Improving community engagement in cancer research
Official title: Outreach
Funded at University of California Riverside · NIH-10933483 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing together cancer researchers and the communities impacted by cancer to make sure that the latest scientific discoveries really help patients like you, by involving community members in the research process to address their needs and concerns.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Riverside NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Riverside, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $179,199 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA285114-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10933483 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from communities disproportionately affected by cancer who are interested in participating in initiatives that aim to improve health outcomes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the targeted communities or those who do not have an interest in community engagement may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the connection between cancer research and the communities affected by it. By utilizing a collaborative approach, the project aims to translate scientific findings into practical applications that can benefit patients directly. The methodology involves engaging community members in the research process to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed, thereby optimizing the impact of cancer research on public health. This bidirectional approach seeks to bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and community health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective cancer prevention and treatment strategies tailored to the needs of underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-engaged approaches to cancer research, indicating that this method can effectively improve health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Riverside
Riverside, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lo, David D — University of California Riverside
- Study coordinator: Lo, David D
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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.