Improving cancer care for underserved populations in Chicago
Official title: Stroger Hospital of Cook County (SHCC) MU-NCORP
Funded at Cook County Health and Hospital System · NIH-11270438 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving cancer care for African Americans and other underserved communities by making sure they have access to the latest treatments and support right in their neighborhoods, helping them live healthier lives and fight cancer more effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cook County Health and Hospital System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2025 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $347,857 |
| NIH project number | 7UG1CA190000-12 |
| Project ID | NIH-11270438 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are individuals from minority and underserved communities, particularly those diagnosed with various types of cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to minority or underserved populations may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cancer care and clinical research for minority and underserved populations, particularly African Americans, at the John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County. The project aims to strengthen coordinated care through participation in National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) programs, facilitating access to state-of-the-art oncology care and technology within local communities. It emphasizes prevention, control, and survivorship strategies to reduce cancer incidence and improve outcomes. The research will also promote multidisciplinary cancer care and integrated research efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve cancer care and outcomes for minority populations in Chicago.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving cancer care delivery and outcomes through targeted interventions in underserved populations.
Where this research is happening
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Cook County Health and Hospital System
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tamkus, Deimante — Cook County Health and Hospital System
- Study coordinator: Tamkus, Deimante
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
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Stroger Hospital NCORP: Cancer care and research network in Chicago
A local cancer center in Chicago partners with national networks to bring better cancer care, prevention, and trials to patients, especially in African American communities.
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Stroger Hospital Cancer Care and Clinical Trials Program
This program brings NCI-approved cancer clinical trials, prevention, and survivorship services to patients served by Cook County Health in Chicago, with a focus on urban and African American communities.
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.