Improving cancer health equity through planning and evaluation.
Official title: Planning and Evaluation Core
Funded at Hunter College · NIH-10931655 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving how we plan and check on projects that help reduce cancer health disparities, and it's designed for researchers and students who want to make a difference in cancer care for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hunter College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $98,405 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA221704-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931655 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from communities disproportionately affected by cancer and health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to underserved communities or those not affected by cancer health disparities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the infrastructure for planning, monitoring, and evaluating cancer health disparities projects at the Temple University Fox Chase Cancer Center and Hunter College. It aims to support collaboration among senior faculty, early-stage investigators, and trainees to design impactful research that addresses cancer health disparities. The team will develop specific evaluation plans and collect necessary data to assess the effectiveness of various initiatives while minimizing the burden on participants. By fostering community engagement and institutional changes, this project seeks to advance health equity in cancer care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for reducing cancer health disparities and enhancing access to care for underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities through community engagement and collaborative approaches, indicating that this methodology is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Hunter College
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dodd, Sarah Jane — Hunter College
- Study coordinator: Dodd, Sarah Jane
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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.