The specific aims of the UMGCCC Office of COE are:
Aim 1
Describe the UMGCCC catchment area using a data-driven approach and use needs assessment data and community-engaged input to inform and prioritize research and cancer control activities.
Aim 2
Conduct evidence-based and impactful cancer control activities serving those in the UMGCCC catchment area. These activities are driven by data from Aim 1 and our COE strategic planning process. Activities include but are not limited to disseminating and implementing evidence-based interventions and guidelines, public education, and public health policy impact.
Aim 3
Apply COE strategies to inform research and support integration of COE throughout the UMGCCC Programs. This involves communicating community needs to UMGCCC leadership, ensuring that clinical trial enrollments reflect the demographics of our catchment area, and that research priorities are aligned with the UMGCCC and COE strategic planning process.