# The Implementation Science Center for Cancer Control Equity - Research Program

> **NIH NIH P50** · HARVARD UNIVERSITY D/B/A HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH · 2021 · $816,974

## Abstract

Abstract - Research Program
The goal of the Research Program is to develop innovative implementation and methods research, in
partnership with the I-Lab and its participating CHCs, that will lead to increased implementation of evidence-
based (EB) cancer prevention and control interventions in vulnerable communities across the state. We also
aim to increase the interest in and capacity of our investigator workforce for implementation science (IS)
related to health equity and to support the development of implementation research capacity of our I-Lab CHC
partners.
The Research Program has three primary components. First, we will create a robust research setting that
integrates a focus on IS and health equity to conduct implementation and methodologic research in our I-Lab,
by: (1) creating a pipeline of research and methods projects that will address critical and emerging issues in
implementation of EB cancer prevention and control strategies; (2) providing resources to allow jr. investigators
and I-Lab partners to ask and answer key implementation questions, using our data ecosystem; (3) supporting
an Implementation Science and Health Equity working group; and (4) tracking and evaluating Center success.
Second, we will conduct innovative pilot studies though the Implementation Studies Unit to improve uptake of
EBIs, and their sustainability, efficiency, and acceptability. The initial pilots will focus on: (1) cross-cancer
screening—that is determining if pairing CRC and mammography screening will increase uptake of individual
and dual screening, and reduce CHC staff burden; and (2) the extent to which CHCs are using evidence-based
interventions (EBIs) for cancer prevention, specifically in nutrition, physical activity, and tobacco, and will
identify actionable factors in the implementation context that enabled use of EBIs.
Third, we will conduct innovative methodologic studies via the Methods Unit that address key issues including:
(1) development and testing of a planned adaptation process, the “Equity-focused Adaptation Process” for use
in community settings; (2) development of cost- effectiveness methods for implementation strategies; and (3)
development of strategies to address incomplete and missing EHR Data in IS studies.
The Methods Unit will also develop an “Implementation Research Methods Incubator” (IRMI), to identify and
address critical methodological challenges in on-going IS studies.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10252863
- **Project number:** 5P50CA244433-03
- **Recipient organization:** HARVARD UNIVERSITY D/B/A HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
- **Principal Investigator:** Karen M. Emmons
- **Activity code:** P50 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $816,974
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2019-09-20 → 2024-08-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10252863

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10252863, The Implementation Science Center for Cancer Control Equity - Research Program (5P50CA244433-03). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10252863. Licensed CC0.

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