Investigating cancer outcomes in Latino and Asian communities living in ethnic neighborhoods
Ethnicity and Nativity in Cancer - Latino & Asian Enclaves: The ENCLAVE Study
This study looks at how living in neighborhoods with a lot of people from the same ethnic background affects cancer outcomes for Latino and Asian American communities, helping us understand things like cancer rates and survival, especially for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10817721 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research examines how living in ethnic enclaves affects cancer outcomes for Latino and Asian American populations, who are experiencing high cancer rates. By analyzing cancer registry data from five states, the study aims to understand the relationship between ethnic neighborhood residence and factors like cancer incidence, stage at diagnosis, and survival rates. The research will focus on major Latino and Asian ethnic groups and specific cancer types, including breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers. The goal is to identify how social and healthcare environments within these enclaves impact cancer experiences.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Latino and Asian American individuals diagnosed with breast, cervical, or colorectal cancers, particularly those living in ethnic enclaves.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to Latino or Asian American ethnic groups or those diagnosed with cancers outside the specified types may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer prevention and treatment strategies tailored to the unique needs of Latino and Asian American communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown mixed results regarding the impact of ethnic enclave residence on health outcomes, indicating that this area of study is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shariff-Marco, Salma — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Shariff-Marco, Salma
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.