NYC cancer prevention network to close gaps in care for urban communities
Official title: NYU-CUNY Prevention Research Center - Revision - 5- 24-003
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-11503922 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant supports a cancer prevention network in NYC that helps communities with higher cancer burdens get better prevention, screening, and equity through local partners and clinical settings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $349,993 |
| NIH project number | 5U48DP006848-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11503922 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are residents of NYC who belong to Asian American, Black, Latine, immigrant, or other underserved communities and are eligible for cancer screening or prevention programs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not engaged in cancer prevention or who lack access to participating clinics may derive little direct benefit.
What this research studies
This program partners with community groups and hospitals in New York City to use community-informed strategies to reduce cancer disparities. It focuses on making cancer prevention and early detection easier for low-income and minoritized urban residents, using data that reflects real-world conditions. The work includes training, technical assistance, and sharing proven cancer prevention practices across clinics and communities over five years.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the initiative could improve cancer screening rates and reduce preventable cancer disparities among urban, diverse populations.
How similar studies have gone: Prior CPCRN-style collaborations have demonstrated improved reach and implementation of cancer prevention strategies in diverse communities.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Trinh-Shevrin, Chau — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Trinh-Shevrin, Chau
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.