Nebraska community outreach for cancer education and access
Community Outreach and Engagement
['FUNDING_P30'] · UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-11169024
This program connects Nebraska communities—especially older adults and African American residents—to cancer education, screening, and research opportunities.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_P30'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (OMAHA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11169024 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
If you live in Nebraska, this program reaches out to your community to share cancer prevention and screening information and to link people with care and research options. It partners with local clinics, community groups, and leaders across urban, rural, and frontier counties to learn local needs and design helpful activities. The team gathers feedback and local data to track needs over time and improve services. Through these partnerships it aims to create clear pathways for people to get screening, support, and access to research when appropriate.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are Nebraska residents—including older adults (65+) and members of African American and rural/frontier communities—who want help with cancer screening, prevention information, or connections to services and research.
Not a fit: People who live outside Nebraska or who need immediate clinical treatment rather than outreach or connections may not receive direct benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could increase cancer screening and awareness, reduce disparities, and make it easier for Nebraskans to access care and clinical opportunities.
How similar studies have performed: Other community outreach programs have helped raise screening rates and awareness in various regions, though outcomes depend on local resources and sustained engagement.
Where this research is happening
OMAHA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER — OMAHA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WATANABE-GALLOWAY, SHINOBU — UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: WATANABE-GALLOWAY, SHINOBU
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.