Award
National Cancer Institute PA-20-203
Evaluating, Preparing, and Responding to Care Disruptions and Health Outcomes Among Patients with Breast Cancer Following Severe Storms
Recipient
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Award Amount
$249,218.00
Ceiling
$249,218.00
Awarded
April 28, 2026
Identifier
PA-20-203
The award supports research to assess and mitigate the impact of severe storms on breast cancer care and health outcomes, focusing on treatment disruptions and vulnerable populations, with the goal of improving resilience and health services post-storm.
Description
This project aims to evaluate the impact of severe storms on breast cancer care and outcomes, identify vulnerable populations and mediators, and develop targeted intervention strategies. It involves linking storm data with breast cancer databases, conducting stakeholder interviews, and community engagement to prioritize mitigation strategies. The research will contribute to health services science, disaster preparedness, and environmental health, supporting the career development of the principal investigator as a physician scientist.