Reducing cancer risk and improving care in the Bronx
Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Program
This program studies why breast, lung, prostate, and cervical cancers happen in the Bronx and develops ways to prevent them, boost screening, and improve care for people there.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11127554 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Researchers follow people in the Bronx to learn how behavior, environment, and biology affect cancer risk and outcomes. They collect information from surveys, medical records, and biological samples and link findings across clinical, community, and laboratory settings. The team designs and tests outreach, screening, prevention, and supportive-care programs aimed at high-risk groups. Work focuses on turning lab discoveries into practical community programs to reduce cancer burden locally.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are adults living in the Bronx catchment area, especially those at higher risk for breast, lung, prostate, or cervical cancer or those willing to join prevention and screening efforts.
Not a fit: People with cancers not targeted by the program or those living well outside the Bronx catchment area may not see direct benefits from this program's activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lower cancer rates and improve early detection and treatment outcomes for people in the Bronx and similar underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Community-focused prevention and screening programs have previously improved screening rates and early detection in underserved areas, though translating molecular discoveries into new treatments usually takes longer.
Where this research is happening
Bronx, United States
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Bronx, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hosgood, H Dean — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Hosgood, H Dean
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.