Community Collaborations Core for Cancer Research and Engagement
Official title: Community Collaborations Core
Funded at Howard University · NIH-11419216 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program at Howard University to strengthen trust between communities and cancer researchers, grow partnerships, and provide hands-on STEM experiences for students in the DC–Baltimore area.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Howard University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $169,432 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA295337-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11419216 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Community members and patients in the DC–Baltimore region, plus high school students interested in cancer research careers.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not engaged with or affected by the local cancer community may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This core aims to deepen connections between researchers and the community to improve cancer research and care. It will coordinate outreach, align research with what communities need, and support programs that expose youth to STEM and cancer careers. The effort includes public-facing activities, partnerships with local organizations, and using community input to shape new pilot projects. The goal is to make cancer services and information more accessible and to foster bidirectional learning between researchers and residents.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more community-informed cancer research and services could lead to better access to information and care for people in the region.
How similar studies have gone: Similar community engagement cores have shown improvements in trust, recruitment, and alignment of research with community needs.
Where this research is happening
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Howard University
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Williams, Carla D — Howard University
- Study coordinator: Williams, Carla D
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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.