Community cancer education and outreach in Puerto Rico and Florida
Official title: Outreach Core
Funded at Ponce School of Medicine · NIH-11169927 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Helps people in Puerto Rico and Florida learn about cancer, get connected to screening, and join or shape cancer research in their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ponce School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ponce, United States) |
| Project start | September 25, 2012 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $144,604 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA163071-13 |
| Project ID | NIH-11169927 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People who live in the catchment areas served by PHSU (Puerto Rico) or Moffitt Cancer Center (Florida) and who want cancer education, screening support, or to engage in research outreach.
✕Less likely to help
People who live outside the program’s Puerto Rico or Florida service areas or those seeking direct clinical treatment rather than education or research engagement are unlikely to benefit.
What this research studies
If you live in the communities served by Ponce Health Sciences University or Moffitt Cancer Center, this program brings cancer education and outreach directly to your neighborhood. It uses proven, evidence-based education programs delivered through events, clinics, and online activities and works with local leaders to make information accessible. The team supports training opportunities, helps recruit participants for cancer research when appropriate, and listens to a Community Advisory Panel so materials reflect local needs. Activities aim to boost awareness, screening behaviors, and community involvement in research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could increase awareness and cancer screening in the local communities and create pathways to participate in research or access referrals.
How similar studies have gone: Many community outreach programs that use evidence-based education have successfully raised screening rates and research participation, and this project builds on those established approaches.
Where this research is happening
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Ponce School of Medicine
Ponce, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jimenez Chavez, Julio Cesar — Ponce School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Jimenez Chavez, Julio Cesar
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.