Cancer prevention and survivorship program for North Central Florida
Cancer Control and Population Sciences Research Program
This program works to lower cancer rates and improve care for adults and older adults in rural North Central Florida by addressing risk factors, screening, prevention, and survivors' needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11094126 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We focus on reducing cancer and deaths across rural North Central Florida by studying how genes, behaviors, and the environment affect cancer risk. We create and test prevention and early-detection approaches like improved screening outreach, smoking-cessation efforts, and obesity-related interventions. We also work to meet the unique needs of cancer survivors, including supportive care and monitoring for late effects. University of Florida researchers and community partners coordinate outreach, shared resources, and training to bring these programs to local adults, especially those 65 and older.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults in the program area—particularly older adults (65+) in rural North Central Florida, people at higher risk for cancer (for example, smokers or those with obesity), and cancer survivors—are the best candidates to participate.
Not a fit: Children, people living well outside the North Central Florida catchment, or individuals immediately seeking urgent cancer treatment may not directly benefit from this program's activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could see more cancers caught earlier, fewer new cancers through better prevention, and stronger support for survivors after treatment.
How similar studies have performed: Related local projects have already improved screening and cancer communication, and this program builds on those tested approaches while adding new work on molecular markers, obesity, and aging.
Where this research is happening
Gainesville, United States
- University of Florida — Gainesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Braithwaite, Dejana K — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Braithwaite, Dejana K
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.