Outreach and Community Engagement Core for Cancer Research
Official title: Outreach Core
Funded at New Mexico State University Las Cruces · NIH-11406278 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program that partners with communities in rural New Mexico and Washington to share cancer information, build local research capacity, and support data-driven actions to improve health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New Mexico State University Las Cruces NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Las Cruces, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2007 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $133,959 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA132383-19 |
| Project ID | NIH-11406278 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Residents of rural areas in NM and WA who may benefit from improved cancer education and screening efforts.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals outside the targeted rural regions or those not engaged in community-based outreach may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds a core that works directly with communities to translate cancer knowledge into practice, using community engagement and action boards to shape education and screening efforts. It emphasizes developing sustainable partnerships and capacity in research methods to empower local communities. The goal is to increase health knowledge and bridge gaps between science and everyday health decisions in underserved areas.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, communities will have better access to cancer information, screening opportunities, and locally informed health strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous iterations showed strengthened community partnerships and improved capacity for community-focused cancer education and screening.
Where this research is happening
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New Mexico State University Las Cruces
Las Cruces, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stimatze, Tamara — New Mexico State University Las Cruces
- Study coordinator: Stimatze, Tamara
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.