Current Projects - Assessment
Redes En Acción: The National Latino Cancer Research Network (CNP), established in 2000 and continued in 2005 as this Community Networks Program of the National Cancer Institute, is dedicated to developing a national infrastructure of academic centers, community and federal partners and local and regional health professionals, civic leaders and researchers to stimulate cancer control research, awareness and training.
Genetic Evaluation for Breast Cancer Susceptibility in Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White Women in South Texas is studying how genetic counseling impacts women’s awareness, perceptions, and decisions about genetic testing to spur culturally sensitive interventions that promote informed decision-making among Hispanics and non-Hispanic whites for breast cancer counseling and testing.
Texas Tobacco Prevention Initiative: Evaluation and Technical Assistance in Media Campaign for TDH Prevention Pilot Project aims to develop an intensive regional, comprehensive tobacco control media campaign at CDC-recommended funding levels in several East Texas communities.