Health Promotion and Cancer Prevention Network in South Carolina
Official title: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers: 2024 Special Interest Project Competitive Supplements (SIPS)-South Carolina Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network IV
Funded at University of South Carolina at Columbia · NIH-11503925 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national cancer prevention network in South Carolina is testing ways to spread proven cancer prevention and control messages and practices to underserved communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $350,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U48DP006879-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11503925 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals from underserved or medically underserved areas in South Carolina who are at risk for cancer or are engaged with community health centers and clinics.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not connected to the targeted communities or not affected by cancer prevention disparities may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a network that partners with health centers, community groups, and clinical sites to speed up the use of proven cancer prevention strategies in communities that need them most. It focuses on getting evidence-based messages and interventions into real-world settings through dissemination and implementation science. The work emphasizes collaboration with local partners and stakeholders to ensure programs fit the community context and improve health outcomes related to cancer disparities. The project builds on established relationships and uses current D&I science to guide how best to reach disenfranchised populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in underserved communities could see more effective cancer prevention efforts and reduced disparities.
How similar studies have gone: Prior D&I work has shown that adapting and disseminating evidence-based cancer prevention messages can improve reach and impact in diverse communities.
Where this research is happening
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University of South Carolina at Columbia
Columbia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Adams, Swann Arp — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Adams, Swann Arp
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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.