Improving breast cancer screening for women facing food insecurity
Official title: Implementation of a Community-Based Cancer Prevention Intervention with a Marginalized Population Experiencing Food Insecurity
Funded at University of California at Davis · NIH-10996784 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help older women who struggle to get enough food to also get the breast cancer screenings they need, by teaming up with local food programs to understand their challenges and make it easier for them to access these important health services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $42,058 |
| NIH project number | 1F31CA294928-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10996784 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women aged 65 and older who are experiencing food insecurity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are food secure or those under the age of 65 may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance breast cancer screening rates among women who experience food insecurity, particularly those aged 65 and older. By partnering with community programs that provide food assistance, the project seeks to identify barriers to screening and promote access to early detection services. The approach involves engaging with the community to understand their specific needs and challenges, ultimately aiming to increase adherence to recommended breast cancer screenings. The study will utilize community-engaged research methods to ensure that the intervention is tailored to the population's unique circumstances.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased breast cancer screening rates and improved health outcomes for women facing food insecurity.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-based interventions can effectively improve health outcomes in marginalized populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of California at Davis
Davis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kerber, Charlotte Lorraine — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Kerber, Charlotte Lorraine
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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.