Workshops focused on improving cancer health equity
Official title: COORDINATION FOR THE CANCER HEALTH EQUITY DESIGN LAB WORKSHOP
NIH-11219077 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing people together in workshops to come up with ideas for making cancer care fairer and more accessible for everyone, so patients can get better treatment and outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Project start | September 17, 2024 |
| Project end | March 16, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $59,313 |
| NIH project number | 75N91022D00010-0-759102400002-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11219077 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation would include individuals from diverse backgrounds who are affected by cancer and are interested in health equity issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by cancer or do not have an interest in health equity may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research involves organizing a series of workshops aimed at addressing cancer health equity. The first part will consist of virtual sessions scheduled for Winter 2024, followed by an in-person meeting in Spring 2025 at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). These workshops will bring together various stakeholders to discuss and design strategies for improving access to cancer care and reducing disparities in treatment outcomes. Patients may benefit from the insights and solutions generated during these collaborative sessions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for reducing disparities in cancer care and enhancing access to treatment for underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: Similar workshops and collaborative efforts have shown promise in addressing health disparities, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Washington, United States
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Klein, Amanda
- Study coordinator: Klein, Amanda
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.