A tool to visualize cancer disparities for better prevention and control
Official title: A Health Disparities Visualization Tool for Informing Cancer Prevention and Control Efforts
Funded at Medical University of South Carolina · NIH-10792151 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a helpful tool that shows how colorectal, cervical, and breast cancer affects low-income and underserved communities, so that we can better support these groups in getting early detection and treatment for these cancers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project start | September 9, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $146,868 |
| NIH project number | 1G08LM014413-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10792151 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in low-income and underserved areas who are at risk for colorectal, cervical, or breast cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in low-income or underserved areas may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create an interactive visualization tool that highlights disparities in colorectal, cervical, and breast cancer among low-income and underserved populations. By utilizing a comprehensive health database from South Carolina, the project will analyze cancer incidence and outcomes to inform community outreach and policy-making. The tool will be developed with input from stakeholders to ensure it meets the needs of those it aims to serve, ultimately facilitating early detection and treatment of these cancers in vulnerable groups.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer prevention and control efforts, ultimately reducing health disparities in underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that utilizing big data for health disparities can lead to significant improvements in outreach and cancer prevention strategies.
Where this research is happening
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sonawane, Kalyani — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Sonawane, Kalyani
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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.