Linguistic Support Core to Improve Cancer Care and Equity
Official title: LinguistiC Responsiveness Shared Resource Core (LCRSRC)
Funded at City College of New York · NIH-11413606 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A language-focused research core helps cancer teams design and translate surveys, materials, and programs so patients from diverse backgrounds can participate in cancer care and research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | City College of New York NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 26, 2008 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $17,258 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA132378-18 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413606 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with cancer from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds who may benefit from improved communication and support.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without language or access barriers may experience less direct impact.
What this research studies
This grant supports a multilingual, translational services core that partners with a cancer center to improve communication, outreach, and education for diverse communities. It provides guidance on creating culturally and linguistically appropriate study materials and survey tools, and helps run multilingual focus groups and discussions. The core also assists researchers in designing and analyzing qualitative data to better understand barriers and facilitators to care and participation in cancer trials and services.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds could experience clearer information, greater participation in trials, and better navigation through cancer care.
How similar studies have gone: Other language-focused translational cores have shown improvements in study materials and patient engagement in diverse populations.
Where this research is happening
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City College of New York
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Riobó, Carlos — City College of New York
- Study coordinator: Riobó, Carlos
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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.