Community Outreach Core to Boost Breast Cancer Screening and Genetic Testing in Underserved Communities
Official title: Community Outreach Core
Funded at Hunter College · NIH-11413773 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-focused program at a college teaches and supports ways to increase breast cancer screening and genetic testing in underserved areas.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hunter College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $129,223 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA221704-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413773 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals in under-resourced communities who are eligible for breast cancer screening or genetic risk testing and who face barriers to access.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not yet due for screening or who do not face access barriers may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This program partners with local communities to strengthen outreach, raise awareness, and build capacity for cancer screening and genetic risk testing. It emphasizes culturally and linguistically appropriate approaches to reduce barriers and mistrust that can prevent people from getting screened or learning their genetic risk. The project builds on prior work to sustain screening programs and incorporates evidence-based interventions to reach populations with limited resources. It also addresses barriers intensified by the COVID-19 era, aiming to improve participation in screening and genetic testing.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more people in under-resourced communities could learn about, access, and participate in breast cancer screening and genetic testing.
How similar studies have gone: Past funding cycles showed that community-engaged approaches can sustain screening programs and improve awareness; this builds on that momentum.
Where this research is happening
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Hunter College
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yeh, Ming-Chin — Hunter College
- Study coordinator: Yeh, Ming-Chin
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.