Exploring how social factors affect breast cancer disparities in Black women
Investigating Socio-Structural Determinants of Health and the Tumor Epigenome to Understand the Etiology of Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer
This study is looking at how where you live, especially in neighborhoods that have faced discrimination, affects the way triple negative breast cancer develops in Black women, and it invites patients to help by sharing their health information and samples to better understand these important connections.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Mississippi Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jackson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11158989 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of socio-structural determinants, such as neighborhood conditions, on the biological mechanisms of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) in Black women. By examining the relationship between living in redlined neighborhoods and breast cancer outcomes, the study aims to uncover how these social factors contribute to racial disparities in cancer development. The research employs a combination of population health data and biological analysis of tumor DNA to understand these connections. Patients may be involved in providing biological samples and health information to support this important work.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black women diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, particularly those living in historically marginalized neighborhoods.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have breast cancer or those outside the demographic of Black women may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that address the root causes of breast cancer disparities, improving outcomes for affected patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that socio-structural factors significantly influence health outcomes, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights into cancer disparities.
Where this research is happening
Jackson, United States
- University of Mississippi Med Ctr — Jackson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miller-Kleinhenz, Jasmine — University of Mississippi Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Miller-Kleinhenz, Jasmine
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.