Improving cancer care and outcomes for diverse communities in California
Official title: Outreach Core
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-10929496 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about working together with local communities in San Diego and Imperial Counties to make sure everyone, especially those who are often overlooked, gets better access to cancer screenings, treatments, and support, while also training researchers from diverse backgrounds to help make a real difference.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $218,114 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA285115-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929496 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds living in San Diego and Imperial Counties who are affected by cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in the targeted geographic areas or who are not part of the underserved populations may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing cancer disparities in San Diego and Imperial Counties, which are home to a diverse population. It aims to enhance community engagement and collaboration between researchers and local organizations to improve cancer screening, treatment, and survivorship among underserved groups. The project will involve training researchers from under-represented backgrounds and implementing evidence-based practices tailored to the community's needs. By fostering partnerships and integrating community input, the research seeks to create a more equitable healthcare environment for cancer patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer care and outcomes for underserved populations, reducing disparities in diagnosis and treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-engaged approaches to reduce health disparities, indicating that this method is promising.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nodora, Jesse — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Nodora, Jesse
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.