Improving cancer care and research in the Caribbean region.
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr · NIH-10980704 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing together important health organizations in the Caribbean to work on better ways to prevent and treat cancer, especially as climate change affects health, so that patients in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands can get better care and more resources.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Juan, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $415,370 |
| NIH project number | 1P20CA294096-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10980704 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals living in Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Islands who are affected by cancer or health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of the Caribbean region or those not affected by cancer or related health disparities may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing collaboration among key institutions in the Caribbean to address cancer control and health disparities influenced by climate change. It aims to build infrastructure and capacity for research and community engagement in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. By coordinating efforts among various cancer centers and organizations, the initiative seeks to implement effective cancer control strategies and improve patient care. Patients may benefit from increased access to resources and improved cancer care practices as a result of this collaborative effort.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer care and resources for patients in the Caribbean region.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have shown success in improving cancer care through collaborative efforts, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr
San Juan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ortiz, Ana Patricia — Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr
- Study coordinator: Ortiz, Ana Patricia
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.