Improving Cancer Care for Indigenous Communities
Advancing Indigenous Cancer Health Equity through a Community-Centered Framework
This project aims to work with American Indian and Alaskan Native communities to understand and improve cancer care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11189775 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many American Indian and Alaskan Native communities face significant challenges in cancer care, leading to poorer health outcomes. This project partners directly with these communities to understand the unique factors contributing to these disparities. We will work together to create better ways for medical research to involve and benefit Native communities. The goal is to ensure that future cancer discoveries and treatments are fair and effective for everyone.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project is relevant for American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals and communities who are interested in improving cancer health equity and participating in community-based research efforts.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of American Indian or Alaskan Native communities may not directly benefit from this specific community-centered approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more equitable and effective cancer care for American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals by ensuring their voices and needs are central to health research.
How similar studies have performed: Community-based participatory approaches have shown success in other health areas by building trust and ensuring research is relevant to community needs.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- University of California at Davis — Davis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Halmai, Nicole Britney — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Halmai, Nicole Britney
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.