DISCOVER: Improving Health Equity in Cancer Care through Community Partnerships
Official title: Development of Investigators Supporting Community Outreach and Value of Engagement in health disparities Research (DISCOVER)
Funded at Georgetown University · NIH-11413548 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national center at Georgetown University is building strong partnerships between researchers, clinicians, patients, and communities to reduce disparities in cancer outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgetown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | August 10, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $186,189 |
| NIH project number | 5P50MD019487-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413548 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include cancer patients and caregivers from diverse communities, as well as researchers and clinicians engaged in health disparities work.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not currently connected to DISCOVER activities or living outside participating regions may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant creates an Administrative Core to coordinate multiple research cores focused on health disparities in cancer. It emphasizes collaboration, strategic direction, and career development to empower investigators and mentors. The center will use a clear communication plan, including a website and newsletters, to keep researchers, community members, and stakeholders informed and engaged.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could speed up the translation of cancer health equity findings into real-world improvements for diverse patient groups.
How similar studies have gone: Other centers emphasizing governance, collaboration, and community engagement have shown improvements in research coordination and impact.
Where this research is happening
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Georgetown University
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Graves, Kristi D. — Georgetown University
- Study coordinator: Graves, Kristi D.
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.