South Carolina cancer prevention and control network
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-11186963 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project brings proven cancer prevention programs, screening, and education to underserved people across South Carolina to help reduce cancer disparities.
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 | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $300,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U48DP006879-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11186963 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are South Carolina residents in medically underserved or disenfranchised communities who could benefit from cancer screening, prevention services, or community-based outreach.
✕Less likely to help
People who live outside South Carolina or who already receive comprehensive cancer prevention and screening through other programs may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This effort partners with local clinics, community groups, and faith-based organizations to deliver evidence-based cancer prevention messages and services where people live. The team uses dissemination and implementation science to adapt programs so they fit local needs and can be used in real-world settings. Work focuses on both urban and rural areas and strengthens links between clinical care and community supports. If you live in a participating community you might be invited to outreach events, screening opportunities, education sessions, or asked to give feedback to improve services.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could increase access to screening, early detection, and prevention services for underserved South Carolinians.
How similar studies have gone: Similar community-engaged dissemination and implementation programs have improved screening and prevention uptake in other regions, and this builds on those proven approaches.
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.