalized outreach, designed to improve access and use of recommended risk management following cancer genetic testing. Research activities will be conducted in a vertically integrated health system and federally qualified health center and will address post-testing quality and patient safety concerns that are minimizing patient benefit and slowing investments in real world genomic medicine implementation.

Family History and Cancer Risk Study

Investigators from Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), Duke University, and Meharry Medical College (MMC) are collaborating on a family health history study to deploy a family health history (FHH) platform, MeTree. Recruited participants will complete surveys, the MeTree questionnaire, and MeTree will determine the participant's cancer risk based on current guidelines. The study team will offer genetic counseling to high-risk participants. Investigators will track participant outcomes and behaviors from the use of MeTree to determine the efficiency of the use of MeTree compared to completion of pedigrees in clinic.

Cancer Predisposition Testing by Family-based Whole-genome Sequencing (WGS) in Every Child With Newly Diagnosed Cancer

Assessment of the utility of family-based (trio) whole-genome sequencing for cancer predisposition testing in sequential newly diagnosed paediatric and adolescent cancer patients