Creating a centralized data system for cancer control and health equity.
Research Measures Method and Data Management Core
This study is working on a new system to gather and share important health information about cancer, so that patients and communities can get better support and care based on their specific needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard School of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10929696 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a comprehensive data management system to support cancer control efforts and promote health equity. By integrating data from various sources, including clinical and community-level information, the project aims to enhance the understanding of social determinants of health affecting cancer outcomes. Patients and communities will benefit from improved data sharing and analysis, which will inform better health interventions and policies. The initiative emphasizes collaboration with community health centers to ensure that the data collected is relevant and beneficial to the populations served.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from communities disproportionately affected by advanced cancer and those engaged with community health centers.
Not a fit: Patients with early-stage cancer or those not connected to community health initiatives may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective cancer control strategies and improved health outcomes for underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using centralized data systems to improve health outcomes in similar community-engaged cancer control initiatives.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Harvard School of Public Health — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Haneuse, Sebastien — Harvard School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Haneuse, Sebastien
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 below.