Embedding Community Engagement in Underrepresented Student Cancer Research Training Programs: A Preliminary Report
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Authors
- Noé C. Crespo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2302-5257)
- Valesca Largaespada
- Dennis R. Trinidad
- Ricardo M. Zayas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6272-0519)
- Tanya Penn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6393-0367)
- Jill Dumbauld Nery
- Jesse Nodora (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6756-4423)
- Richard M. Cripps (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6565-285X)
- Kirti Ghei
- Marı́a Elena Martı́nez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6728-1834)
- Corinne McDaniels-Davidson
- James Murphy
- Hala Madanat
- Dahlia I. Sandoval
- Mercedes A. Mendoza
Institutions
- San Diego State University (US)
- UC San Diego Health System (US)
- University of California San Diego (US)
- Human Longevity (United States) (US)
- Behavioral Health Services (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cancer Education
- Published
- 2026-08-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-026-02969-z
- Primary Topic
- Service-Learning and Community Engagement
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Cancer Institute