Characterizing the Genomic Landscape of Prostate Cancer in Native American Populations (NAT-Geno)

Description

This study aims to establish a comprehensive database of Native American (NA) patients diagnosed with prostate cancer (PC), focusing on an in-depth characterization of the genomic landscape. Archived tumor tissue collected at screening and peripheral blood samples obtained within the first year of enrollment will serve as the basis for comprehensive molecular analyses. Whole exome sequencing (WES) and whole transcriptome sequencing (RNA-seq) will be performed to characterize and delineate the genomic and transcriptomic landscape of the study cohort. The study will initially enroll participants at the Stephenson Cancer Center, with planned expansion to additional sites across Oklahoma and, subsequently, to other institutions across the United States. Oversight will be maintained by the Tribal Institutional Review Board and an independent Community Advisory Board to ensure cultural appropriateness, transparency, and sustained community engagement throughout the research process. The overarching objective is to generate insights that will inform the development of personalized treatment strategies in the future.