Markey Cancer Center program to prevent cancer and support survivors in Kentucky
Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program
The program tries out community-focused ways to prevent cancer, increase screening, reduce tobacco and environmental risks, and improve quality of life for people in Kentucky, especially in rural and Appalachian areas.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11146686 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would be reached through local clinics, community groups, and public health programs across Kentucky to take part in efforts that look at cancer risks and try new prevention approaches. Projects include programs to help people stop using tobacco and use lung cancer screening, trials to reduce harmful environmental exposures, and interventions to improve quality of life for rural cancer survivors. The team works with community partners to adapt and deliver interventions and measures how well they work in real-world settings. Findings are used to guide public health policy and spread successful programs to more communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People living in Kentucky—particularly those in rural and Appalachian areas, current or former tobacco users, individuals at risk for hepatitis C, and cancer survivors—are the main candidates for related projects.
Not a fit: People who live outside the study region or whose health needs are unrelated to the program's prevention, screening, or survivorship efforts are unlikely to benefit directly from these projects.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lower cancer rates and deaths in Kentucky and improve survivors' health and well-being by bringing effective prevention, screening, and support into communities.
How similar studies have performed: Community-engaged prevention and screening programs have previously increased screening rates and reduced tobacco use in many settings, though some interventions are still being tested for effectiveness in rural and Appalachian communities.
Where this research is happening
Lexington, United States
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kuhs, Krystle a. — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Kuhs, Krystle a.
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.