Our Outreach Team The Rutgers Cancer Institute’s Community Outreach and Engagement (COE ) team is made up of Rutgers Cancer Health Equity Center of Excellence faculty, staff, and members of our Community Cancer Action Board. To learn more about our team members, visit cinj.org/ outreach/communityoutreach-and-engagement Dorothy Reed Co-Chair, Community Cancer Action Board
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Community Cancer Action Board (CCAB) This leadership and advisory group consists of 35 key stakeholders and patient advocates representing diverse populations throughout the state.
Members n Serve as the voice of the community n Share professional/personal experience as
representatives of the community n Advise on scientific, ethical, and operational issues of cancer research n Address local concerns to inform scientific agenda and outreach efforts n Identify and recommend opportunities for grants and philanthropic funding n Create a winning strategy for the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey n Foster partnerships between the cancer care and research communities
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