Community-responsive cancer control center to guide research with communities
Official title: Community Responsive Project
Funded at Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health · NIH-11419783 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-embedded center will help identify cancer control priorities with input from people affected by cancer, guiding future research and funding to where it matters most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | August 16, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $238,950 |
| NIH project number | 5U19CA291431-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11419783 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals at elevated cancer risk or with breast or cervical cancer concerns who want to influence research priorities through community advisory mechanisms.
✕Less likely to help
People not engaged in community advisory activities or not affected by cancer risk may not directly benefit from the program.
What this research studies
This grant creates a Center embedded in local communities to surface cancer control priorities and connect academic teams with community voices. It supports an academic–community review process and dedicated funds to turn community ideas into funded projects. The work aims to sustain community-responsive cancer research beyond the grant period and enhance relevance to those at risk for cancer through collaborative agreements and advisory boards. The approach emphasizes lived experience and social determinants of health to shape research questions and priorities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients and communities will see research that reflects their needs and leads to more relevant cancer prevention and control efforts.
How similar studies have gone: Other community-engaged cancer research efforts have shown that involving communities can improve relevance and uptake of interventions.
Where this research is happening
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Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Rebekka Mairghread — Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Lee, Rebekka Mairghread
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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.