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1.		2018 Community Outreach and Health Disparities 5P30DK092986-09 Application ID: 9562073 Budget Period: 08/01/2018 - 07/31/2019 Project Period: - Award Notice Date: 09/11/2018 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES AND DIGESTIVE AND KIDNEY DISEASES Awardee Organization: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Total Cost: Spending Categories: The goal of the Community Outreach and Health Disparities Core (COHDC) is to encourage and facilitate effective diabetes translation research among investigators who seek to decrease risks for diabetes and its sequela among vulnerable minority populations, especially African Americans. Through our work, we expect to increase collaboration, perform quality intervention research, and increase the rate of positive behavior change among patients and at-risk persons. We will work with investigators that have funded research projects and support those that are seeking funding for projects in development. African Americans carry a disproportionate diabetes burden and are usually hard-to-reach and/or engage in research focused on evidence-based methods to reduce this burden. Hence, community-engaged research strategies must be used to encourage and facilitate reach and engagement, through implementation of infrastructural, organizational, and behavioral models, and evaluation of effectiveness through use of appropriate and sensitive measurement tools. Besides the diabetes statistics, our work is driven by the obesity epidemic, a risk factor for diabetes, because it is so pervasive in our region (Southeastern United States). Planning and conducting translational research requires many different skills, and very often investigators do not have all the skills needed. The COHDC brings together an experienced, multi-disciplinary team that can support translational research with minority and underserved population.
2.		2017 Community Outreach and Health Disparities 5P30DK092986-08 Application ID: 9354446 Budget Period: 07/31/2017 - 07/30/2018 Project Period: - Award Notice Date: 09/08/2017 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES AND DIGESTIVE AND KIDNEY DISEASES Awardee Organization: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Total Cost: Spending Categories: The goal of the Community Outreach and Health Disparities Core (COHDC) is to encourage and facilitate effective diabetes translation research among investigators who seek to decrease risks for diabetes and its sequela among vulnerable minority populations, especially African Americans. Through our work, we expect to increase collaboration, perform quality intervention research, and increase the rate of positive behavior change among patients and at-risk persons. We will work with investigators that have funded research projects and support those that are seeking funding for projects in development. African Americans carry a disproportionate diabetes burden and are usually hard-to-reach and/or engage in research focused on evidence-based methods to reduce this burden. Hence, community-engaged research strategies must be used to encourage and facilitate reach and engagement, through implementation of infrastructural, organizational, and behavioral models, and evaluation of effectiveness through use of appropriate and sensitive measurement tools. Besides the diabetes statistics, our work is driven by the obesity epidemic, a risk factor for diabetes, because it is so pervasive in our region (Southeastern United States). Planning and conducting translational research requires many different skills, and very often investigators do not have all the skills needed. The COHDC brings together an experienced, multi-disciplinary team that can support translational research with minority and underserved population.
3.		2016 Community Outreach and Health Disparities 2P30DK092986-07 Application ID: 9186929 Budget Period: 09/20/2016 - 07/31/2017 Project Period: - 07/31/2021 Award Notice Date: 09/19/2016 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES AND DIGESTIVE AND KIDNEY DISEASES Awardee Organization: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Total Cost: Spending Categories: The goal of the Community Outreach and Health Disparities Core (COHDC) is to encourage and facilitate effective diabetes translation research among investigators who seek to decrease risks for diabetes and its sequela among vulnerable minority populations, especially African Americans. Through our work, we expect to increase collaboration, perform quality intervention research, and increase the rate of positive behavior change among patients and at-risk persons. We will work with investigators that have funded research projects and support those that are seeking funding for projects in development. African Americans carry a disproportionate diabetes burden and are usually hard-to-reach and/or engage in research focused on evidence-based methods to reduce this burden. Hence, community-engaged research strategies must be used to encourage and facilitate reach and engagement, through implementation of infrastructural, organizational, and behavioral models, and evaluation of effectiveness through use of appropriate and sensitive measurement tools. Besides the diabetes statistics, our work is driven by the obesity epidemic, a risk factor for diabetes, because it is so pervasive in our region (Southeastern United States). Planning and conducting translational research requires many different skills, and very often investigators do not have all the skills needed. The COHDC brings together an experienced, multi-disciplinary team that can support translational research with minority and underserved population.
4.		2015 Meharry Medical College-CHC Community Networks Program Center 3U54CA153708-05S1 Application ID: 9117786 Budget Period: 09/01/2015 - 08/31/2016 Project Period: 09/15/2010 - 08/31/2016 Award Notice Date: 08/14/2015 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - INTERNAL MEDICINE/MEDICINE Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: $373,140 Spending Categories: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The Community Networks Program is designed to address the cancer burden in racial/ethnic minorities by engaging community members through Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR). The Meharry Community Health Centers (CHC)-Community Networks Program (CNP) Center will adhere to CBPR methodologies to reach the target populations of African Americans being served by partnering CHCs in Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville. Meharry and partnering CHCs share a common vision of improving health care and health outcomes, and reducing health disparities among underserved populations through service, outreach, and wellness. Meharry will assume a leadership role of the entire infrastructure, and will provide coordination within the CBPR framework, so that goals, objectives, and specific aims are achieved. The Center will include the three required program components; (1) Outreach, (2) Research, and (3) Training. The Outreach program will focus on developing a Community Action Plan designed to improve risk factor status (diet, exercise, smoking, screening, and cancer prevention knowledge) among the targeted population. The large Research Program will work at the three CHCs on HPV and cervical cancer screening, implementing interventions targeting providers, parents and age-appropriate children. The small research project will focus on determining the knowledge, attitudes, and practices relative to providing biospecimens for clinical trials research, and the Training Program will seek to recruit junior faculty as trainees to learn about CBPR methods through a variety of educational techniques, including mentoring, career development plans, conducting pilot projects, attending special workshops, courses and lectures. The MMC-CHC-CNP will oversee and provide logistical support to these program elements to assure smooth coordination and Center excellence, and contribute to a reduction in cancer and other co-morbid health disparities in African Americans In the target areas of Tennessee.
5.		2014 Nashville REACH 2020 1U58DP005922-01 Application ID: 8907073 Budget Period: 09/30/2014 - 09/29/2015 Project Period: 09/30/2014 - 09/29/2017 Award Notice Date: 09/22/2014 Funding Mechanism: OTHERS Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PREV AND HEALTH PROMO Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: $451,430 Spending Categories:
6.		2014 Community Outreach Program 5U54CA153708-05 Application ID: 8739615 Budget Period: 09/01/2014 - 08/31/2015 Project Period: 09/01/2014 - 08/31/2017 Award Notice Date: 08/22/2014 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: The Community Health Educator (CHE), building on the CNP's long standing partnerships with organizations such as the National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Vanderbilt University, the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, the University of Memphis along with the membership of the state and regional cancer control coalitions ofthe Tennessee Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition, the staff of the statewide breast and cervical cancer eariy detection program, the staff ofthe state and regional tobacco programs as well as other long standing collaborators from local agencies and community organizations (see Appendix E), - will lead in the intervention development activities of the Meharry CNP 11, using CBPR methods. S/he will also work in tandem with the research and training programs to help them achieve their goals, objectives, and specific aims. We are expecting to hire an experienced CHE. who has worked with the NCI's Cancer Information Service (CIS). Since the NCI/CIS is being phased out in eariy 2010. we expect that candidates will be available to fulfill this role in our Center. All the NCI evidence-based resources will then be available to our program. The following goals have been proposed for the community outreach program. Goal 1. CNP Center Directed Activities. Using a Community-Based Participatory Approach, facilitate an increase in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors on the following cancer health disparity issues identified by the community in the Meharry CNP 1: screening for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers, informed decisionmaking about prostate cancer screening, diet and physical activity, tobacco cessation and education and community education during special monthly cancer observances. Additional areas to be added with CNP 11 are education about clinical trials and biobanking. Evaluation will be implemented for process, outcome, and impact measures. Goal 2. NCI-Coordinated Activities. Take an active role in the new enhanced NCl National Outreach Network to promote the use of NCl tools and evidence-based approaches, increase awareness and adoption of NCl recommendations on cancer prevention and eariy detection and treatments by the targeted communities, and participate in NCI-coordinated dissemination efforts in the wider geographic area designated by NCI. As with the Center-directed activities, process and outcome evaluation will be a key aspect ofthe program.
7.		2014 Administrative Core 5U54CA153708-05 Application ID: 8739616 Budget Period: 09/01/2014 - 08/31/2015 Project Period: - 08/31/2017 Award Notice Date: 08/22/2014 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: Three CHCs in Tennessee (Nashville. Chattanooga, and Memphis) and Meharry Medical College, will fonn the CNP Center. Meharry will be the Coordinating Center and will lead the CNP as the target communities engage in network and capacity building, program development, and program actualization. A community-based participatory approach will be used in all phases of project operations. A Steering Committee, and Regional community advisory groups will serve the four sites. Meetings will occur with the following frequency: (i) steering committee - annually; (ii) Regional Committees - monthly; (iii) Task Forces - weekly, or as needed; and (iv) the CAP (Community Action Plan) Committee - as needed. A program development and management model will be used to provide planning guidelines, and to record progress and setbacks. This will facilitate process evaluation, and help us learn about the dynamics of community organization around the issues. Local data gathered In needs assessments (survey, focus groups) in CNP I will inform the communitybased approach for this project (CNP II). Meharry is the central resource, focusing and coordinating each program (outreach, research, and training) to produce a Center of Excellence in CBPR and health disparities research. The specifics of each program are elaborated upon in each respective section of the proposal- N2, N3, N4, and N5.
8.		2014 Pilot Research Project 5U54CA153708-05 Application ID: 8739617 Budget Period: 09/01/2014 - 08/31/2015 Project Period: 09/01/2014 - 08/31/2017 Award Notice Date: 08/22/2014 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: Human bio-specimens are an invaluable resource for addressing cancers and other chronic diseases. Molecular and genetic studies of the bio-specimens contained in these biobanks can provide groundbreaking information about the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of these disease entities. African Americans are underrepresented in biobanks, are less likely to donate bio-specimensm and less likely to participate in clinical research. This is problematic because African Americans frequently experience a greater incidence and mortality for many types of cancers. The primary goal of this project is to assess and improve the knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral intent of the African American community with regard to donating bio-specimens for cancer research. This study goal will be achieved with the following specific aims.
9.		2014 Meharry Medical College-CHC Community Networks Program Center 5U54CA153708-05 Application ID: 8739611 Budget Period: 09/01/2014 - 08/31/2017 Project Period: 09/15/2010 - 08/31/2017 Award Notice Date: 08/22/2014 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - INTERNAL MEDICINE/MEDICINE Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: $572,265 Spending Categories: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The Community Networks Program is designed to address the cancer burden in racial/ethnic minorities by engaging community members through Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR). The Meharry Community Health Centers (CHC)-Community Networks Program (CNP) Center will adhere to CBPR methodologies to reach the target populations of African Americans being served by partnering CHCs in Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville. Meharry and partnering CHCs share a common vision of improving health care and health outcomes, and reducing health disparities among underserved populations through service, outreach, and wellness. Meharry will assume a leadership role of the entire infrastructure, and will provide coordination within the CBPR framework, so that goals, objectives, and specific aims are achieved. The Center will include the three required program components; (1) Outreach, (2) Research, and (3) Training. The Outreach program will focus on developing a Community Action Plan designed to improve risk factor status (diet, exercise, smoking, screening, and cancer prevention knowledge) among the targeted population. The large Research Program will work at the three CHCs on HPV and cervical cancer screening, implementing interventions targeting providers, parents and age-appropriate children. The small research project will focus on determining the knowledge, attitudes, and practices relative to providing biospecimens for clinical trials research, and the Training Program will seek to recruit junior faculty as trainees to learn about CBPR methods through a variety of educational techniques, including mentoring, career development plans, conducting pilot projects, attending special workshops, courses and lectures. The MMC-CHC-CNP will oversee and provide logistical support to these program elements to assure smooth coordination and Center excellence, and contribute to a reduction in cancer and other co-morbid health disparities in African Americans In the target areas of Tennessee.
10.		2014 Training Program 5U54CA153708-05 Application ID: 8739613 Budget Period: 09/01/2014 - 08/31/2015 Project Period: - 08/31/2017 Award Notice Date: 08/22/2014 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: The Training Infrastructure Program will use a variety of strategies and resources to increase the number of qualified health disparities researchers experienced in using CBPR approach. The Program will focus on junior faculty members and postdoctoral fellows; however, relevant sections of the training curriculum will be offered to CNP partners. Training will be planned and coordinated through the CNP Center and the training team will devise a curriculum based on meefing the specific aims of the program. Multi-level trainings will include innovative techniques and appropriate follow-up to ensure long-term changes in knowledge of both CNP new investigators and community partners.
11.		2013 Community Outreach Program 5U54CA153708-04 Application ID: 8534047 Budget Period: 09/01/2013 - 08/31/2014 Project Period: - Award Notice Date: 09/23/2013 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: The Community Health Educator (CHE), building on the CNP's long standing partnerships with organizations such as the National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Vanderbilt University, the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, the University of Memphis along with the membership of the state and regional cancer control coalitions ofthe Tennessee Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition, the staff of the statewide breast and cervical cancer eariy detection program, the staff ofthe state and regional tobacco programs as well as other long standing collaborators from local agencies and community organizations (see Appendix E), - will lead in the intervention development activities of the Meharry CNP 11, using CBPR methods. S/he will also work in tandem with the research and training programs to help them achieve their goals, objectives, and specific aims. We are expecting to hire an experienced CHE. who has worked with the NCI's Cancer Information Service (CIS). Since the NCI/CIS is being phased out in eariy 2010. we expect that candidates will be available to fulfill this role in our Center. All the NCI evidence-based resources will then be available to our program. The following goals have been proposed for the community outreach program. Goal 1. CNP Center Directed Activities. Using a Community-Based Participatory Approach, facilitate an increase in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors on the following cancer health disparity issues identified by the community in the Meharry CNP 1: screening for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers, informed decisionmaking about prostate cancer screening, diet and physical activity, tobacco cessation and education and community education during special monthly cancer observances. Additional areas to be added with CNP 11 are education about clinical trials and biobanking. Evaluation will be implemented for process, outcome, and impact measures. Goal 2. NCI-Coordinated Activities. Take an active role in the new enhanced NCl National Outreach Network to promote the use of NCl tools and evidence-based approaches, increase awareness and adoption of NCl recommendations on cancer prevention and eariy detection and treatments by the targeted communities, and participate in NCI-coordinated dissemination efforts in the wider geographic area designated by NCI. As with the Center-directed activities, process and outcome evaluation will be a key aspect ofthe program.
12.		2013 Administrative Core 5U54CA153708-04 Application ID: 8534048 Budget Period: 09/01/2013 - 08/31/2014 Project Period: - Award Notice Date: 09/23/2013 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: Three CHCs in Tennessee (Nashville. Chattanooga, and Memphis) and Meharry Medical College, will fonn the CNP Center. Meharry will be the Coordinating Center and will lead the CNP as the target communities engage in network and capacity building, program development, and program actualization. A community-based participatory approach will be used in all phases of project operations. A Steering Committee, and Regional community advisory groups will serve the four sites. Meetings will occur with the following frequency: (i) steering committee - annually; (ii) Regional Committees - monthly; (iii) Task Forces - weekly, or as needed; and (iv) the CAP (Community Action Plan) Committee - as needed. A program development and management model will be used to provide planning guidelines, and to record progress and setbacks. This will facilitate process evaluation, and help us learn about the dynamics of community organization around the issues. Local data gathered In needs assessments (survey, focus groups) in CNP I will inform the communitybased approach for this project (CNP II). Meharry is the central resource, focusing and coordinating each program (outreach, research, and training) to produce a Center of Excellence in CBPR and health disparities research. The specifics of each program are elaborated upon in each respective section of the proposal- N2, N3, N4, and N5.
13.		2013 Meharry Medical College-CHC Community Networks Program Center 5U54CA153708-04 Application ID: 8534042 Budget Period: 09/01/2013 - 08/31/2014 Project Period: 09/15/2010 - 08/31/2015 Award Notice Date: 09/23/2013 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - INTERNAL MEDICINE/MEDICINE Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: $643,372 Spending Categories: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The Community Networks Program is designed to address the cancer burden in racial/ethnic minorities by engaging community members through Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR). The Meharry Community Health Centers (CHC)-Community Networks Program (CNP) Center will adhere to CBPR methodologies to reach the target populations of African Americans being served by partnering CHCs in Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville. Meharry and partnering CHCs share a common vision of improving health care and health outcomes, and reducing health disparities among underserved populations through service, outreach, and wellness. Meharry will assume a leadership role of the entire infrastructure, and will provide coordination within the CBPR framework, so that goals, objectives, and specific aims are achieved. The Center will include the three required program components; (1) Outreach, (2) Research, and (3) Training. The Outreach program will focus on developing a Community Action Plan designed to improve risk factor status (diet, exercise, smoking, screening, and cancer prevention knowledge) among the targeted population. The large Research Program will work at the three CHCs on HPV and cervical cancer screening, implementing interventions targeting providers, parents and age-appropriate children. The small research project will focus on determining the knowledge, attitudes, and practices relative to providing biospecimens for clinical trials research, and the Training Program will seek to recruit junior faculty as trainees to learn about CBPR methods through a variety of educational techniques, including mentoring, career development plans, conducting pilot projects, attending special workshops, courses and lectures. The MMC-CHC-CNP will oversee and provide logistical support to these program elements to assure smooth coordination and Center excellence, and contribute to a reduction in cancer and other co-morbid health disparities in African Americans In the target areas of Tennessee.
14.		2013 Training Program 5U54CA153708-04 Application ID: 8534043 Budget Period: 09/01/2013 - 08/31/2014 Project Period: - Award Notice Date: 09/23/2013 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: The Training Infrastructure Program will use a variety of strategies and resources to increase the number of qualified health disparities researchers experienced in using CBPR approach. The Program will focus on junior faculty members and postdoctoral fellows; however, relevant sections of the training curriculum will be offered to CNP partners. Training will be planned and coordinated through the CNP Center and the training team will devise a curriculum based on meefing the specific aims of the program. Multi-level trainings will include innovative techniques and appropriate follow-up to ensure long-term changes in knowledge of both CNP new investigators and community partners.
15.		2013 Administrative Core 5U54CA153708-04 Application ID: 8534050 Budget Period: 09/01/2013 - 08/31/2014 Project Period: - Award Notice Date: 09/23/2013 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: Three CHCs in Tennessee (Nashville. Chattanooga, and Memphis) and Meharry Medical College, will fonn the CNP Center. Meharry will be the Coordinating Center and will lead the CNP as the target communities engage in network and capacity building, program development, and program actualization. A community-based participatory approach will be used in all phases of project operations. A Steering Committee, and Regional community advisory groups will serve the four sites. Meetings will occur with the following frequency: (i) steering committee - annually; (ii) Regional Committees - monthly; (iii) Task Forces - weekly, or as needed; and (iv) the CAP (Community Action Plan) Committee - as needed. A program development and management model will be used to provide planning guidelines, and to record progress and setbacks. This will facilitate process evaluation, and help us learn about the dynamics of community organization around the issues. Local data gathered In needs assessments (survey, focus groups) in CNP I will inform the communitybased approach for this project (CNP II). Meharry is the central resource, focusing and coordinating each program (outreach, research, and training) to produce a Center of Excellence in CBPR and health disparities research. The specifics of each program are elaborated upon in each respective section of the proposal- N2, N3, N4, and N5.
16.		2012 Training Program 5U54CA153708-03 Application ID: 8380005 Budget Period: 09/01/2012 - 08/31/2013 Project Period: - Award Notice Date: 08/20/2012 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: The Training Infrastructure Program will use a variety of strategies and resources to increase the number of qualified health disparities researchers experienced in using CBPR approach. The Program will focus on junior faculty members and postdoctoral fellows; however, relevant sections of the training curriculum will be offered to CNP partners. Training will be planned and coordinated through the CNP Center and the training team will devise a curriculum based on meefing the specific aims of the program. Multi-level trainings will include innovative techniques and appropriate follow-up to ensure long-term changes in knowledge of both CNP new investigators and community partners.
17.		2012 Community Outreach Program 5U54CA153708-03 Application ID: 8380006 Budget Period: 09/01/2012 - 08/31/2013 Project Period: - Award Notice Date: 08/20/2012 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: The Community Health Educator (CHE), building on the CNP's long standing partnerships with organizations such as the National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Vanderbilt University, the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, the University of Memphis along with the membership of the state and regional cancer control coalitions ofthe Tennessee Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition, the staff of the statewide breast and cervical cancer eariy detection program, the staff ofthe state and regional tobacco programs as well as other long standing collaborators from local agencies and community organizations (see Appendix E), - will lead in the intervention development activities of the Meharry CNP 11, using CBPR methods. S/he will also work in tandem with the research and training programs to help them achieve their goals, objectives, and specific aims. We are expecting to hire an experienced CHE. who has worked with the NCI's Cancer Information Service (CIS). Since the NCI/CIS is being phased out in eariy 2010. we expect that candidates will be available to fulfill this role in our Center. All the NCI evidence-based resources will then be available to our program. The following goals have been proposed for the community outreach program. Goal 1. CNP Center Directed Activities. Using a Community-Based Participatory Approach, facilitate an increase in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors on the following cancer health disparity issues identified by the community in the Meharry CNP 1: screening for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers, informed decisionmaking about prostate cancer screening, diet and physical activity, tobacco cessation and education and community education during special monthly cancer observances. Additional areas to be added with CNP 11 are education about clinical trials and biobanking. Evaluation will be implemented for process, outcome, and impact measures. Goal 2. NCI-Coordinated Activities. Take an active role in the new enhanced NCl National Outreach Network to promote the use of NCl tools and evidence-based approaches, increase awareness and adoption of NCl recommendations on cancer prevention and eariy detection and treatments by the targeted communities, and participate in NCI-coordinated dissemination efforts in the wider geographic area designated by NCI. As with the Center-directed activities, process and outcome evaluation will be a key aspect ofthe program.
18.		2012 Meharry Medical College-CHC Community Networks Program Center 3U54CA153708-03S3 Application ID: 8534887 Budget Period: 09/01/2012 - 08/31/2013 Project Period: 09/15/2010 - 08/31/2015 Award Notice Date: 09/05/2012 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - INTERNAL MEDICINE/MEDICINE Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: $50,000 Spending Categories: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The Community Networks Program is designed to address the cancer burden in racial/ethnic minorities by engaging community members through Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR). The Meharry Community Health Centers (CHC)-Community Networks Program (CNP) Center will adhere to CBPR methodologies to reach the target populations of African Americans being served by partnering CHCs in Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville. Meharry and partnering CHCs share a common vision of improving health care and health outcomes, and reducing health disparities among underserved populations through service, outreach, and wellness. Meharry will assume a leadership role of the entire infrastructure, and will provide coordination within the CBPR framework, so that goals, objectives, and specific aims are achieved. The Center will include the three required program components; (1) Outreach, (2) Research, and (3) Training. The Outreach program will focus on developing a Community Action Plan designed to improve risk factor status (diet, exercise, smoking, screening, and cancer prevention knowledge) among the targeted population. The large Research Program will work at the three CHCs on HPV and cervical cancer screening, implementing interventions targeting providers, parents and age-appropriate children. The small research project will focus on determining the knowledge, attitudes, and practices relative to providing biospecimens for clinical trials research, and the Training Program will seek to recruit junior faculty as trainees to learn about CBPR methods through a variety of educational techniques, including mentoring, career development plans, conducting pilot projects, attending special workshops, courses and lectures. The MMC-CHC-CNP will oversee and provide logistical support to these program elements to assure smooth coordination and Center excellence, and contribute to a reduction in cancer and other co-morbid health disparities in African Americans In the target areas of Tennessee.
19.		2012 Training Program 3U54CA153708-03S2 Application ID: 8534335 Budget Period: 09/01/2012 - 08/31/2013 Project Period: 09/15/2010 - 08/31/2015 Award Notice Date: 09/28/2012 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: The Training Infrastructure Program will use a variety of strategies and resources to increase the number of qualified health disparities researchers experienced in using CBPR approach. The Program will focus on junior faculty members and postdoctoral fellows; however, relevant sections of the training curriculum will be offered to CNP partners. Training will be planned and coordinated through the CNP Center and the training team will devise a curriculum based on meefing the specific aims of the program. Multi-level trainings will include innovative techniques and appropriate follow-up to ensure long-term changes in knowledge of both CNP new investigators and community partners.
20.		2012 Meharry Medical College-CHC Community Networks Program Center 5U54CA153708-03 Application ID: 8323308 Budget Period: 09/01/2012 - 08/31/2013 Project Period: 09/15/2010 - 08/31/2015 Award Notice Date: 08/20/2012 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - INTERNAL MEDICINE/MEDICINE Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: $640,827 Spending Categories: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The Community Networks Program is designed to address the cancer burden in racial/ethnic minorities by engaging community members through Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR). The Meharry Community Health Centers (CHC)-Community Networks Program (CNP) Center will adhere to CBPR methodologies to reach the target populations of African Americans being served by partnering CHCs in Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville. Meharry and partnering CHCs share a common vision of improving health care and health outcomes, and reducing health disparities among underserved populations through service, outreach, and wellness. Meharry will assume a leadership role of the entire infrastructure, and will provide coordination within the CBPR framework, so that goals, objectives, and specific aims are achieved. The Center will include the three required program components; (1) Outreach, (2) Research, and (3) Training. The Outreach program will focus on developing a Community Action Plan designed to improve risk factor status (diet, exercise, smoking, screening, and cancer prevention knowledge) among the targeted population. The large Research Program will work at the three CHCs on HPV and cervical cancer screening, implementing interventions targeting providers, parents and age-appropriate children. The small research project will focus on determining the knowledge, attitudes, and practices relative to providing biospecimens for clinical trials research, and the Training Program will seek to recruit junior faculty as trainees to learn about CBPR methods through a variety of educational techniques, including mentoring, career development plans, conducting pilot projects, attending special workshops, courses and lectures. The MMC-CHC-CNP will oversee and provide logistical support to these program elements to assure smooth coordination and Center excellence, and contribute to a reduction in cancer and other co-morbid health disparities in African Americans In the target areas of Tennessee.
21.		2012 Administrative Core 5U54CA153708-03 Application ID: 8380008 Budget Period: 09/01/2012 - 08/31/2013 Project Period: - Award Notice Date: 08/20/2012 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: Three CHCs in Tennessee (Nashville. Chattanooga, and Memphis) and Meharry Medical College, will fonn the CNP Center. Meharry will be the Coordinating Center and will lead the CNP as the target communities engage in network and capacity building, program development, and program actualization. A community-based participatory approach will be used in all phases of project operations. A Steering Committee, and Regional community advisory groups will serve the four sites. Meetings will occur with the following frequency: (i) steering committee - annually; (ii) Regional Committees - monthly; (iii) Task Forces - weekly, or as needed; and (iv) the CAP (Community Action Plan) Committee - as needed. A program development and management model will be used to provide planning guidelines, and to record progress and setbacks. This will facilitate process evaluation, and help us learn about the dynamics of community organization around the issues. Local data gathered In needs assessments (survey, focus groups) in CNP I will inform the communitybased approach for this project (CNP II). Meharry is the central resource, focusing and coordinating each program (outreach, research, and training) to produce a Center of Excellence in CBPR and health disparities research. The specifics of each program are elaborated upon in each respective section of the proposal- N2, N3, N4, and N5.
22.		2012 Meharry Medical College-CHC Community Networks Program Center 3U54CA153708-03S2 Application ID: 8534333 Budget Period: 09/01/2012 - 08/31/2013 Project Period: 09/15/2010 - 08/31/2015 Award Notice Date: 08/29/2012 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - INTERNAL MEDICINE/MEDICINE Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: $169,969 Spending Categories: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The Community Networks Program is designed to address the cancer burden in racial/ethnic minorities by engaging community members through Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR). The Meharry Community Health Centers (CHC)-Community Networks Program (CNP) Center will adhere to CBPR methodologies to reach the target populations of African Americans being served by partnering CHCs in Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville. Meharry and partnering CHCs share a common vision of improving health care and health outcomes, and reducing health disparities among underserved populations through service, outreach, and wellness. Meharry will assume a leadership role of the entire infrastructure, and will provide coordination within the CBPR framework, so that goals, objectives, and specific aims are achieved. The Center will include the three required program components; (1) Outreach, (2) Research, and (3) Training. The Outreach program will focus on developing a Community Action Plan designed to improve risk factor status (diet, exercise, smoking, screening, and cancer prevention knowledge) among the targeted population. The large Research Program will work at the three CHCs on HPV and cervical cancer screening, implementing interventions targeting providers, parents and age-appropriate children. The small research project will focus on determining the knowledge, attitudes, and practices relative to providing biospecimens for clinical trials research, and the Training Program will seek to recruit junior faculty as trainees to learn about CBPR methods through a variety of educational techniques, including mentoring, career development plans, conducting pilot projects, attending special workshops, courses and lectures. The MMC-CHC-CNP will oversee and provide logistical support to these program elements to assure smooth coordination and Center excellence, and contribute to a reduction in cancer and other co-morbid health disparities in African Americans In the target areas of Tennessee.
23.		2012 Meharry Medical College-CHC Community Networks Program Center 3U54CA153708-03S1 Application ID: 8413499 Budget Period: 09/01/2012 - 08/31/2013 Project Period: 09/15/2010 - 08/31/2015 Award Notice Date: 08/29/2012 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - INTERNAL MEDICINE/MEDICINE Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: $58,306 Spending Categories: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The Community Networks Program is designed to address the cancer burden in racial/ethnic minorities by engaging community members through Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR). The Meharry Community Health Centers (CHC)-Community Networks Program (CNP) Center will adhere to CBPR methodologies to reach the target populations of African Americans being served by partnering CHCs in Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville. Meharry and partnering CHCs share a common vision of improving health care and health outcomes, and reducing health disparities among underserved populations through service, outreach, and wellness. Meharry will assume a leadership role of the entire infrastructure, and will provide coordination within the CBPR framework, so that goals, objectives, and specific aims are achieved. The Center will include the three required program components; (1) Outreach, (2) Research, and (3) Training. The Outreach program will focus on developing a Community Action Plan designed to improve risk factor status (diet, exercise, smoking, screening, and cancer prevention knowledge) among the targeted population. The large Research Program will work at the three CHCs on HPV and cervical cancer screening, implementing interventions targeting providers, parents and age-appropriate children. The small research project will focus on determining the knowledge, attitudes, and practices relative to providing biospecimens for clinical trials research, and the Training Program will seek to recruit junior faculty as trainees to learn about CBPR methods through a variety of educational techniques, including mentoring, career development plans, conducting pilot projects, attending special workshops, courses and lectures. The MMC-CHC-CNP will oversee and provide logistical support to these program elements to assure smooth coordination and Center excellence, and contribute to a reduction in cancer and other co-morbid health disparities in African Americans In the target areas of Tennessee.
24.		2012 Community Outreach Program 3U54CA153708-03S3 Application ID: 8534890 Budget Period: 09/01/2012 - 08/31/2013 Project Period: 09/01/2012 - 08/31/2015 Award Notice Date: 09/28/2012 Funding Mechanism: RESEARCH CENTERS Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: The Community Health Educator (CHE), building on the CNP's long standing partnerships with organizations such as the National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Vanderbilt University, the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, the University of Memphis along with the membership of the state and regional cancer control coalitions ofthe Tennessee Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition, the staff of the statewide breast and cervical cancer eariy detection program, the staff ofthe state and regional tobacco programs as well as other long standing collaborators from local agencies and community organizations (see Appendix E), - will lead in the intervention development activities of the Meharry CNP 11, using CBPR methods. S/he will also work in tandem with the research and training programs to help them achieve their goals, objectives, and specific aims. We are expecting to hire an experienced CHE. who has worked with the NCI's Cancer Information Service (CIS). Since the NCI/CIS is being phased out in eariy 2010. we expect that candidates will be available to fulfill this role in our Center. All the NCI evidence-based resources will then be available to our program. The following goals have been proposed for the community outreach program. Goal 1. CNP Center Directed Activities. Using a Community-Based Participatory Approach, facilitate an increase in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors on the following cancer health disparity issues identified by the community in the Meharry CNP 1: screening for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers, informed decisionmaking about prostate cancer screening, diet and physical activity, tobacco cessation and education and community education during special monthly cancer observances. Additional areas to be added with CNP 11 are education about clinical trials and biobanking. Evaluation will be implemented for process, outcome, and impact measures. Goal 2. NCI-Coordinated Activities. Take an active role in the new enhanced NCl National Outreach Network to promote the use of NCl tools and evidence-based approaches, increase awareness and adoption of NCl recommendations on cancer prevention and eariy detection and treatments by the targeted communities, and participate in NCI-coordinated dissemination efforts in the wider geographic area designated by NCI. As with the Center-directed activities, process and outcome evaluation will be a key aspect ofthe program.
25.		2011 Meharry Medical College-CHC Community Networks Program Center 3U54CA153708-02S2 Application ID: 8323620 Budget Period: 09/01/2011 - 08/31/2012 Project Period: 09/15/2010 - Award Notice Date: 08/30/2011 Funding Mechanism: Research Centers Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - INTERNAL MEDICINE/MEDICINE Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: $168,853 Spending Categories: PROJECT SUMMARY (See instructions): The Community Networks Program is designed to address the cancer burden in racial/ethnic minorities by engaging community members through Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR).The Meharry Community Health Centers (CHC)-Community Networks Program (CNP) Center will adhere to CBPR methodologies to reach the target populations of African Americans being served by partnering CHCs in Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville. Meharry and partnering CHCs share a common vision of improving health care and health outcomes, and reducing health disparities among underserved populations through service, outreach, and wellness. Meharry will assume a leadership role ofthe entire infrastructure, and will provide coordination within the CBPR framework, so that goals, objectives, and specific aims are achieved. The Center will include the three required program components;(1) Outreach, (2) Research, and (3)Training. The Outreach program will focus on developing a Community Action Plan designed to Improve risk factor status (diet, exercise, smoking, screening, and cancer prevention knowledge) among the targeted population. The large Research Program will work at the three CHCs on HPV and cervical cancer screening, implementing interventions targeting providers, parents and age-appropriate children. The small research project will focus on determining the knowledge, attitudes, and practices relative to providing biospecimens for clinical trials research, and the Training Program will seek to recruit junior faculty as trainees to learn about CBPR methods through a variety of educational techniques, including mentoring, career development plans, conducting pilot projects, attending special workshops, courses and lectures. The MMC-CHC-CNP will oversee and provide logistical support to these program elements to assure smooth coordination and Center excellence, and contribute to a reduction in cancer and other co-morbid health disparities in African Americans In the target areas of Tennessee.
26.		2011 Meharry Medical College-CHC Community Networks Program Center 3U54CA153708-01S1 Application ID: 8265763 Budget Period: 05/01/2011 - 08/31/2011 Project Period: 09/15/2010 - 08/31/2015 Award Notice Date: 06/29/2011 Funding Mechanism: Research Centers Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - INTERNAL MEDICINE/MEDICINE Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: $38,909 Spending Categories: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The Community Networks Program is designed to address the cancer burden in racial/ethnic minorities by engaging community members through Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR). The Meharry Community Health Centers (CHC)-Community Networks Program (CNP) Center will adhere to CBPR methodologies to reach the target populations of African Americans being served by partnering CHCs in Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville. Meharry and partnering CHCs share a common vision of improving health care and health outcomes, and reducing health disparities among underserved populations through service, outreach, and wellness. Meharry will assume a leadership role of the entire infrastructure, and will provide coordination within the CBPR framework, so that goals, objectives, and specific aims are achieved. The Center will include the three required program components;(1) Outreach, (2) Research, and (3) Training. The Outreach program will focus on developing a Community Action Plan designed to improve risk factor status (diet, exercise, smoking, screening, and cancer prevention knowledge) among the targeted population. The large Research Program will work at the three CHCs on HPV and cervical cancer screening, implementing interventions targeting providers, parents and age-appropriate children. The small research project will focus on determining the knowledge, attitudes, and practices relative to providing biospecimens for clinical trials research, and the Training Program will seek to recruit junior faculty as trainees to learn about CBPR methods through a variety of educational techniques, including mentoring, career development plans, conducting pilot projects, attending special workshops, courses and lectures. The MMC-CHC-CNP will oversee and provide logistical support to these program elements to assure smooth coordination and Center excellence, and contribute to a reduction in cancer and other co-morbid health disparities in African Americans In the target areas of Tennessee.
27.		2011 Meharry Medical College-CHC Community Networks Program Center 3U54CA153708-02S3 Application ID: 8323621 Budget Period: 09/01/2011 - 08/31/2012 Project Period: 09/15/2010 - Award Notice Date: 08/31/2011 Funding Mechanism: Research Centers Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - INTERNAL MEDICINE/MEDICINE Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: $44,958 Spending Categories: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The Community Networks Program is designed to address the cancer burden in racial/ethnic minorities by engaging community members through Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR). The Meharry Community Health Centers (CHC)-Community Networks Program (CNP) Center will adhere to CBPR methodologies to reach the target populations of African Americans being served by partnering CHCs in Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville. Meharry and partnering CHCs share a common vision of improving health care and health outcomes, and reducing health disparities among underserved populations through service, outreach, and wellness. Meharry will assume a leadership role of the entire infrastructure, and will provide coordination within the CBPR framework, so that goals, objectives, and specific aims are achieved. The Center will include the three required program components;(1) Outreach, (2) Research, and (3) Training. The Outreach program will focus on developing a Community Action Plan designed to improve risk factor status (diet, exercise, smoking, screening, and cancer prevention knowledge) among the targeted population. The large Research Program will work at the three CHCs on HPV and cervical cancer screening, implementing interventions targeting providers, parents and age-appropriate children. The small research project will focus on determining the knowledge, attitudes, and practices relative to providing biospecimens for clinical trials research, and the Training Program will seek to recruit junior faculty as trainees to learn about CBPR methods through a variety of educational techniques, including mentoring, career development plans, conducting pilot projects, attending special workshops, courses and lectures. The MMC-CHC-CNP will oversee and provide logistical support to these program elements to assure smooth coordination and Center excellence, and contribute to a reduction in cancer and other co-morbid health disparities in African Americans In the target areas of Tennessee.
28.		2011 Meharry Medical College-CHC Community Networks Program Center 3U54CA153708-02S4 Application ID: 8331383 Budget Period: 09/01/2011 - 08/31/2012 Project Period: 09/15/2010 - Award Notice Date: 09/20/2011 Funding Mechanism: Research Centers Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - INTERNAL MEDICINE/MEDICINE Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: $95,242 Spending Categories: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The Community Networks Program is designed to address the cancer burden in racial/ethnic minorities by engaging community members through Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR). The Meharry Community Health Centers (CHC)-Community Networks Program (CNP) Center will adhere to CBPR methodologies to reach the target populations of African Americans being served by partnering CHCs in Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville. Meharry and partnering CHCs share a common vision of improving health care and health outcomes, and reducing health disparities among underserved populations through service, outreach, and wellness. Meharry will assume a leadership role of the entire infrastructure, and will provide coordination within the CBPR framework, so that goals, objectives, and specific aims are achieved. The Center will include the three required program components;(1) Outreach, (2) Research, and (3) Training. The Outreach program will focus on developing a Community Action Plan designed to improve risk factor status (diet, exercise, smoking, screening, and cancer prevention knowledge) among the targeted population. The large Research Program will work at the three CHCs on HPV and cervical cancer screening, implementing interventions targeting providers, parents and age-appropriate children. The small research project will focus on determining the knowledge, attitudes, and practices relative to providing biospecimens for clinical trials research, and the Training Program will seek to recruit junior faculty as trainees to learn about CBPR methods through a variety of educational techniques, including mentoring, career development plans, conducting pilot projects, attending special workshops, courses and lectures. The MMC-CHC-CNP will oversee and provide logistical support to these program elements to assure smooth coordination and Center excellence, and contribute to a reduction in cancer and other co-morbid health disparities in African Americans In the target areas of Tennessee.
29.		2011 Pilot Project 5U54CA153708-02 Application ID: 8323304 Budget Period: 09/01/2011 - 08/31/2012 Project Period: - Award Notice Date: Funding Mechanism: Research Centers Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: Human bio-specimens are an invaluable resource for addressing cancers and other chronic diseases.(1-2) Molecular and genetic studies of the bio-speclmens contained in these biobanks can provide groundbreaking information about the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of these disease entities. (1-4) African Americans are underrepresented in biobanks. (5) are less likely to donate bio-specimens. (6-7) and less likely to participate in clinical research. (8-9) This is problematic because African Americans frequently experience a greater incidence and mortality for many types of cancers. (10-13) The primary goal of this project is to assess and improve the knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral intent of the African American community with regard to donating bio-specimens for cancer research. This study goal will be achieved with the following specific aims.
30.		2011 Training Program 5U54CA153708-02 Application ID: 8323305 Budget Period: 09/01/2011 - 08/31/2012 Project Period: - Award Notice Date: Funding Mechanism: Research Centers Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: The Training Infrastructure Program will use a variety of strategies and resources to increase the number of qualified health disparities researchers experienced in using CBPR approach. The Program will focus on junior faculty members and postdoctoral fellows;however, relevant sections of the training curriculum will be offered to CNP partners. Training will be planned and coordinated through the CNP Center and the training team will devise a curriculum based on meefing the specific aims of the program. Multi-level trainings will include innovative techniques and appropriate follow-up to ensure long-term changes in knowledge of both CNP new investigators and community partners.
31.		2011 Meharry Medical College-CHC Community Networks Program Center 3U54CA153708-02S1 Application ID: 8318379 Budget Period: 09/01/2011 - 08/31/2012 Project Period: 09/15/2010 - Award Notice Date: 08/25/2011 Funding Mechanism: Research Centers Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - INTERNAL MEDICINE/MEDICINE Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: $169,654 Spending Categories: The Community Networks Program is designed to address the cancer burden in racial/ethnic minorities by engaging community members through Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR).The Meharry Community Health Centers (CHC)-Community Networks Program (CNP) Center will adhere to CBPR methodologies to reach the target populations of African Americans being served by partnering CHCs in Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville. Meharry and partnering CHCs share a common vision of improving health care and health outcomes, and reducing health disparities among underserved populations through service, outreach, and wellness. Meharry will assume a leadership role of the entire infrastructure, and will provide coordination within the CBPR framework, so that goals, objectives, and specific aims are achieved. The Center will include the three required program components;(1) Outreach, (2) Research, and (3) Training. The Outreach program will focus on developing a Community Action Plan designed to Improve risk factor status (diet, exercise, smoking, screening, and cancer prevention knowledge) among the targeted population. The large Research Program will work at the three CHCs on HPV and cervical cancer screening, implementing interventions targeting providers, parents and age-appropriate children. The small research project will focus on determining the knowledge, attitudes, and practices relative to providing biospecimens for clinical trials research, and the Training Program will seek to recruit junior faculty as trainees to learn about CBPR methods through a variety of educational techniques, including mentoring, career development plans, conducting pilot projects, attending special workshops, courses and lectures. The MMC-CHC-CNP will oversee and provide logistical support to these program elements to assure smooth coordination and Center excellence, and contribute to a reduction in cancer and other co-morbid health disparities in African Americans in the target areas of Tennessee.
32.		2011 Meharry Medical College-CHC Community Networks Program Center 5U54CA153708-02 Application ID: 8143464 Budget Period: 09/01/2011 - 08/31/2012 Project Period: 09/15/2010 - 08/31/2015 Award Notice Date: 08/22/2011 Funding Mechanism: Research Centers Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - INTERNAL MEDICINE/MEDICINE Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: $743,415 Spending Categories: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The Community Networks Program is designed to address the cancer burden in racial/ethnic minorities by engaging community members through Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR). The Meharry Community Health Centers (CHC)-Community Networks Program (CNP) Center will adhere to CBPR methodologies to reach the target populations of African Americans being served by partnering CHCs in Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville. Meharry and partnering CHCs share a common vision of improving health care and health outcomes, and reducing health disparities among underserved populations through service, outreach, and wellness. Meharry will assume a leadership role of the entire infrastructure, and will provide coordination within the CBPR framework, so that goals, objectives, and specific aims are achieved. The Center will include the three required program components;(1) Outreach, (2) Research, and (3) Training. The Outreach program will focus on developing a Community Action Plan designed to improve risk factor status (diet, exercise, smoking, screening, and cancer prevention knowledge) among the targeted population. The large Research Program will work at the three CHCs on HPV and cervical cancer screening, implementing interventions targeting providers, parents and age-appropriate children. The small research project will focus on determining the knowledge, attitudes, and practices relative to providing biospecimens for clinical trials research, and the Training Program will seek to recruit junior faculty as trainees to learn about CBPR methods through a variety of educational techniques, including mentoring, career development plans, conducting pilot projects, attending special workshops, courses and lectures. The MMC-CHC-CNP will oversee and provide logistical support to these program elements to assure smooth coordination and Center excellence, and contribute to a reduction in cancer and other co-morbid health disparities in African Americans In the target areas of Tennessee.
33.		2011 Community Outreach Program 5U54CA153708-02 Application ID: 8323306 Budget Period: 09/01/2011 - 08/31/2012 Project Period: - Award Notice Date: Funding Mechanism: Research Centers Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: The Community Health Educator (CHE), building on the CNP's long standing partnerships with organizations such as the National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, the Leukemia &Lymphoma Society, Vanderbilt University, the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, the University of Memphis along with the membership of the state and regional cancer control coalitions ofthe Tennessee Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition, the staff of the statewide breast and cervical cancer eariy detection program, the staff ofthe state and regional tobacco programs as well as other long standing collaborators from local agencies and community organizations (see Appendix E), - will lead in the intervention development activities of the Meharry CNP 11, using CBPR methods. S/he will also work in tandem with the research and training programs to help them achieve their goals, objectives, and specific aims. We are expecting to hire an experienced CHE. who has worked with the NCI's Cancer Information Service (CIS). Since the NCI/CIS is being phased out in eariy 2010. we expect that candidates will be available to fulfill this role in our Center. All the NCI evidence-based resources will then be available to our program. The following goals have been proposed for the community outreach program. Goal 1. CNP Center Directed Activities. Using a Community-Based Participatory Approach, facilitate an increase in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors on the following cancer health disparity issues identified by the community in the Meharry CNP 1: screening for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers, informed decisionmaking about prostate cancer screening, diet and physical activity, tobacco cessation and education and community education during special monthly cancer observances. Additional areas to be added with CNP 11 are education about clinical trials and biobanking. Evaluation will be implemented for process, outcome, and impact measures. Goal 2. NCI-Coordinated Activities. Take an active role in the new enhanced NCl National Outreach Network to promote the use of NCl tools and evidence-based approaches, increase awareness and adoption of NCl recommendations on cancer prevention and eariy detection and treatments by the targeted communities, and participate in NCI-coordinated dissemination efforts in the wider geographic area designated by NCI. As with the Center-directed activities, process and outcome evaluation will be a key aspect ofthe program.
34.		2011 Administrative Core 5U54CA153708-02 Application ID: 8323307 Budget Period: 09/01/2011 - 08/31/2012 Project Period: - Award Notice Date: Funding Mechanism: Research Centers Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: Three CHCs in Tennessee (Nashville. Chattanooga, and Memphis) and Meharry Medical College, will fonn the CNP Center. Meharry will be the Coordinating Center and will lead the CNP as the target communities engage in network and capacity building, program development, and program actualization. A community-based participatory approach will be used in all phases of project operations. A Steering Committee, and Regional community advisory groups will serve the four sites. Meetings will occur with the following frequency: (i) steering committee - annually;(ii) Regional Committees - monthly;(iii) Task Forces - weekly, or as needed;and (iv) the CAP (Community Action Plan) Committee - as needed. A program development and management model will be used to provide planning guidelines, and to record progress and setbacks. This will facilitate process evaluation, and help us learn about the dynamics of community organization around the issues. Local data gathered In needs assessments (survey, focus groups) in CNP I will inform the communitybased approach for this project (CNP II). Meharry is the central resource, focusing and coordinating each program (outreach, research, and training) to produce a Center of Excellence in CBPR and health disparities research. The specifics of each program are elaborated upon in each respective section of the proposal- N2, N3, N4, and N5.
35.		2010 Training Program 1U54CA153708-01 Application ID: 8033866 Budget Period: 07/01/2010 - 08/31/2011 Project Period: 07/01/2010 - 06/30/2015 Award Notice Date: Funding Mechanism: Research Centers Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: The Training Infrastructure Program will use a variety of strategies and resources to increase the number of qualified health disparities researchers experienced in using CBPR approach. The Program will focus on junior faculty members and postdoctoral fellows;however, relevant sections of the training curriculum will be offered to CNP partners. Training will be planned and coordinated through the CNP Center and the training team will devise a curriculum based on meefing the specific aims of the program. Multi-level trainings will include innovative techniques and appropriate follow-up to ensure long-term changes in knowledge of both CNP new investigators and community partners.
36.		2010 Pilot Project 1U54CA153708-01 Application ID: 8033865 Budget Period: 07/01/2010 - 08/31/2011 Project Period: 07/01/2010 - 06/30/2012 Award Notice Date: Funding Mechanism: Research Centers Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: Human bio-specimens are an invaluable resource for addressing cancers and other chronic diseases.(1-2) Molecular and genetic studies of the bio-speclmens contained in these biobanks can provide groundbreaking information about the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of these disease entities. (1-4) African Americans are underrepresented in biobanks. (5) are less likely to donate bio-specimens. (6-7) and less likely to participate in clinical research. (8-9) This is problematic because African Americans frequently experience a greater incidence and mortality for many types of cancers. (10-13) The primary goal of this project is to assess and improve the knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral intent of the African American community with regard to donating bio-specimens for cancer research. This study goal will be achieved with the following specific aims.
37.		2010 Meharry Medical College-CHC Community Networks Program Center 1U54CA153708-01 Application ID: 8009586 Budget Period: 09/15/2010 - 08/31/2011 Project Period: 09/15/2010 - 08/31/2015 Award Notice Date: 09/15/2010 Funding Mechanism: Research Centers Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - INTERNAL MEDICINE/MEDICINE Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: $814,173 Spending Categories: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The Community Networks Program is designed to address the cancer burden in racial/ethnic minorities by engaging community members through Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR). The Meharry Community Health Centers (CHC)-Community Networks Program (CNP) Center will adhere to CBPR methodologies to reach the target populations of African Americans being served by partnering CHCs in Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville. Meharry and partnering CHCs share a common vision of improving health care and health outcomes, and reducing health disparities among underserved populations through service, outreach, and wellness. Meharry will assume a leadership role of the entire infrastructure, and will provide coordination within the CBPR framework, so that goals, objectives, and specific aims are achieved. The Center will include the three required program components;(1) Outreach, (2) Research, and (3) Training. The Outreach program will focus on developing a Community Action Plan designed to improve risk factor status (diet, exercise, smoking, screening, and cancer prevention knowledge) among the targeted population. The large Research Program will work at the three CHCs on HPV and cervical cancer screening, implementing interventions targeting providers, parents and age-appropriate children. The small research project will focus on determining the knowledge, attitudes, and practices relative to providing biospecimens for clinical trials research, and the Training Program will seek to recruit junior faculty as trainees to learn about CBPR methods through a variety of educational techniques, including mentoring, career development plans, conducting pilot projects, attending special workshops, courses and lectures. The MMC-CHC-CNP will oversee and provide logistical support to these program elements to assure smooth coordination and Center excellence, and contribute to a reduction in cancer and other co-morbid health disparities in African Americans In the target areas of Tennessee.
38.		2010 Community Outreach Program 1U54CA153708-01 Application ID: 8033868 Budget Period: 07/01/2010 - 08/31/2011 Project Period: 07/01/2010 - 06/30/2015 Award Notice Date: Funding Mechanism: Research Centers Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: The Community Health Educator (CHE), building on the CNP's long standing partnerships with organizations such as the National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, the Leukemia &Lymphoma Society, Vanderbilt University, the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, the University of Memphis along with the membership of the state and regional cancer control coalitions ofthe Tennessee Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition, the staff of the statewide breast and cervical cancer eariy detection program, the staff ofthe state and regional tobacco programs as well as other long standing collaborators from local agencies and community organizations (see Appendix E), - will lead in the intervention development activities of the Meharry CNP 11, using CBPR methods. S/he will also work in tandem with the research and training programs to help them achieve their goals, objectives, and specific aims. We are expecting to hire an experienced CHE. who has worked with the NCI's Cancer Information Service (CIS). Since the NCI/CIS is being phased out in eariy 2010. we expect that candidates will be available to fulfill this role in our Center. All the NCI evidence-based resources will then be available to our program. The following goals have been proposed for the community outreach program. Goal 1. CNP Center Directed Activities. Using a Community-Based Participatory Approach, facilitate an increase in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors on the following cancer health disparity issues identified by the community in the Meharry CNP 1: screening for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers, informed decisionmaking about prostate cancer screening, diet and physical activity, tobacco cessation and education and community education during special monthly cancer observances. Additional areas to be added with CNP 11 are education about clinical trials and biobanking. Evaluation will be implemented for process, outcome, and impact measures. Goal 2. NCI-Coordinated Activities. Take an active role in the new enhanced NCl National Outreach Network to promote the use of NCl tools and evidence-based approaches, increase awareness and adoption of NCl recommendations on cancer prevention and eariy detection and treatments by the targeted communities, and participate in NCI-coordinated dissemination efforts in the wider geographic area designated by NCI. As with the Center-directed activities, process and outcome evaluation will be a key aspect ofthe program.
39.		2010 Administrative Core 1U54CA153708-01 Application ID: 8033869 Budget Period: 07/01/2010 - 08/31/2011 Project Period: 07/01/2010 - 06/30/2015 Award Notice Date: Funding Mechanism: Research Centers Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: Three CHCs in Tennessee (Nashville. Chattanooga, and Memphis) and Meharry Medical College, will fonn the CNP Center. Meharry will be the Coordinating Center and will lead the CNP as the target communities engage in network and capacity building, program development, and program actualization. A community-based participatory approach will be used in all phases of project operations. A Steering Committee, and Regional community advisory groups will serve the four sites. Meetings will occur with the following frequency: (i) steering committee - annually;(ii) Regional Committees - monthly;(iii) Task Forces - weekly, or as needed;and (iv) the CAP (Community Action Plan) Committee - as needed. A program development and management model will be used to provide planning guidelines, and to record progress and setbacks. This will facilitate process evaluation, and help us learn about the dynamics of community organization around the issues. Local data gathered In needs assessments (survey, focus groups) in CNP I will inform the communitybased approach for this project (CNP II). Meharry is the central resource, focusing and coordinating each program (outreach, research, and training) to produce a Center of Excellence in CBPR and health disparities research. The specifics of each program are elaborated upon in each respective section of the proposal- N2, N3, N4, and N5.
40.		2009 Meharry Medical College-Community Health Centers Network 5U01CA114641-05 Application ID: 7633420 Budget Period: 05/01/2009 - 04/30/2011 Project Period: 05/06/2005 - 04/30/2011 Award Notice Date: 04/29/2009 Funding Mechanism: Research Projects Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - INTERNAL MEDICINE/MEDICINE Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: $770,180 Spending Categories: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The Meharry Medical College-Community Health Centers (CHCs) Community Networks Program (CNP) is a component of the Meharry Center for Optimal Health. Its purpose is to reduce cancer health disparities among African Americans by conducting community-based participatory education in six urban and rural communities in Tennessee (Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis), and Mississippi (Jackson, Canton, Mound, Bayou). Overall program goals are to significantly improve access to and utilization of beneficial cancer interventions in these six CHC communities, and provide a cadre of well-trained researchers who continue to reduce disparities in these communities. The CNP will be implemented in three phases over five years, in Phase I (Year 1), an umbrella coalition of organizations and individuals will be formed to begin making joint plans for community networking activities, and to develop an infra-structure that facilitates research participation in the target population. Meharry will be the Coordinating Center. A Steering Committee will meet annually at Meharry, and Regional Committees representative of their communities will meet at five sites on a monthly basis. These committees will be advised regularly by persons from the target population that are knowledgeable of the community and of the problem of cancer. Furthermore, collaborations will be formed with academic, governmental, and other key organizations that can contribute to the development and implementation of quality research methods. A Logic Model has been developed to provide operational guidelines across all sites. Training in community-based and other methods will occur at all levels of personnel, including new, especially minority, investigators. In Phase II, program development will occur, using the Logic Model and community-based participatory guidelines, as well as guidelines from other management and behavioral models. In Phase III, funding will be sought to sustain credible beneficial programs on a large scale
41.		2009 Meharry Medical College-Community Health Centers Network 3U01CA114641-05S1 Application ID: 7808542 Budget Period: 05/01/2009 - 04/30/2011 Project Period: 05/06/2005 - 04/30/2011 Award Notice Date: 04/30/2009 Funding Mechanism: Research Projects Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - INTERNAL MEDICINE/MEDICINE Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: $60,059 Spending Categories: The Meharry Medical College-CommunityHealth Centers (CHCs) Community Networks Program (CNP) is a component of the Meharry Center for Optimal Health. Its purpose is to reduce cancer health disparities among African Americans by conducting community-based participatoryeducation in six urban and rural communities in Tennessee (Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis), and Mississippi (Jackson, Canton, Mound Bayou). Overall program goals are to significantly improve access to and utilization of beneficial cancerinterventions in these six CHC communities, and provide a cadre of well-trained researchers who continue to reduce disparities in these communities. The CNP will be implemented in three phases over five years, hi Phase I (Year 1), an umbrella coalition of organizations and individualswill be formed to begin making joint plans for communitynetworking activities, and to develop an infra-structure that facilitates research participation in the target population. Meharry will be the Coordinating Center. A Steering Committee will meet annually at Meharry, and Regional Committees representative of their communities will meet at five sites on a monthly basis. These committees will be advised regularlyby persons from the target population that are knowledgeable of the community and of the problem of cancer. Furthermore, collaborations will be formed with academic, governmental, and other key organizations that can contributeto the development and implementation of quality research methods. A Logic Model has been developed to provide operationalguidelinesacross all sites. Training in community-basedand other methods will occur at all levels of personnel, including new, especially minority, investigators. In Phase II, program development will occur, using the Logic Model and community-based participatory guidelines, as well as guidelines from other management and behavioral models. In Phase HI, funding will be sought to sustain credible beneficial programs on a large scale.
42.		2008 Meharry Medical College-Community Health Centers Network 5U01CA114641-04 Application ID: 7414853 Budget Period: 06/11/2008 - 04/30/2009 Project Period: 05/06/2005 - 04/30/2010 Award Notice Date: 2008-06-11 Funding Mechanism: Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - INTERNAL MEDICINE/MEDICINE Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: $773,005 Spending Categories: [unreadable] DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): [unreadable] The Meharry Medical College-Community Health Centers (CHCs) Community Networks Program (CNP) is a component of the Meharry Center for Optimal Health. Its purpose is to reduce cancer health disparities among African Americans by conducting community-based participatory education in six urban and rural communities in Tennessee (Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis), and Mississippi (Jackson, Canton, Mound, Bayou). Overall program goals are to significantly improve access to and utilization of beneficial cancer interventions in these six CHC communities, and provide a cadre of well-trained researchers who continue to reduce disparities in these communities. The CNP will be implemented in three phases over five years, in Phase I (Year 1), an umbrella coalition of organizations and individuals will be formed to begin making joint plans for community networking activities, and to develop an infra-structure that facilitates research participation in the target population. Meharry will be the Coordinating Center. A Steering Committee will meet annually at Meharry, and Regional Committees representative of their communities will meet at five sites on a monthly basis. These committees will be advised regularly by persons from the target population that are knowledgeable of the community and of the problem of cancer. Furthermore, collaborations will be formed with academic, governmental, and other key organizations that can contribute to the development and implementation of quality research methods. A Logic Model has been developed to provide operational guidelines across all sites. Training in community-based and other methods will occur at all levels of personnel, including new, especially minority, investigators. In Phase II, program development will occur, using the Logic Model and community-based participatory guidelines, as well as guidelines from other management and behavioral models. In Phase III, funding will be sought to sustain credible beneficial programs on a large scale [unreadable] [unreadable]
43.		2008 Meharry Medical College-Community Health Centers Network 3U01CA114641-04S1 Application ID: 7618619 Budget Period: 06/11/2008 - 04/30/2009 Project Period: 05/06/2005 - 04/30/2010 Award Notice Date: 2008-07-10 Funding Mechanism: Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - INTERNAL MEDICINE/MEDICINE Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: $60,059 Spending Categories: The Meharry Medical College-CommunityHealth Centers (CHCs) Community Networks Program (CNP) is a component of the Meharry Center for Optimal Health. Its purpose is to reduce cancer health disparities among African Americans by conducting community-based participatoryeducation in six urban and rural communities in Tennessee (Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis), and Mississippi (Jackson, Canton, Mound Bayou). Overall program goals are to significantly improve access to and utilization of beneficial cancerinterventions in these six CHC communities, and provide a cadre of well-trained researchers who continue to reduce disparities in these communities. The CNP will be implemented in three phases over five years, hi Phase I (Year 1), an umbrella coalition of organizations and individualswill be formed to begin making joint plans for communitynetworking activities, and to develop an infra-structure that facilitates research participation in the target population. Meharry will be the Coordinating Center. A Steering Committee will meet annually at Meharry, and Regional Committees representative of their communities will meet at five sites on a monthly basis. These committees will be advised regularlyby persons from the target population that are knowledgeable of the community and of the problem of cancer. Furthermore, collaborations will be formed with academic, governmental, and other key organizations that can contributeto the development and implementation of quality research methods. A Logic Model has been developed to provide operationalguidelinesacross all sites. Training in community-basedand other methods will occur at all levels of personnel, including new, especially minority, investigators. In Phase II, program development will occur, using the Logic Model and community-based participatory guidelines, as well as guidelines from other management and behavioral models. In Phase HI, funding will be sought to sustain credible beneficial programs on a large scale.
44.		2007 Meharry Medical College-Community Health Centers Network 5U01CA114641-03 Application ID: 7261863 Budget Period: 05/01/2007 - 04/30/2008 Project Period: 05/06/2005 - 04/30/2010 Award Notice Date: 2007-04-26 Funding Mechanism: Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - INTERNAL MEDICINE/MEDICINE Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: $763,663 Spending Categories: [unreadable] DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): [unreadable] The Meharry Medical College-Community Health Centers (CHCs) Community Networks Program (CNP) is a component of the Meharry Center for Optimal Health. Its purpose is to reduce cancer health disparities among African Americans by conducting community-based participatory education in six urban and rural communities in Tennessee (Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis), and Mississippi (Jackson, Canton, Mound, Bayou). Overall program goals are to significantly improve access to and utilization of beneficial cancer interventions in these six CHC communities, and provide a cadre of well-trained researchers who continue to reduce disparities in these communities. The CNP will be implemented in three phases over five years, in Phase I (Year 1), an umbrella coalition of organizations and individuals will be formed to begin making joint plans for community networking activities, and to develop an infra-structure that facilitates research participation in the target population. Meharry will be the Coordinating Center. A Steering Committee will meet annually at Meharry, and Regional Committees representative of their communities will meet at five sites on a monthly basis. These committees will be advised regularly by persons from the target population that are knowledgeable of the community and of the problem of cancer. Furthermore, collaborations will be formed with academic, governmental, and other key organizations that can contribute to the development and implementation of quality research methods. A Logic Model has been developed to provide operational guidelines across all sites. Training in community-based and other methods will occur at all levels of personnel, including new, especially minority, investigators. In Phase II, program development will occur, using the Logic Model and community-based participatory guidelines, as well as guidelines from other management and behavioral models. In Phase III, funding will be sought to sustain credible beneficial programs on a large scale [unreadable] [unreadable]
45.		2006 Meharry Medical College-Community Health Centers Network 5U01CA114641-02 Application ID: 7064886 Budget Period: 07/13/2006 - 04/30/2007 Project Period: 05/06/2005 - 04/30/2010 Award Notice Date: 2006-07-13 Funding Mechanism: Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - INTERNAL MEDICINE/MEDICINE Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: $764,251 Spending Categories: [unreadable] DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): [unreadable] The Meharry Medical College-Community Health Centers (CHCs) Community Networks Program (CNP) is a component of the Meharry Center for Optimal Health. Its purpose is to reduce cancer health disparities among African Americans by conducting community-based participatory education in six urban and rural communities in Tennessee (Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis), and Mississippi (Jackson, Canton, Mound, Bayou). Overall program goals are to significantly improve access to and utilization of beneficial cancer interventions in these six CHC communities, and provide a cadre of well-trained researchers who continue to reduce disparities in these communities. The CNP will be implemented in three phases over five years, in Phase I (Year 1), an umbrella coalition of organizations and individuals will be formed to begin making joint plans for community networking activities, and to develop an infra-structure that facilitates research participation in the target population. Meharry will be the Coordinating Center. A Steering Committee will meet annually at Meharry, and Regional Committees representative of their communities will meet at five sites on a monthly basis. These committees will be advised regularly by persons from the target population that are knowledgeable of the community and of the problem of cancer. Furthermore, collaborations will be formed with academic, governmental, and other key organizations that can contribute to the development and implementation of quality research methods. A Logic Model has been developed to provide operational guidelines across all sites. Training in community-based and other methods will occur at all levels of personnel, including new, especially minority, investigators. In Phase II, program development will occur, using the Logic Model and community-based participatory guidelines, as well as guidelines from other management and behavioral models. In Phase III, funding will be sought to sustain credible beneficial programs on a large scale [unreadable] [unreadable]
46.		2002 Pilot--Compliance with recommended colonoscopy 5U54CA091405-02 Application ID: 6662111 Budget Period: - Project Period: 09/20/2002 - 04/30/2003 Award Notice Date: Funding Mechanism: Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY Total Cost: Spending Categories: Incidence and mortality rates for colorectal cancer (CRC) are consistently higher in African compared to Caucasian Americans. One possible explanation for this observation would be a disparity between the effectiveness of current CRC screening efforts between African and Caucasian Americans. Colonoscopy plays an integral part in all currently recommended CRC screening strategies Specific aim #1 of this study is to observe and analyze possible demographic predictors of compliance with referral for outpatient colonoscopy. The hypotheses addressed by this specific aim include: Hypotheses 1.1) The fraction of patients compliant with referral for colonoscopy is significantly lower in African American compared to Caucasian American patients after controlling for covariates. Hypothesis 1.2) The fraction of patients compliant with referral for colonoscopy is significantly lower in patients from lower socioeconomic strata after controlling for covariates . Specific Aim #2 of this study is to measure and analyze the levels of knowledge about CRC, perceived risk of developing and dying from CRC, fear and fatalism concerning CRC, and perceived benefits and barriers to CRC screening in patients referred for outpatient colonoscopy using validated behavioral measurement scales. The hypotheses addressed by this specific aim include: Hypothesis 2.1) Patients not compliant with referral for colonoscopy have significantly different measured behavioral scale scores than compliant patients. Hypothesis 2.2) African American patients have significantly different measured behavioral scale scores than Caucasian American patients after controlling for covariates. The methods used to accomplish these specific aims will include the identification of patients through a continuous review of referrals for colonoscopy, the contacting of eligible patients by telephone, and the administration of a survey instrument containing both demographic and behavioral elements. The results of this study can be used to development interventions to increase CRC screening compliance among African Americans and other disadvantaged groups that are tailored to their attitudes and beliefs concerning colorectal cancer, colorectal cancer screening, and colonoscopy. Furthermore, the results of this study will provide pilot data concerning the performance and variance of the behavioral scales employed for use in designing future studies.
47.		2002 CORE--BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DISPARITIES 2P60DK020593-24 Application ID: 6660646 Budget Period: - Project Period: 07/20/2002 - 03/31/2007 Award Notice Date: Funding Mechanism: Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES AND DIGESTIVE AND KIDNEY DISEASES Awardee Organization: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY Total Cost: Spending Categories: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): In the Fall of 2000, the Vanderbilt DRTC received supplemental funding from the Office for Research on Minority Health to establish a Behavioral Health Disparities Core at Meharry Medical College under the direction of Margaret Hargreaves, Ph.D. This core is currently supporting four projects designed to help understand and/or eliminate disparities in diabetes in African Americans: 1) Improving Adherence and Metabolic Control in Low Income and African American patients with Type 2 Diabetes 2) the Nashville REACH 2010 3) Improvement Of Medical Care Of Patients With Diabetes Among The Medically Underserved In Middle Tennessee, and 4) The Southern Community Cohort Study. The core will provide the following services to research studies addressing issues relevant to health disparities in African Americans, other minority groups, and people living in poverty: 1) Study Recruitment and Retention, 2) Community Coalition Building, 3) Behavioral and Psychosocial Assessment, 4) Dietary assessment and analysis, 5) Physical Activity Assessment and Analysis, 6) Behavioral Intervention, 7) Clinical Management, 8) Adherence promotion, and 9) Training. The Behavioral Health Disparities Core (Disparities Core) will be lead by Dr. Margaret Hargreaves, Ph.D., a nutritional scientist with considerable experience in behavioral and community research, Dr. Mac Buchowski, Ph.D., a scientist with training in nutrition who specializes in the study of food intake and energy expenditure, and Dr. David Schlundt, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist who specializes in the assessment and modification of health behaviors. The core will be located at Meharry Medical College, a school that Historically has trained the majority of African American Physicians and Dentists in this country and will have a research staff to support its activities. Support from the NIDDK will enhance the collaboration between scientists at Meharry Medical College and the Vanderbilt Diabetes Center, support behavioral research aimed at reducing health disparities in African Americans and other minorities, and provide an infrastructure at Meharry that will allow its investigators to successfully compete for additional external funding in diabetes and diabetes related research.
48.		2002 DISPARITIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH RECOMMENDED COLONOSCOPY 5U54CA091408-02 Application ID: 6651276 Budget Period: - Project Period: 08/30/2002 - 04/30/2003 Award Notice Date: Funding Mechanism: Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: Incidence and mortality rates for colorectal cancer (CRC) are consistently higher in African compared to Caucasian Americans. One possible explanation for this observation would be a disparity between the effectiveness of current CRC screening efforts between African and Caucasian Americans. Colonoscopy plays an integral part in all currently recommended screening strategies. Specific aim #1 of this study is to observe and analyze possible demographic predictors of compliance with referral for outpatient colonoscopy. The hypotheses addressed by the specific aim include: Hypothesis 1.1) The fraction of patients compliant with referral for colonoscopy is significantly lower in African American compared to Caucasian American patients after controlling for covariates. Hypothesis 1.2) The fraction of patients compliant with referral for colonoscopy is significantly lower in patients from lower socioeconomic strata compared to patients from higher socioeconomic strata after controlling for covariates. Specific aim #2 of this study is to measure and analyze the levels of knowledge about CRC, perceived risk of developing and dying from CRC, fear and fatalism concerning CRC, and perceived benefits and barriers to CRC screening in patients referred for outpatient colonoscopy using validated behavioral measurement scales. The hypotheses addressed by this specific aim include: Hypothesis 2.1) Patients not compliant with referral for colonoscopy have significantly different measured behavioral scale scores than compliant patients. Hypothesis referral for colonoscopy have significantly different measured behavioral scale scores than compliant patients. Hypothesis 2.2) African American patients have significantly different measured behavioral scale scores than patients from higher socioeconomic strata after controlling for covariates. The methods used to accomplish these specific aims will include the identification of patients through a continuous review of referrals for colonoscopy, the contacting of eligible patients by telephone, and the administration of a survey instrument containing both demographic and behavioral elements. The results of this study can be used to develop interventions to increase CRC screening compliance among African Americans and other disadvantaged groups that are tailored to their attitudes and beliefs concerning colorectal cancer, colorectal cancer screening, and colonoscopy. Furthermore, the results of this study will provide pilot data concerning the performance and variance of the behavioral scales employed for use in designing future studies.
49.		2001 DISPARITIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH RECOMMENDED COLONOSCOPY 1U54CA091408-01 Application ID: 6497042 Budget Period: - Project Period: 08/03/2001 - 04/30/2006 Award Notice Date: Funding Mechanism: Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: Incidence and mortality rates for colorectal cancer (CRC) are consistently higher in African compared to Caucasian Americans. One possible explanation for this observation would be a disparity between the effectiveness of current CRC screening efforts between African and Caucasian Americans. Colonoscopy plays an integral part in all currently recommended screening strategies. Specific aim #1 of this study is to observe and analyze possible demographic predictors of compliance with referral for outpatient colonoscopy. The hypotheses addressed by the specific aim include: Hypothesis 1.1) The fraction of patients compliant with referral for colonoscopy is significantly lower in African American compared to Caucasian American patients after controlling for covariates. Hypothesis 1.2) The fraction of patients compliant with referral for colonoscopy is significantly lower in patients from lower socioeconomic strata compared to patients from higher socioeconomic strata after controlling for covariates. Specific aim #2 of this study is to measure and analyze the levels of knowledge about CRC, perceived risk of developing and dying from CRC, fear and fatalism concerning CRC, and perceived benefits and barriers to CRC screening in patients referred for outpatient colonoscopy using validated behavioral measurement scales. The hypotheses addressed by this specific aim include: Hypothesis 2.1) Patients not compliant with referral for colonoscopy have significantly different measured behavioral scale scores than compliant patients. Hypothesis referral for colonoscopy have significantly different measured behavioral scale scores than compliant patients. Hypothesis 2.2) African American patients have significantly different measured behavioral scale scores than patients from higher socioeconomic strata after controlling for covariates. The methods used to accomplish these specific aims will include the identification of patients through a continuous review of referrals for colonoscopy, the contacting of eligible patients by telephone, and the administration of a survey instrument containing both demographic and behavioral elements. The results of this study can be used to develop interventions to increase CRC screening compliance among African Americans and other disadvantaged groups that are tailored to their attitudes and beliefs concerning colorectal cancer, colorectal cancer screening, and colonoscopy. Furthermore, the results of this study will provide pilot data concerning the performance and variance of the behavioral scales employed for use in designing future studies.
50.		2001 Pilot--Compliance with recommended colonoscopy 1U54CA091405-01 Application ID: 6543786 Budget Period: - Project Period: 07/16/2001 - 04/30/2006 Award Notice Date: Funding Mechanism: Department/ Organization Type: - Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY Total Cost: Spending Categories: Incidence and mortality rates for colorectal cancer (CRC) are consistently higher in African compared to Caucasian Americans. One possible explanation for this observation would be a disparity between the effectiveness of current CRC screening efforts between African and Caucasian Americans. Colonoscopy plays an integral part in all currently recommended CRC screening strategies Specific aim #1 of this study is to observe and analyze possible demographic predictors of compliance with referral for outpatient colonoscopy. The hypotheses addressed by this specific aim include: Hypotheses 1.1) The fraction of patients compliant with referral for colonoscopy is significantly lower in African American compared to Caucasian American patients after controlling for covariates. Hypothesis 1.2) The fraction of patients compliant with referral for colonoscopy is significantly lower in patients from lower socioeconomic strata after controlling for covariates . Specific Aim #2 of this study is to measure and analyze the levels of knowledge about CRC, perceived risk of developing and dying from CRC, fear and fatalism concerning CRC, and perceived benefits and barriers to CRC screening in patients referred for outpatient colonoscopy using validated behavioral measurement scales. The hypotheses addressed by this specific aim include: Hypothesis 2.1) Patients not compliant with referral for colonoscopy have significantly different measured behavioral scale scores than compliant patients. Hypothesis 2.2) African American patients have significantly different measured behavioral scale scores than Caucasian American patients after controlling for covariates. The methods used to accomplish these specific aims will include the identification of patients through a continuous review of referrals for colonoscopy, the contacting of eligible patients by telephone, and the administration of a survey instrument containing both demographic and behavioral elements. The results of this study can be used to development interventions to increase CRC screening compliance among African Americans and other disadvantaged groups that are tailored to their attitudes and beliefs concerning colorectal cancer, colorectal cancer screening, and colonoscopy. Furthermore, the results of this study will provide pilot data concerning the performance and variance of the behavioral scales employed for use in designing future studies.
51.		1996 DREW/MEHARRY/MOREHOUSE CONSORTIUM CANCER CENTER 3P30CA049095-09S1 Application ID: 2327563 Budget Period: 06/01/1996 - 06/30/1998 Project Period: 09/30/1988 - 06/30/1998 Award Notice Date: 1996-09-23 Funding Mechanism: Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - NONE Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: CHARLES R. DREW UNIVERSITY OF MED &SCI Total Cost: Spending Categories:
52.		1996 DREW/MEHARRY/MOREHOUSE CONSORTIUM CANCER CENTER 5P30CA049095-09 Application ID: 2007749 Budget Period: 06/01/1996 - 06/30/1998 Project Period: 09/30/1988 - 06/30/1998 Award Notice Date: 1996-09-12 Funding Mechanism: Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - NONE Administering Institutes or Centers: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Awardee Organization: CHARLES R. DREW UNIVERSITY OF MED &SCI Total Cost: Spending Categories:
53.		1989 CANCER PREVENTION AWARENESS N01CO094394-000 Application ID: 2304530 Budget Period: 06/01/1989 - 10/31/1989 Project Period: 06/01/1989 - 05/31/1994 Award Notice Date: Funding Mechanism: Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - MISCELLANEOUS Administering Institutes or Centers: OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR, NCI Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories:
54.		1989 CANCER PREVENTION AWARENESS N01CO094394-002 Application ID: 2304532 Budget Period: 09/27/1989 - 02/28/1990 Project Period: 06/01/1989 - 05/31/1994 Award Notice Date: Funding Mechanism: Department/ Organization Type: SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE - MISCELLANEOUS Administering Institutes or Centers: OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR, NCI Awardee Organization: MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Total Cost: Spending Categories: The primary objective of this project is to investigate the viability of Black colleges and Universities as cancer information conduits to the black community. The Comprehensive Minority Program, Division of Extramural Activities, National Cancer Institute in a joint effort with the Office of Cancer Communications is soliciting proposals to establish black college-based awareness programs to assist in the dissemination of information about cancer to the black population, which has higher incidence and mortality rates than the general population. The intent of this solicitation is to support an intervention research program to test information diffusion strategies that are: (1) effective in the black community; (2) are practical to implement; and (3) employ a community intervention approach, working through community organizations and individuals capable of influencing large groups of people.

1.		Patel K, Gishe J, Liu J, Heaston A, Manis E, Moharreri B, Hargreaves M. Factors Influencing Recommended Cancer Screening in Low-Income African American Women in Tennessee. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2020 Feb; 7(1):129-136.				31664677
2.		Sanderson M, Lipworth L, Shrubsole MJ, Andersen SW, Shu XO, Zheng W, Hargreaves MK, Blot WJ. Diabetes, obesity, and subsequent risk of postmenopausal breast cancer among white and black women in the Southern Community Cohort Study. Cancer Causes Control. 2019 May; 30(5):425-433.				30941541
3.		Takata Y, Shu XO, Buchowski MS, Munro HM, Wen W, Steinwandel MD, Hargreaves MK, Blot WJ, Cai Q. Food intake of folate, folic acid and other B vitamins with lung cancer risk in a low-income population in the Southeastern United States. Eur J Nutr. 2020 Mar; 59(2):671-683.				30838435
4.		Hargreaves MK, Mouton CP, Liu J, Zhou YE, Blot WJ. Adverse Childhood Experiences and Health Care Utilization in a Low-Income Population. J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2019; 30(2):749-767.				31130549
5.		Apple R, Samuels LR, Fonnesbeck C, Schlundt D, Mulvaney S, Hargreaves M, Crenshaw D, Wallston KA, Heerman WJ. Body mass index and health-related quality of life. Obes Sci Pract. 2018 Oct; 4(5):417-426.				30338112
6.		Conway BN, Han X, Munro HM, Gross AL, Shu XO, Hargreaves MK, Zheng W, Powers AC, Blot WJ. The obesity epidemic and rising diabetes incidence in a low-income racially diverse southern US cohort. PLoS One. 2018; 13(1):e0190993.				29324894
7.		Zhou YE, Buchowski MS, Akatue RA, Wu J, Liu J, Hargreaves MK. Physical Activity Levels and Cardiometabolic Risks in Obese African American Adults: A Pilot Intervention Study. J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2018; 29(3):1027-1045.				30122681
8.		Warren Andersen S, Blot WJ, Shu XO, Sonderman JS, Steinwandel M, Hargreaves MK, Zheng W. Associations Between Neighborhood Environment, Health Behaviors, and Mortality. Am J Prev Med. 2018 Jan; 54(1):87-95.				29254556
9.		Kenerson D, Fadeyi S, Liu J, Weriwoh M, Beard K, Hargreaves MK. Processes in Increasing Participation of African American Women in Cancer Prevention Trials: Development and Pretesting of an Audio-Card. J Health Commun. 2017 Dec; 22(12):933-941.				29131708
10.		Heerman WJ, Jackson N, Hargreaves M, Mulvaney SA, Schlundt D, Wallston KA, Rothman RL. Clusters of Healthy and Unhealthy Eating Behaviors Are Associated With Body Mass Index Among Adults. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2017 05; 49(5):415-421.e1.				28363804
11.		Long J, Cai Q, Steinwandel M, Hargreaves MK, Bordenstein SR, Blot WJ, Zheng W, Shu XO. Association of oral microbiome with type 2 diabetes risk. J Periodontal Res. 2017 Jun; 52(3):636-643.				28177125
12.		Patel K, Inman W, Gishe J, Johnson O, Brown E, Kanu M, Theriot R, Sanderson M, Hull P, Hargreaves M. A Community-Driven Intervention for Improving Biospecimen Donation in African American Communities. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2018 02; 5(1):15-23.				28181200
13.		Sanderson M, Canedo JR, Khabele D, Fadden MK, Harris C, Beard K, Burress M, Pinkerton H, Jackson C, Mayo-Gamble T, Hargreaves MK, Hull PC. Pragmatic trial of an intervention to increase human papillomavirus vaccination in safety-net clinics. BMC Public Health. 2017 02 02; 17(1):158.				28153042
14.		Zhou YE, Buchowski MS, Liu J, Schlundt DG, Ukoli FA, Blot WJ, Hargreaves MK. Plasma Lycopene Is Associated with Pizza and Pasta Consumption in Middle-Aged and Older African American and White Adults in the Southeastern USA in a Cross-Sectional Study. PLoS One. 2016; 11(9):e0161918.				27583358
15.		Martinez DJ, Turner MM, Pratt-Chapman M, Kashima K, Hargreaves MK, Dignan MB, Hébert JR. The Effect of Changes in Health Beliefs Among African-American and Rural White Church Congregants Enrolled in an Obesity Intervention: A Qualitative Evaluation. J Community Health. 2016 06; 41(3):518-25.				26601845
16.		Ren HG, Luu HN, Cai H, Xiang YB, Steinwandel M, Gao YT, Hargreaves M, Zheng W, Blot WJ, Long JR, Shu XO. Oral health and risk of colorectal cancer: results from three cohort studies and a meta-analysis. Ann Oncol. 2016 07; 27(7):1329-36.				27217540
17.		Warren Andersen S, Zheng W, Sonderman J, Shu XO, Matthews CE, Yu D, Steinwandel M, McLaughlin JK, Hargreaves MK, Blot WJ. Combined Impact of Health Behaviors on Mortality in Low-Income Americans. Am J Prev Med. 2016 09; 51(3):344-55.				27180031
18.		Warren Andersen S, Blot WJ, Shu XO, Sonderman JS, Steinwandel MD, Hargreaves MK, Zheng W. Adherence to Cancer Prevention Guidelines and Cancer Risk in Low-Income and African American Populations. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2016 05; 25(5):846-53.				26965499
19.		Mouton CP, Hargreaves MK, Liu J, Fadeyi S, Blot WJ. Adult Cancer Risk Behaviors Associated with Adverse Childhood Experiences in a Low Income Population in the Southeastern United States. J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2016 Feb; 27(1):68-83.				27168716
20.		Yu D, Sonderman J, Buchowski MS, McLaughlin JK, Shu XO, Steinwandel M, Signorello LB, Zhang X, Hargreaves MK, Blot WJ, Zheng W. Healthy Eating and Risks of Total and Cause-Specific Death among Low-Income Populations of African-Americans and Other Adults in the Southeastern United States: A Prospective Cohort Study. PLoS Med. 2015 May; 12(5):e1001830; discussion e1001830.				26011727
21.		Luu HN, Blot WJ, Xiang YB, Cai H, Hargreaves MK, Li H, Yang G, Signorello L, Gao YT, Zheng W, Shu XO. Prospective evaluation of the association of nut/peanut consumption with total and cause-specific mortality. JAMA Intern Med. 2015 May; 175(5):755-66.				25730101
22.		Braun KL, Stewart S, Baquet C, Berry-Bobovski L, Blumenthal D, Brandt HM, Buchwald DS, Campbell JE, Coe K, Cooper LC, Espinoza P, Henry-Tillman R, Hargreaves M, James A, Salmon Kaur J, Viswanath K, Ma GX, Mandelblatt J, Meade C, Ramirez A, Scarinci I, Park Tanjasiri S, Thompson B, Vines AI, Dignan M. The National Cancer Institute''s Community Networks Program Initiative to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities: Outcomes and Lessons Learned. Prog Community Health Partnersh. 2015; 9 Suppl:21-32.				26213401
23.		Signorello LB, Cohen SS, Williams DR, Munro HM, Hargreaves MK, Blot WJ. Socioeconomic status, race, and mortality: a prospective cohort study. Am J Public Health. 2014 Dec; 104(12):e98-e107.				25322291
24.		Patel K, Kanu M, Liu J, Bond B, Brown E, Williams E, Theriot R, Bailey S, Sanderson M, Hargreaves M. Factors influencing breast cancer screening in low-income African Americans in Tennessee. J Community Health. 2014 Oct; 39(5):943-50.				24554393
25.		Matthews CE, Cohen SS, Fowke JH, Han X, Xiao Q, Buchowski MS, Hargreaves MK, Signorello LB, Blot WJ. Physical activity, sedentary behavior, and cause-specific mortality in black and white adults in the Southern Community Cohort Study. Am J Epidemiol. 2014 Aug 15; 180(4):394-405.				25086052
26.		Epplein M, Burk RF, Cai Q, Hargreaves MK, Blot WJ. A prospective study of plasma Selenoprotein P and lung cancer risk among low-income adults. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2014 Jul; 23(7):1238-44.				24762559
27.		Sanderson M, Lipworth L, Han X, Beeghly-Fadiel A, Shen-Miller D, Patel K, Blot WJ, Hargreaves MK. Mammography use among women with and without diabetes: results from the Southern Community Cohort Study. J Epidemiol Glob Health. 2014 Sep; 4(3):223-30.				25107658
28.		Hargreaves MK, Liu J, Buchowski MS, Patel KA, Larson CO, Schlundt DG, Kenerson DM, Hill KE, Burk RF, Blot WJ. Plasma selenium biomarkers in low income black and white americans from the southeastern United States. PLoS One. 2014; 9(1):e84972.				24465457
29.		Sanderson M, Fowke JH, Lipworth L, Han X, Ukoli F, Coker AL, Blot WJ, Hargreaves MK. Diabetes and prostate cancer screening in black and white men. Cancer Causes Control. 2013 Oct; 24(10):1893-9.				23860952
30.		Ukoli FA, Patel K, Hargreaves M, Beard K, Moton PJ, Bragg R, Beech D, Davis R. A tailored prostate cancer education intervention for low-income African Americans: impact on knowledge and screening. J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2013 Feb; 24(1):311-31.				23377736
31.		Cui Y, Hargreaves MK, Shu XO, Liu J, Kenerson DM, Signorello LB, Blot WJ. Prevalence and correlates of complementary and alternative medicine services use in low-income African Americans and whites: a report from the Southern Community Cohort Study. J Altern Complement Med. 2012 Sep; 18(9):844-9.				22866972
32.		Cohen SS, Signorello LB, Cope EL, McLaughlin JK, Hargreaves MK, Zheng W, Blot WJ. Obesity and all-cause mortality among black adults and white adults. Am J Epidemiol. 2012 Sep 01; 176(5):431-42.				22822174
33.		Patel K, Hargreaves M, Liu J, Kenerson D, Neal R, Takizala Z, Beard K, Pinkerton H, Burress M, Blot B. Factors influencing colorectal cancer screening in low-income African Americans in Tennessee. J Community Health. 2012 Jun; 37(3):673-9.				22048986
34.		Patel K, Ukoli F, Liu J, Beech D, Beard K, Brown B, Sanderson M, Kenerson D, Cooper L, Canto M, Blot B, Hargreaves M. A community-driven intervention for prostate cancer screening in African Americans. Health Educ Behav. 2013 Feb; 40(1):11-8.				22508702
35.		Cohen SS, Fowke JH, Cai Q, Buchowski MS, Signorello LB, Hargreaves MK, Zheng W, Blot WJ, Matthews CE. Differences in the association between serum leptin levels and body mass index in black and white women: a report from the Southern Community Cohort Study. Ann Nutr Metab. 2012; 60(2):90-7.				22353927
36.		Braun KL, Nguyen TT, Tanjasiri SP, Campbell J, Heiney SP, Brandt HM, Smith SA, Blumenthal DS, Hargreaves M, Coe K, Ma GX, Kenerson D, Patel K, Tsark J, Hébert JR. Operationalization of community-based participatory research principles: assessment of the national cancer institute''s community network programs. Am J Public Health. 2012 Jun; 102(6):1195-203.				22095340
37.		Edwards TL, Velez Edwards DR, Villegas R, Cohen SS, Buchowski MS, Fowke JH, Schlundt D, Long J, Long JR, Cai Q, Zheng W, Shu XO, Hargreaves MK, Smith J, Jeffrey S, Williams SM, Signorello LB, Blot WJ, Matthews CE. HTR1B, ADIPOR1, PPARGC1A, and CYP19A1 and obesity in a cohort of Caucasians and African Americans: an evaluation of gene-environment interactions and candidate genes. Am J Epidemiol. 2012 Jan 01; 175(1):11-21.				22106445
38.		Patel K, Hargreaves MK, Liu J, Schlundt D, Sanderson M, Matthews CE, Dewey CM, Kenerson D, Buchowski MS, Blot WJ. Relationship between smoking and obesity among women. Am J Health Behav. 2011 Sep; 35(5):627-36.				22040623
39.		Buchowski MS, Matthews CE, Cohen SS, Signorello LB, Fowke JH, Hargreaves MK, Schlundt DG, Blot WJ. Evaluation of a questionnaire to assess sedentary and active behaviors in the Southern Community Cohort Study. J Phys Act Health. 2012 Aug; 9(6):765-75.				21952413
40.		Osborn CY, Patel KA, Liu J, Trott HW, Buchowski MS, Hargreaves MK, Blot WJ, Cohen SS, Schlundt DG. Diabetes and co-morbid depression among racially diverse, low-income adults. Ann Behav Med. 2011 Jun; 41(3):300-9.				21104461
41.		Epplein M, Signorello LB, Zheng W, Cai Q, Hargreaves MK, Michel A, Pawlita M, Fowke JH, Correa P, Blot WJ. Helicobacter pylori prevalence and circulating micronutrient levels in a low-income United States population. Cancer Prev Res (Phila). 2011 Jun; 4(6):871-8.				21436385
42.		Blot WJ, Cohen SS, Aldrich M, McLaughlin JK, Hargreaves MK, Signorello LB. Lung cancer risk among smokers of menthol cigarettes. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2011 May 18; 103(10):810-6.				21436064
43.		Cohen SS, Gammon MD, Signorello LB, North KE, Lange EM, Fowke JH, Hargreaves MK, Cai Q, Zheng W, Blot WJ, Matthews CE. Serum adiponectin in relation to body mass index and other correlates in black and white women. Ann Epidemiol. 2011 Feb; 21(2):86-94.				21109453
44.		Buchowski MS, Cohen SS, Matthews CE, Schlundt DG, Signorello LB, Hargreaves MK, Blot WJ. Physical activity and obesity gap between black and white women in the southeastern U.S. Am J Prev Med. 2010 Aug; 39(2):140-7.				20621261
45.		Signorello LB, Williams SM, Zheng W, Smith JR, Long J, Cai Q, Hargreaves MK, Hollis BW, Blot WJ. Blood vitamin d levels in relation to genetic estimation of African ancestry. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2010 Sep; 19(9):2325-31.				20647395
46.		Ahmed NU, Haber G, Semenya KA, Hargreaves MK. Randomized controlled trial of mammography intervention in insured very low-income women. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2010 Jul; 19(7):1790-8.				20587669
47.		Patel K, Larson C, Hargreaves M, Schlundt D, Wang H, Jones C, Beard K. Community screening outcomes for diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol: Nashville REACH 2010 project. J Ambul Care Manage. 2010 Apr-Jun; 33(2):155-62.				20228639
48.		Osborn CY, Trott HW, Buchowski MS, Patel KA, Kirby LD, Hargreaves MK, Blot WJ, Cohen SS, Schlundt DG. Racial disparities in the treatment of depression in low-income persons with diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2010 May; 33(5):1050-4.				20185741
49.		Signorello LB, Hargreaves MK, Blot WJ. The Southern Community Cohort Study: investigating health disparities. J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2010 Feb; 21(1 Suppl):26-37.				20173283
50.		Patel K, Kenerson D, Wang H, Brown B, Pinkerton H, Burress M, Cooper L, Canto M, Ukoli F, Hargreaves M. Factors influencing prostate cancer screening in low-income African Americans in Tennessee. J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2010 Feb; 21(1 Suppl):114-26.				20173288
51.		Signorello LB, Buchowski MS, Cai Q, Munro HM, Hargreaves MK, Blot WJ. Biochemical validation of food frequency questionnaire-estimated carotenoid, alpha-tocopherol, and folate intakes among African Americans and non-Hispanic Whites in the Southern Community Cohort Study. Am J Epidemiol. 2010 Feb 15; 171(4):488-97.				20061366
52.		Larson C, Schlundt D, Patel K, Goldzweig I, Hargreaves M. Community participation in health initiatives for marginalized populations. J Ambul Care Manage. 2009 Oct-Dec; 32(4):264-70.				19887997
53.		Zheng W, Cai Q, Signorello LB, Long J, Hargreaves MK, Deming SL, Li G, Li C, Cui Y, Blot WJ. Evaluation of 11 breast cancer susceptibility loci in African-American women. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2009 Oct; 18(10):2761-4.				19789366
54.		Cohen SS, Larson CO, Matthews CE, Buchowski MS, Signorello LB, Hargreaves MK, Blot WJ. Parity and breastfeeding in relation to obesity among black and white women in the southern community cohort study. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2009 Sep; 18(9):1323-32.				19743905
55.		Larson CO, Schlundt DG, Patel K, Wang H, Beard K, Hargreaves MK. Trends in smoking among African-Americans: a description of Nashville''s REACH 2010 initiative. J Community Health. 2009 Aug; 34(4):311-20.				19365712
56.		Patel K, Schlundt D, Larson C, Wang H, Brown A, Hargreaves M. Chronic illness and smoking cessation. Nicotine Tob Res. 2009 Aug; 11(8):933-9.				19516050
57.		Signorello LB, Munro HM, Buchowski MS, Schlundt DG, Cohen SS, Hargreaves MK, Blot WJ. Estimating nutrient intake from a food frequency questionnaire: incorporating the elements of race and geographic region. Am J Epidemiol. 2009 Jul 01; 170(1):104-11.				19451177
58.		Schlundt DG, Franklin MD, Patel K, McClellan L, Larson C, Niebler S, Hargreaves M. Religious affiliation, health behaviors and outcomes: Nashville REACH 2010. Am J Health Behav. 2008 Nov-Dec; 32(6):714-24.				18442350
59.		Burgess DJ, Ding Y, Hargreaves M, van Ryn M, Phelan S. The association between perceived discrimination and underutilization of needed medical and mental health care in a multi-ethnic community sample. J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2008 Aug; 19(3):894-911.				18677077
60.		Peterson NB, Murff HJ, Cui Y, Hargreaves M, Fowke JH. Papanicolaou testing among women in the southern United States. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2008 Jul-Aug; 17(6):939-46.				18582173
61.		Murff HJ, Peterson NB, Fowke JH, Hargreaves M, Signorello LB, Dittus RS, Zheng W, Blot WJ. Colonoscopy screening in African Americans and Whites with affected first-degree relatives. Arch Intern Med. 2008 Mar 24; 168(6):625-31.				18362255
62.		Larson CO, Schlundt D, Patel K, Beard K, Hargreaves M. Validity of the SF-12 for use in a low-income African American community-based research initiative (REACH 2010). Prev Chronic Dis. 2008 Apr; 5(2):A44.				18341779
63.		Egan KM, Signorello LB, Munro HM, Hargreaves MK, Hollis BW, Blot WJ. Vitamin D insufficiency among African-Americans in the southeastern United States: implications for cancer disparities (United States). Cancer Causes Control. 2008 Jun; 19(5):527-35.				18219582
64.		Zhang X, Shu XO, Signorello LB, Hargreaves MK, Cai Q, Linton MF, Fazio S, Zheng W, Blot WJ. Correlates of high serum C-reactive protein levels in a socioeconomically disadvantaged population. Dis Markers. 2008; 24(6):351-9.				18688084
65.		Peterson NB, Murff HJ, Fowke JH, Cui Y, Hargreaves M, Signorello LB, Blot WJ. Use of colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy among African Americans and whites in a low-income population. Prev Chronic Dis. 2008 Jan; 5(1):A28.