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    Area of Science:

    • Community-engaged research
    • Health disparities
    • Cancer prevention

    Background:

    • Reducing cancer health disparities in Asian American populations necessitates collaborative strategies and strong partnerships.
    • Addressing the unique needs of diverse ethnic communities is crucial for equitable cancer care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the collaborative approach by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, HOPE Clinic, and Asian American organizations.
    • To detail community engagement strategies for understanding and involving Houston's Asian American populations in cancer research.
    • To share practical lessons learned from this community-academic-medical partnership.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized community-based participatory research (CBPR) principles to establish and maintain the partnership.
    • Formed a community advisory board to guide research and engagement activities.
    • Conducted a comprehensive community needs assessment to inform program development.
    • Implemented cancer prevention engagement and education initiatives tailored to the community.

    Main Results:

    • Key lessons included the challenge of balancing linguistic needs with limited resources.
    • Highlighted the necessity of allocating additional time and resources for research in ethnically diverse settings.
    • Emphasized the importance of raising awareness about research's role in cancer prevention within Asian American communities.

    Conclusions:

    • Community-academic-medical partnerships offer a promising framework for community engagement.
    • These collaborations effectively leverage combined expertise to develop scientifically rigorous and community-relevant research and programs.
    • Such partnerships are essential for advancing cancer research and improving outcomes in underserved populations.