Pacific Island Partnership for Cancer Health for Everyone (PIPCHE)
Funded at University of Guam · NIH-11211136 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A long-running partnership is working to reduce cancer in Pacific Islander communities by building local research and care capacity and improving access to prevention and treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Guam NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Mangilao, United States) |
| Project start | September 28, 2009 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,073,479 |
| NIH project number | 2U54CA143728-16 |
| Project ID | NIH-11211136 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals of Pacific Islander ancestry and communities within Hawai‘i, Guam, and U.S.-affiliated Pacific Islands who are affected by cancer or at risk for cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Some community members may not directly benefit if they are not engaged in the targeted programs or if outcomes take longer to realize.
What this research studies
This program builds cancer health capacity across Hawai‘i, Guam, and other Pacific Islands so people in these communities can benefit from better prevention, clinical care, and research opportunities. It supports a diverse mix of clinical, basic, and population health studies and works with local organizations to engage Pacific Island populations. Over its 22-year history, it aims to shorten gaps in cancer outcomes and improve access to care by strengthening leadership and infrastructure. The effort involves collaboration between the University of Guam and the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center and is housed under a national partnership framework.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better cancer prevention, earlier detection, and more effective treatment options for Pacific Islander communities.
How similar studies have gone: This is a long-running, multi-institution collaboration with a track record of advancing cancer health in Pacific Island populations, though specific outcomes will vary by project.
Where this research is happening
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University of Guam
Mangilao, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Leon Guerrero, Rachael T — University of Guam
- Study coordinator: Leon Guerrero, Rachael T
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.