Improving community trust and access to cancer care in Baltimore
Official title: Outreach Core
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11012043 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about building trust in cancer research and healthcare by teaming up with local communities, especially giving high school students a chance to learn about cancer care during summer research programs, so everyone can have better access to important information and resources.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $91,800 |
| NIH project number | 1U54CA295336-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11012043 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds living in the Baltimore area who are affected by cancer disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in the Baltimore area or who are not impacted by cancer disparities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing community trust in cancer research and healthcare systems by fostering collaborations between academic institutions and local communities. It aims to provide high school students with summer research experiences and increase access to vital information and resources related to cancer care. By engaging with community partners in the DC-Baltimore area, the project seeks to develop a framework that addresses cancer disparities and promotes equitable healthcare outcomes. The initiative will also involve community input in the research process to ensure that local priorities are considered.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce cancer disparities and improve access to quality cancer care for underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community engagement approaches to reduce health disparities, indicating that this method is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thorpe, Roland J. — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Thorpe, Roland J.
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.