Examining disparities in breast cancer progression and healthcare
Official title: Trends of disparities in breast cancer progression and health care considering multilevel risk factors
Funded at Lsu Health Sciences Center · NIH-10432316 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how breast cancer affects different racial and ethnic groups, especially African American and Hispanic communities, to find out why some people face more challenges in getting care and how we can improve health outcomes for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lsu Health Sciences Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project start | August 7, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $453,673 |
| NIH project number | 2R15MD012387-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10432316 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include African American and Hispanic breast cancer patients who may be affected by health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of the African American and Hispanic populations, or those not diagnosed with breast cancer, may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the disparities in breast cancer progression and healthcare access among different racial and ethnic groups, particularly focusing on African American and Hispanic populations. It aims to develop advanced analytical methods that utilize data mining and machine learning to identify and quantify the risk factors contributing to these disparities. By monitoring trends over time and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, the research seeks to provide insights that can lead to improved health outcomes for affected populations. Patients may benefit from the identification of specific barriers and the development of targeted policies to address these disparities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare strategies that reduce disparities in breast cancer outcomes for minority populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities through targeted interventions, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
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Lsu Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yu, Qingzhao — Lsu Health Sciences Center
- Study coordinator: Yu, Qingzhao
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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.