Improving cancer health equity in underserved communities
Administrative Core
This study is working to improve cancer care and prevention for underserved communities, like Black, Asian Pacific, and Hispanic people, by partnering with local organizations and providing education, so everyone has a better chance at fighting cancer.
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-10931735 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the infrastructure for cancer health disparities by providing leadership and oversight to various cancer research projects. It aims to integrate community outreach and education to better serve underserved populations, particularly Black/African American, Asian Pacific American, and Hispanic American/Latinx communities. The project involves collaboration with community organizations and aims to improve cancer prevention activities and health outcomes. By mentoring trainees and supporting diverse research initiatives, the project seeks to address and reduce cancer disparities in the Philadelphia, NJ, and NYC region.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals from underserved Black/African American, Asian Pacific American, and Hispanic American/Latinx communities who are at risk for or affected by cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to the targeted underserved communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer prevention and treatment strategies for underserved communities, ultimately reducing health disparities.
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.