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Community Outreach, Research, and Engagement Branch (CORE)

Priorities

  • Increase the participation and representation of diverse populations, particularly underrepresented and underserved groups, in precision oncology (e.g., clinical trials, research studies, biospecimen studies).
  • Enhance culturally and linguistically appropriate community engagement and education efforts to improve cancer prevention, early detection and diagnosis, and survivorship in diverse communities, including underrepresented and medically underserved groups.
  • Promote culturally competent training in areas such as cancer and cancer health disparities (CHD) research, social sciences, behavioral research, clinical practice, and allied health professions.
  • Advance the translation of cancer -omics and precision medicine to reduce disparities and improve health outcomes for diverse groups.
  • Multidisciplinary team science (e.g., genetic risk assessments and genetic counseling).

Programs

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