Community outreach to educate and empower cancer advocates.
Official title: Community Outreach Core
Funded at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ · NIH-10931544 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Black and Hispanic communities learn more about cancer and how they can get involved in research, by training local advocates and sharing helpful information about prostate, pancreatic, and lung cancers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $78,244 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA233396-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931544 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this initiative include Black and Hispanic individuals aged 21 and older who are interested in cancer advocacy and education.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to the targeted demographic groups or those who are not interested in cancer advocacy may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Community Outreach Core (COC) aims to enhance cancer research education and advocacy within diverse communities, particularly focusing on Black and Hispanic populations. This initiative involves training community members to become advocates and influencers in cancer awareness and research participation. The COC will develop educational materials and host events to disseminate information about ongoing cancer research, specifically targeting prostate, pancreatic, and lung cancers. By fostering community engagement, the project seeks to bridge the gap between scientific research and community health needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower communities with knowledge and resources to improve cancer awareness and increase participation in clinical trials.
How similar studies have gone: Previous community outreach initiatives have shown success in improving cancer awareness and increasing clinical trial participation among underrepresented populations.
Where this research is happening
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ
Tallahassee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Suther, Sandra G — Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ
- Study coordinator: Suther, Sandra G
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.