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Official title: Community Engagement Core
Funded at Tuskegee University · NIH-11621780 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-focused program aims to help adults with cancer learn about genomic research and how participation can impact care and outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tuskegee University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tuskegee Institute, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $441,836 |
| NIH project number | 4UH3HG013553-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11621780 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years and older with cancer or at risk for cancer, particularly those in less-resourced communities.
✕Less likely to help
Some patients may not experience direct benefits if they choose not to participate or if education does not change participation.
What this research studies
This project will implement and test a genomic education program that explains cancer genomics and research participation in ways that are easy to understand. It uses multiple levels of outreach to address barriers and improve willingness to join genomic studies. Information about patients’ clinical and biological data will be collected to understand how education affects participation and treatment outcomes. The effort aims to extend these engagement ideas to clinics with fewer resources so more cancer patients can get involved in genomics research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may feel more informed and empowered to participate in genomic cancer research, which could lead to more personalized care.
How similar studies have gone: Similar engagement efforts have shown promise in increasing study participation and understanding of genomics in cancer care.
Where this research is happening
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Tuskegee University
Tuskegee Institute, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bedi, Deepa — Tuskegee University
- Study coordinator: Bedi, Deepa
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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.