Preventing cancer and supporting survivorship for adolescents and young adults
Cancer Control Research
This program works to reduce cancer risks, improve screening, and help young people live better after cancer, especially in Los Angeles County.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11238016 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If I'm a teen or young adult in the area, this program brings together experts who study behaviors like smoking, vaping, physical activity, and screening habits and create programs to change them. They develop and test prevention and screening programs (for example skin cancer outreach and tobacco-related efforts) aimed at groups with higher risk. The team focuses on reducing disparities by tailoring approaches for different communities in Los Angeles County. They collaborate across multiple projects and researchers to bring findings into local clinics and community programs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adolescents and young adults in Los Angeles County who are at risk for cancer or are cancer survivors—especially those affected by tobacco use, obesity, low screening rates, or other behavioral risks—are the main focus.
Not a fit: People living outside the Los Angeles catchment area, those with cancers unrelated to the targeted behaviors, or those seeking direct experimental drug therapies may not benefit directly from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lower cancer risk behaviors, raise screening rates, and improve long-term health and quality of life for adolescents and young adults in the catchment area.
How similar studies have performed: Behavior-change and screening programs have shown promise in other settings, though this center's multi-level, catchment-focused approach is more comprehensive than many single-site efforts.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- University of Southern California — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cockburn, Myles G — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Cockburn, Myles G
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.