Improving cancer control through community engagement and collaboration
Admin-Core
This study is all about bringing together schools and local groups to work on better ways to prevent and control cancer, especially for communities facing health challenges, so everyone can have a fair chance at staying healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard School of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10929695 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cancer control efforts by fostering partnerships between academic institutions and community organizations. It aims to provide leadership and governance to ensure that cancer control initiatives are inclusive and effectively address social determinants of health (SDOH). The project will coordinate collaborative activities, support capacity-building efforts, and continuously evaluate the impact of these initiatives on community health. By engaging communities directly affected by health inequities, the research seeks to create sustainable solutions for cancer prevention and control.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are individuals from communities disproportionately affected by cancer and health inequities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to communities facing significant cancer disparities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective cancer control strategies that are tailored to the needs of diverse communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-engaged approaches can significantly improve health outcomes and equity in cancer control.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Harvard School of Public Health — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Emmons, Karen M. — Harvard School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Emmons, Karen M.
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.