Community-engaged research
Addressing cancer disparities through research, outreach, engagement, education and training.
Addressing cancer disparities and minority health
Massey's cancer disparities research is focused on understanding and reducing differences in cancer outcomes. Massey has launched a center-wide initiative, Cancer Disparities and Minority Health Research Initiative, to facilitate transdisciplinary research collaborations, with the ultimate goal of improving cancer outcomes for individuals in our community.
Office of Health Equity and Disparities Research
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About us
Find out more about our cancer disparities research and Massey's minority health commitment.
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Resources in your community
Learn about the resources available in your community through Massey's partnerships with various community organizations.
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Faculty and staff
Meet the team working to reduce cancer disparities in our communities.
Massey Cancer Center Community Grant Program
See how we're helping community partners expand programs focused on the promotion of health, health equity, person-centered care across the cancer continuum (from prevention through survivorship) and reducing suffering from cancer.
Catchment Area Data Access and Alignment
Learn more about how we're leveraging biostatistics, epidemiology and clinical bioinformatics to improve cancer outcomes.
Collaborate with Massey
Learn about how Massey is addressing cancer disparities in the communities we serve and how community members can collaborate with us.
Upcoming events
Find out more about upcoming events in our communities.
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