Improving cancer health equity and reducing disparities
Planning and Evaluation Core
This study is all about finding better ways to help people affected by cancer, especially those facing unfair challenges, by working together with researchers and community members to create effective strategies for improving health and reducing cancer disparities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10931752 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the planning and evaluation processes for cancer health disparities projects at Temple University Fox Chase Cancer Center and Hunter College. It aims to create a robust infrastructure that supports the monitoring and assessment of various cancer research initiatives. By collaborating with researchers and community members, the project seeks to identify effective strategies to reduce cancer disparities and promote health equity. The team will implement evaluation plans that minimize the burden on participants while ensuring comprehensive data collection.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from communities disproportionately affected by cancer and health disparities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to underserved communities or those without significant cancer health disparities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective strategies for reducing cancer health disparities, ultimately improving outcomes for underserved populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in addressing cancer health disparities through community engagement and targeted interventions, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Temple Univ of the Commonwealth — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ma, Grace X. — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Ma, Grace X.
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.