Improving cancer care access through community engagement
Community Responsive Research Program
This study is all about working with community members to understand how social factors impact cancer outcomes and to create solutions that help everyone get better access to care, making sure that the voices of those affected by cancer are heard throughout the process.
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 ID | NIH-10929640 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research program focuses on enhancing cancer control equity by involving community members in the research process. It aims to understand how social factors affect cancer outcomes and to develop interventions that are responsive to community needs. By collaborating with both university and community partners, the program seeks to identify priorities and conduct research that directly addresses the barriers to healthcare access. Community input is integral to all phases of the research, ensuring that the findings are relevant and beneficial to those affected by cancer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from communities disproportionately affected by cancer and health inequities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to the targeted communities or who are not affected by cancer may not receive benefits from this research.
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 performed: Previous research has shown success in community-engaged approaches to health equity, indicating that this method is promising for addressing cancer care disparities.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: James, Aimee S — Washington University
- Study coordinator: James, Aimee S
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 below.