Improving cancer prevention services in underserved communities
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of Utah · NIH-11093924 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve cancer prevention services for American Indian and Latino communities in areas with ongoing poverty, by teaming up with local health organizations to create effective and culturally relevant strategies that help everyone stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | May 3, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $217,785 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA280812-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11093924 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from American Indian and Latino communities living in areas of persistent poverty.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not residing in areas characterized by persistent poverty or those not belonging to the targeted communities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cancer prevention services and outcomes in areas facing persistent poverty, particularly among American Indian and Latino populations. It involves a partnership between the Huntsman Cancer Institute and Montana State University, aiming to implement equitable strategies for cancer control. The project emphasizes community engagement and collaboration with local health organizations to ensure that interventions are effective and culturally appropriate. By fostering partnerships and utilizing a network of community-based organizations, the research seeks to address health disparities in cancer prevention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer prevention strategies and outcomes for underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-engaged approaches to cancer prevention, indicating that this method is promising.
Where this research is happening
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wetter, David W — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Wetter, David W
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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.