Award
National Cancer Institute 2P30CA082709-25
Community Outreach and Engagement
Recipient
Indiana University Indianapolis
Award Amount
$356,314.00
Ceiling
$356,314.00
Awarded
September 09, 2024
Identifier
2P30CA082709-25
Award for community outreach and engagement in cancer research focusing on underserved populations in Indiana, led by Dr. Victoria Champion and funded by the National Cancer Institute.
Description
The project focuses on community outreach and engagement related to cancer research, with emphasis on underserved populations in Indiana. The project includes activities in tobacco control, prevention, screening, survivorship, and recruitment. It aims to reduce cancer burden through community-based activities, policy advocacy, and research support. The project is led by Dr. Victoria Champion and funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of NIH. It involves collaboration with community advisory boards, health equity committees, and research advisory committees, and has successfully impacted smoking rates and vaccination rates in Indiana.