Improving cancer care access in low-income areas of Alabama
Official title: Development Core-003
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-11082257 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make cancer care easier to access and fairer for people living in low-income areas of Alabama by trying out different ways to help with prevention, treatment, and recovery, all while listening to the community's needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | June 15, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $340,622 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA280770-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11082257 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in persistent poverty areas of Alabama who are at risk for or affected by cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of persistent poverty areas or those not affected by cancer may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing access to cancer care and reducing disparities in cancer outcomes for communities in persistent poverty areas of Alabama. It aims to implement and evaluate various interventions that address barriers to cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship. By collaborating with community advisory boards and leveraging existing research frameworks, the project will identify and prioritize pilot projects that are relevant to the needs of these communities. The goal is to create a sustainable research program that improves cancer control across the entire continuum of care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve cancer outcomes and reduce health disparities for patients in underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing community-based interventions to improve cancer care access in similar underserved populations.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pisu, Maria — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Pisu, Maria
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.