VA-ACCERT Center: Transforming Cancer Control in Virginia's public housing communities
Official title: The Virginia Advancing Cancer Control Engaged Research through Transformative Solutions Center
Funded at Virginia Commonwealth University · NIH-11603149 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A team at Virginia universities partners with public housing programs to spread proven ways to prevent cancer and improve cancer health in low-income communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Virginia Commonwealth University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Richmond, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $68,917 |
| NIH project number | 5U19CA291433-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11603149 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Residents of Virginia public housing communities and other adults at risk for cancer who are willing to participate in community-based research activities.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not engaged in the targeted housing communities or not participating in the community advisory or intervention activities may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This center brings researchers and community members together to adapt and deliver evidence-based cancer prevention and health promotion services in income-based housing. It uses theories of social dynamics and behavior change to guide multi-level strategies and ensure interventions fit the community context. Participants may engage as advisory board members, co-leads, patient peer health advisors, or research project contributors to help tailor and implement programs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could reduce cancer disparities by improving access to prevention services and promoting healthier behaviors in public housing communities.
How similar studies have gone: Prior community-based dissemination efforts have shown promise in improving uptake of prevention services in real-world settings.
Where this research is happening
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pudney, Ellen Victoria — Virginia Commonwealth University
- Study coordinator: Pudney, Ellen Victoria
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.