Improving cancer awareness and recruitment in minority communities
Official title: Core 2: Outreach & Recruitment Core
Funded at University of Hawaii at Manoa · NIH-10931608 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about connecting with minority communities in Hawai`i and the Pacific Islands to talk about breast, liver, and lung cancers, and to hear their thoughts and needs so we can work together to fight cancer disparities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Hawaii at Manoa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Honolulu, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $288,400 |
| NIH project number | 5P20CA275734-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931608 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders who are at higher risk for certain cancers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to the targeted minority populations or those who are not at risk for the specified cancers may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing outreach and recruitment efforts to engage minority populations in Hawai`i and the US-Affiliated Pacific Islands regarding cancer disparities. The team will conduct community outreach activities to raise awareness about breast, liver, and lung cancers, while also gathering input from these communities to inform research efforts. By establishing a Community Advisory Board, the project aims to foster collaboration between healthcare providers and local populations, ensuring that the needs and concerns of high-risk groups are addressed. The approach emphasizes the importance of community involvement in understanding and tackling cancer disparities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer awareness and increased participation in clinical trials among minority populations, ultimately enhancing health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community engagement strategies to address health disparities, indicating that this approach is both promising and tested.
Where this research is happening
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cassel, Kevin Darryl — University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Study coordinator: Cassel, Kevin Darryl
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.