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Call for Proposals! Center seeks projects aimed at reducing cancer disparities

Written by Kim Furlow, communications manager, Institute for Public Health  


The Center for Community Health Partnership and Research is joining forces with university
partners the Institute for Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS) and Siteman Cancer Center to call for projects that connect community and academic partners in service of lowering cancer disparities and providing equitable cancer care. Selected projects will be presented at the September 26 Pitch Partners event on Cancer Research. The deadline to submit a proposal
is September 5 at 5 p.m. CST.

Community partners and Wash U, ICTS, and Siteman Cancer Center faculty are invited to submit ideas for research projects, program expansions, program evaluations, new interventions, and other projects related to improving cancer equity within the greater St. Louis region. Community partners may include health and social service providers, faith organizations, neighborhood groups, non-profit organizations, public health agencies, and others who live and work in St. Louis.

All of us have been impacted by the devastating effects of cancer in some way. It’s important for communities and academics to work in partnership to develop strategies that focus on cancer prevention, awareness of screening and early treatment.  These collaborative efforts can have a significant impact toward reducing cancer rates and death.

Angela Brown, director, Center for Community Health Partnership and Research

From 5-7 p.m. on September 26, Pitch Partners focuses broadly on projects that address disparities in cancer in the St. Louis region. Examples of topics may include, but are not limited to:

  • Screening tools and programs
  • Support for patients receiving cancer treatment
  • New or expanding programs
  • New or expanding areas of community-engaged cancer research
  • Evaluation of cancer-focused tools, support services, or other programs

At Pitch Partners, up to five selected individuals and/or teams present five-minute pitch-style presentations. Teams can use a variety of visual media. Following each presentation, presenters hear feedback from a review panel and participate in Q&A with the small audience.

The event concludes with pitch-specific breakout sessions for networking, sharing insights, and additional input. Often, this is where partnerships develop.

Following the event, individuals selected to pitch will be eligible for up to $10,000 in partnership development support. Presenting at the in-person Pitch Partners event does not guarantee a partnership or funding. 

This event is sponsored by the Center for Community Health Partnership and Research at the Institute for Public Health and the Institute of Clinical & Translational Sciences, with additional support from Siteman Cancer Center.