Investigating the effects of climate change on cancer care in the Caribbean.
Official title: The Caribbean Climate Change Adaptation, Cancer, and Health Disparities Research Center
Funded at Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr · NIH-10980703 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how climate change affects cancer care in the Caribbean, especially in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, and aims to find ways to help people, especially those in underserved communities, get better access to cancer prevention and treatment during extreme weather events.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Juan, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,147,169 |
| NIH project number | 1P20CA294096-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10980703 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children and young adults under 21 living in the Caribbean region who are at risk for or affected by cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the Caribbean region or those not affected by cancer or its risk factors may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on how climate change impacts cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in the Caribbean, particularly in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. It aims to understand the disruptions caused by extreme weather events on healthcare infrastructure and cancer control programs. By collaborating with local universities and organizations, the project seeks to assess the challenges faced by underserved populations in accessing cancer care and to develop strategies to improve resilience against climate-related health threats.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance cancer care and prevention strategies for vulnerable populations in the Caribbean affected by climate change.
How similar studies have gone: While the intersection of climate change and cancer care is a relatively novel area of research, there have been successful initiatives addressing health disparities in other regions affected by environmental changes.
Where this research is happening
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Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr
San Juan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ortiz, Ana Patricia — Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr
- Study coordinator: Ortiz, Ana Patricia
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.