Community outreach to boost breast and colorectal cancer screening and genetic testing in under-resourced communities
Official title: Community Outreach Core
Funded at Temple Univ of the Commonwealth · NIH-11413735 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-focused program aims to raise awareness and participation in breast and colorectal cancer screening and genetic testing among underserved populations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $195,265 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA221705-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413735 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals in under-resourced communities who are due for breast or colorectal cancer screening or who may benefit from genetic risk assessment.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not currently due for screening or without access barriers may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This program partners with local communities to expand access to breast and colorectal cancer screening and genetic risk testing. It uses community engagement, culturally appropriate outreach, and education to overcome barriers like language, health literacy, and mistrust. The effort builds on prior work and emphasizes capacity building and evidence-based interventions to increase screening uptake and genetic testing participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lead to more people getting screened earlier and receiving genetic risk information that informs prevention and early detection.
How similar studies have gone: Previous funding cycles showed promise for community-engaged approaches, with improvements in screening awareness and uptake.
Where this research is happening
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Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tan, Yin — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Tan, Yin
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.