Community Engagement Core for Prostate Cancer in African American Communities
Official title: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CORE
Funded at Clark Atlanta University · NIH-11325041 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-focused program at Clark Atlanta University partners with local groups to improve understanding, education, and outreach about prostate cancer in African American men.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Clark Atlanta University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 1997 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $246,793 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD007590-39 |
| Project ID | NIH-11325041 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adult men in the Atlanta metropolitan area who are African American or Afro-descendant and are affected by or at risk for prostate cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not connected to the African American community or those without access to the program’s outreach and engagement activities may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds a Community Engagement Core that collaborates with community groups, researchers, and advocacy organizations to address prostate cancer disparities in African American communities. It emphasizes bidirectional learning so community insights inform research priorities and outreach strategies, while researchers share findings in accessible ways. Through ongoing partnerships, the core supports outreach, education, and activities that connect patients and families to cancer research and care resources.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could reduce prostate cancer disparities by improving awareness, early detection, and community-driven research directions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous community engagement efforts in similar centers have shown that strong community-university partnerships can improve trust, participation in research, and health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Alhassan, Mustapha — Clark Atlanta University
- Study coordinator: Alhassan, Mustapha
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.