Improving cancer health equity for Hispanic communities
Official title: Center for the Promotion of Cancer Health Equity (CePCHE)
Funded at University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences · NIH-10931321 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Hispanic communities in Puerto Rico and the U.S. get better cancer care and outcomes by training new researchers and using proven strategies to tackle health disparities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Juan, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,079,818 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM148324-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931321 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic individuals living in Puerto Rico or the mainland U.S. who are affected by cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Hispanic or who are not affected by cancer may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing significant cancer health disparities faced by Hispanic populations in Puerto Rico and the mainland U.S. The project aims to enhance cancer health equity through a comprehensive approach that includes basic, translational, and clinical research. It will build research capacity at the University of Puerto Rico and foster the development of young Hispanic cancer researchers. Additionally, the initiative will implement evidence-based health equity strategies to improve cancer outcomes in these communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer care and outcomes for Hispanic patients by addressing health disparities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities in cancer care among minority populations, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
San Juan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baerga-Ortiz, Abel J — University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
- Study coordinator: Baerga-Ortiz, Abel J
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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.