Community cancer outreach and education in Florida and Puerto Rico
Outreach Core
This partnership brings clear, local cancer education and outreach to people in Tampa, Florida and Puerto Rico to boost awareness, screening, and opportunities to join cancer research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11174432 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You can expect community events, workshops, and educational materials delivered in ways that fit local needs, including in-person and remote options. The team works with local leaders and a Community Advisory Panel to shape messages and programs that make sense for your neighborhood. They also help connect people with screening services and support researchers in recruiting participants for approved studies. Feedback from community members is used to adapt and improve activities over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People living in the catchment areas served by Moffitt Cancer Center (Tampa region, FL) and Ponce Health Sciences University (Puerto Rico), especially those due for screening or interested in research participation.
Not a fit: People who live outside the targeted Florida or Puerto Rico communities or who do not want educational outreach or research contact are unlikely to benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could increase cancer screening, earlier detection, and greater participation in cancer research in the communities served.
How similar studies have performed: Community outreach and evidence-based education programs have improved screening and research enrollment in many settings, though success depends on local tailoring and sustained engagement.
Where this research is happening
Tampa, United States
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst — Tampa, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Christy, Shannon Marie — H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst
- Study coordinator: Christy, Shannon Marie
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.