To summarize the trends in new awards related to obesity that were funded by the NCI from FY 2015 to FY 2022.
Approach:
Data Collection: Searches were conducted in NIH Reporter for NCI-funded obesity research projects from FY 2015 to FY 2022, applying specific filters and criteria.
Data Analysis: A refined list of 379 projects was created, excluding duplicates and irrelevant grant types, and categorized based on research focus areas.
Key Findings:
Obesity is linked to at least 13 cancer types, representing nearly 40% of all cancer diagnoses in the U.S.
Obesity correlates with diminished overall survival and increased cancer-specific mortality in several cancer types.
The Trans-NCI Obesity and Cancer Working Group facilitates interdisciplinary research and collaboration in obesity and cancer.
Limitations:
The study did not include fellowship awards, career development awards, and certain cooperative agreements in the analysis.
Conclusion:
The study provides insights into the NCI's funding trends in obesity research and identifies areas needing further investigation.
