Outreach and Education to Improve Cancer Screening in PR and FL communities
Official title: Outreach Core
Funded at Ponce School of Medicine · NIH-11418535 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-focused Outreach Core helps people in Puerto Rico and Florida learn about cancer screening and get involved in cancer research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ponce School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ponce, United States) |
| Project start | September 25, 2012 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $118,391 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA163071-14 |
| Project ID | NIH-11418535 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals in the MCC catchment areas in Florida and the PHSU catchment areas in Puerto Rico who are interested in education about cancer screening and contributing to research.
✕Less likely to help
People not seeking cancer education or who are not in the target communities may not experience direct benefit.
What this research studies
This program works with local communities to deliver education about cancer and screenings using proven approaches. It partners with researchers and community members to share information, recruit participants, and use feedback from the Community Advisory Panel to shape activities. The effort aims to increase awareness, engagement, and participation in research related to cancer prevention and early detection. Activities are designed to reflect the priorities and interests of the communities served by MCC in Florida and PHSU in Puerto Rico.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more people will understand cancer screening options and feel connected to research that could improve early detection and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous community outreach programs have shown improvements in screening awareness and participation when paired with community input and education.
Where this research is happening
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Ponce School of Medicine
Ponce, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jimenez Chavez, Julio Cesar — Ponce School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Jimenez Chavez, Julio Cesar
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.