Engaging communities in addressing climate change and health issues
Official title: Community Engagement Core
Funded at Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr · NIH-10980706 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about working with people in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands to understand how climate change affects health, especially cancer, and to come up with helpful solutions together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Juan, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $321,574 |
| NIH project number | 1P20CA294096-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10980706 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include residents of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands who are affected by climate change and health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living outside the Caribbean region or those not impacted by climate change may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on involving communities in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands to address the impacts of climate change on public health, particularly in relation to cancer and health disparities. By using a Human-Centered Approach, the project aims to create partnerships with local stakeholders to co-develop culturally relevant information and strategies. The goal is to enhance understanding of how climate change affects health and to implement effective adaptation measures. Community members will play a crucial role in shaping the research process and outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower communities to better manage health risks associated with climate change and improve cancer care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-engaged approaches to public health, particularly in addressing health disparities and environmental impacts.
Where this research is happening
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Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr
San Juan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Michael, Noreen — Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr
- Study coordinator: Michael, Noreen
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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.