Cancer health partnership to accelerate research and community outreach in PA, NJ, and NYC
Official title: TUFCCC/HC Regional Comprehensive Cancer Health Disparities Partnership
Funded at Hunter College · NIH-11413752 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A regional collaboration is funding coordinated cancer research, education, and community outreach to speed up progress against cancer in urban and rural communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hunter College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $264,910 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA221704-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413752 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals affected by cancer in the PA/NJ/ NYC region who could benefit from improved prevention efforts, access to information, and enrollment in future research opportunities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not engaged with regional cancer prevention or outreach activities may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports an Administrative Core that coordinates leadership, governance, and integration of cancer research projects, training, and community outreach across partners in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York City. It helps ensure high-quality oversight, fiscal management, and effective communication so researchers and community groups can work together toward common cancer prevention and care goals. The program has a track record of supporting investigators, mentoring trainees, and engaging community-based organizations to advance cancer research and prevention. The focus is on strengthening research infrastructure and collaboration to benefit diverse communities facing cancer disparities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit from accelerated research translation, stronger community outreach, and more equitable access to cancer prevention and care resources.
How similar studies have gone: Previous partnerships have supported numerous investigators and trainees, demonstrating potential for impact through coordinated administrative and outreach efforts.
Where this research is happening
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Hunter College
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Erblich, Joel — Hunter College
- Study coordinator: Erblich, Joel
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.