Award
NIH Reporter #11320799
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
11320799
Research project funded by the National Cancer Institute to study the impact of severe storms on breast cancer care and outcomes, aiming to develop strategies to mitigate care disruptions and improve health outcomes.
Description
This project focuses on understanding how severe storms affect breast cancer care and outcomes, identifying vulnerable populations, and developing strategies to mitigate care disruptions. It employs mixed methods, linking storm data with breast cancer databases, and engaging stakeholders through interviews and community input to prioritize interventions to improve health services post-storm.