Improving cancer control through community engagement and collaboration
Official title: Admin-Core
Funded at Harvard School of Public Health · NIH-10929695 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | August 16, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $565,721 |
| NIH project number | 1U19CA291431-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929695 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are individuals from communities disproportionately affected by cancer and health inequities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to communities facing significant cancer disparities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
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.
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 gone: Previous research has shown that community-engaged approaches can significantly improve health outcomes and equity in cancer control.
Where this research is happening
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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.
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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.