Reducing cancer disparities in urban communities through prevention and control strategies
Official title: NYU-CUNY Prevention Research Center - Revision - 5- 24-003
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-11046281 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people in New York City, especially those from low-income and minority backgrounds, get better access to early cancer screenings and support by working closely with local communities to find the best ways to prevent cancer.
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 | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $299,996 |
| NIH project number | 1U48DP006848-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11046281 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include low-income individuals and minoritized populations living in urban areas, particularly those from Asian American, Black, and Latine communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to the targeted low-income or minoritized groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving cancer prevention and control in New York City by addressing social determinants of health. It aims to increase early cancer screening and detection among low-income and minoritized populations through community engagement and evidence-based strategies. The project will involve collaboration with local community and clinical partners to implement and evaluate effective cancer prevention methods. By utilizing participatory approaches and culturally adapted interventions, the research seeks to enhance cancer equity in diverse urban settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in cancer disparities and improved health outcomes for underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in utilizing community-based approaches to reduce health disparities, indicating that this methodology is promising.
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.