University of Arizona · Biomedical EngineeringShroff Lab
Rachna Shroff · Tucson, Arizona
Research Focus
The research lab led by Dr. Rachna Shroff at the University of Arizona focuses on enhancing cancer clinical research, especially for underrepresented populations like Hispanics and Native Americans. The lab aims to develop a comprehensive clinical trials navigation program, making cancer trials more accessible and inclusive. By expanding the reach of the Arizona Clinical Trials Network, the lab seeks to improve participation in cancer trials and advance drug development in oncology.
cancer researchclinical trialsdiversity in clinical trialsHispanic healthNative American healthoncology researchclinical trial navigationdrug developmenthealth disparitiespatient recruitment
Research Aims
5AIM 01Increase accruals to NCI-funded clinical trials.
AIM 02Develop a clinical trials navigation program to improve access.
AIM 03Expand the Arizona Clinical Trials Network to underserved populations.
AIM 04Enhance diversity and representation in clinical research.
AIM 05Grow the clinical research enterprise at the University of Arizona Cancer Center.
Skills the Lab Values
clinical trial managementpatient recruitment strategiesdata collection and analysiscommunity outreachinterventional research designstakeholder engagementcultural competency trainingclinical trial literacy initiativesfocus groupspatient advocacy
Output against the department
Publications392top 23% of dept.134th of 595
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Citations17ktop 22% of dept.131st of 595
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