Award
NIH Reporter #1K99CA307630-01
Establishing Ethical Standards for Informed Consent and Counseling for Multi-Cancer Early Detection Testing
Recipient
Dr. Eric Blackstone
Award Amount
$134,919.00
Ceiling
$134,919.00
Awarded
April 21, 2026
Identifier
1K99CA307630-01
This award funds research to develop ethical guidelines and interventions for informed consent and counseling related to Multi-Cancer Early Detection tests, addressing ethical concerns in cancer screening technology.
Description
The project aims to evaluate the current state of informed consent and results counseling for Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) tests and develop guidelines for their ethical implementation. The research will inform the development and pilot testing of an intervention to optimize informed consent and results counseling, ensuring ethical standards for decision-making and transparent communication.