A network to reduce cancer burden in underserved communities
Official title: SIP 24-003 Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN) Coordinating & Collaborating Centers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11048178 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing together researchers and community members to create helpful programs that can lower cancer rates and improve health for people in underserved areas.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $674,999 |
| NIH project number | 1U48DP006872-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11048178 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from diverse and medically underserved communities who are at risk for or affected by cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to underserved communities or those who are not at risk for cancer may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cancer prevention and control efforts through a collaborative network aimed at developing effective interventions for diverse and medically underserved communities. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will coordinate and support various workgroups that create and implement strategies to decrease cancer incidence and improve health outcomes. By fostering collaboration among researchers and community members, the project aims to share resources and knowledge, ultimately leading to impactful cancer control initiatives.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce cancer rates and improve health outcomes in underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives within the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network have shown success in implementing effective cancer interventions, indicating a strong potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ammerman, Alice S — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Ammerman, Alice S
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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.