Improving access to cancer care through community engagement and innovative solutions
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Washington University · NIH-10929637 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure everyone has a fair chance at good cancer care by working closely with the community and finding new ways to tackle the issues that affect health outcomes, so we can improve access to treatment and support for all patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | August 9, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $684,249 |
| NIH project number | 1U19CA291430-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929637 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from communities disproportionately affected by cancer and facing barriers to accessing care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are already receiving adequate cancer care and do not face barriers related to access may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cancer control equity by establishing a structured administrative core at Washington University. It aims to engage with the community and leverage innovative strategies to address social determinants of health that affect cancer outcomes. The project will coordinate various operational and scientific activities, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among researchers and community partners. By fostering a transdisciplinary approach, the initiative seeks to stimulate research that directly impacts cancer care accessibility and effectiveness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to cancer care and better health outcomes for underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-engaged approaches to improve cancer care access, indicating that this initiative builds on established strategies.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Drake, Bettina F. — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Drake, Bettina F.
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.