A center focused on addictions research and cancer prevention through community engagement.
HEALTH Center for Addictions Research and Cancer Prevention
This study is all about working together with community members to find better ways to prevent addictions and cancer, while also helping underrepresented researchers and improving health for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11054755 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to create a model for community-engaged research that accelerates scientific breakthroughs in addictions and cancer prevention. It involves collaboration with community members and organizations to ensure that findings are effectively disseminated and implemented. The project includes developing research infrastructure, mentoring underrepresented minority researchers, and enhancing partnerships to address health disparities. By utilizing trained laypersons, the research seeks to make a direct impact on the community's health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals from underrepresented minority groups who are at risk for addictions or cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to the targeted communities or who are not at risk for addictions or cancer may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for addictions and cancer, particularly in underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community-engaged approaches to health disparities, indicating that this model has potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Houston — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Beech, Bettina M. — University of Houston
- Study coordinator: Beech, Bettina M.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.