Training students and teachers to address cancer health inequities
Training in Health Equity, Highlighting Environmental Inequities, & Growing neighborHood Teachers and Students (YES in THE HEIGHTS)
This program is all about helping students and teachers in the community learn how social and environmental factors can affect cancer risk, so they can work together to reduce cancer's impact and create a new group of diverse researchers focused on health equity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10884327 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program focuses on reducing cancer burden and health inequities by training and mentoring students and teachers in the community. It emphasizes understanding the social determinants of health and environmental exposures that contribute to cancer risk. Participants will engage in community-relevant health education and fieldwork, fostering a new generation of diverse cancer researchers. The program aims to implement multiple levels of interventions to address these issues effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are students and teachers from communities disproportionately affected by cancer and environmental inequities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of the targeted communities or who do not have an interest in educational programs related to health equity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse workforce in cancer research and improved health outcomes in communities affected by cancer health inequities.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown promise in enhancing community engagement and addressing health disparities, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcdonald, Jasmine Alise — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Mcdonald, Jasmine Alise
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.