Community Engagement for Cancer Care in Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
Official title: Community Engagement Core
Funded at Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr · NIH-11405522 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A group at a cancer center is joining communities in Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands to co-create ways to handle extreme weather and environmental risks that affect cancer care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Juan, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $319,572 |
| NIH project number | 5P20CA294096-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11405522 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals living with cancer or at risk in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, along with caregivers and community partners, are suitable for engagement activities.
✕Less likely to help
People outside PR/USVI or those not involved in community engagement activities may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a Community Engagement Core that partners with local communities to understand how extreme weather and environmental hazards affect cancer care and outcomes in PR and USVI. Researchers will use human-centered methods to involve patients, caregivers, and community members in shaping information and outreach. Outputs will be culturally and linguistically appropriate materials and disseminated resources co-created with the community. The approach aims to connect public health, environmental issues, and cancer control so communities can better manage care during and after extreme events.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients and communities could experience better access to cancer information and resources during extreme weather events and improved cancer care continuity.
How similar studies have gone: Community-engaged approaches have shown promise in improving health information dissemination and public health responses in diverse communities.
Where this research is happening
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Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr
San Juan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Michael, Noreen — Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr
- Study coordinator: Michael, Noreen
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.