A review of advocate–scientist collaboration in federally funded environmental breast cancer research centers
2011
Breast Cancer and Environment Research Centers: A Collaborative Overview
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Lori B. Baralt, Sabrina McCormick
Hypothesis
How can future funding for breast cancer and environment research be better specified?
Conclusion
The study highlights the need for improved participatory methods in breast cancer and environment research.
Supporting Evidence
- The study emphasizes the importance of community-based participatory research in breast cancer studies.
- Recommendations were made for better training and defined roles in participatory research.
- The Bay Area BCERC was highlighted as a successful example of advocate-scientist collaboration.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at how different centers work together on breast cancer research and suggested ways to make that teamwork better.
Methodology
The study provided an overview of the collaborative process based on surveys and interviews with advocates and scientists.
Limitations
The findings may not be generalizable to all center advocates and scientists due to the limited sample of respondents.
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