Reducing cancer-related health disparities in South Carolina
Official title: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers: 2024 Special Interest Project Competitive Supplements (SIPS)-South Carolina Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network IV
Funded at University of South Carolina at Columbia · NIH-11047954 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve cancer care and prevention for underserved communities in South Carolina by sharing helpful health information and strategies that are based on the latest research, all while involving local people in the process.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $300,000 |
| NIH project number | 1U48DP006879-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11047954 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from disenfranchised and medically underserved populations in South Carolina.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in South Carolina or are not part of the targeted underserved populations may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing significant cancer-related health disparities in South Carolina, particularly among underserved populations. The South Carolina Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network collaborates with various partners, including health centers and community organizations, to implement evidence-based cancer prevention and control strategies. By engaging with local communities, the project aims to disseminate effective health messages and interventions that can lead to improved health outcomes. The approach emphasizes community involvement and the use of the latest scientific findings to guide efforts in reducing disparities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer prevention and control strategies that significantly reduce health disparities in South Carolina.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in similar community-engaged approaches to reducing health disparities, indicating a promising potential for this project.
Where this research is happening
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University of South Carolina at Columbia
Columbia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Adams, Swann Arp — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Adams, Swann Arp
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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.