Award
National Cancer Institute 1R01CA315494-01
CLEAR-Lung: Community-Level Effectiveness to Advance Reach in Lung Cancer Screening
Recipient
Hackensack University Medical Center
Award Amount
$769,923.00
Ceiling
$769,923.00
Awarded
July 17, 2026
Identifier
1R01CA315494-01
A research project funded by the National Cancer Institute to test a community-delivered intervention to increase lung cancer screening among Black adults in New York and New Jersey, addressing barriers like stigma and mistrust through culturally grounded strategies.
Description
This project aims to improve lung cancer screening rates among Black Americans through culturally tailored, community-based interventions, leveraging peer support and narrative education to address barriers such as stigma and mistrust.