Cancer Disparities Research and Programs

Colorado Front Range Latino Community Network

This community-based consortium is an ongoing program to educate and motivate Hispanic organizations in the greater Colorado Front Range (Greeley to Pueblo ) in cancer prevention and control through community-based participatory education and research. (PI Paula Espinoza, funded by NCI)

Native American Cancer Research

This community-based organization is involved in education, networking, and support of the American Indian and Alaska Native population. Through various programs outreach to elders and others affected by cancer. (PI Linda Burhansstipanov, funded by NCI and various foundations)

Center for African American Health

Center for African American Health

This community-based organization is involved in education, networking, and support in the African American community of greater Denver in a wide range of health issues, including cancer. (UCCC collaborator Al Marcus, funded by various sources)

AMC Cancer Prevention & Control

Program Leadership

Tim Byers, MD, MPH
Associate Director for Cancer Prevention & Control
UCCC Deputy Director
tim.byers@uchsc.edu
303-724-1283

Sandra Rojas
Administrative Manager
sandra.rojas@uchsc.edu
303-724-1367

Al Marcus, PhD
Program Leader
al.marcus@uchsc.edu
303-239-3397

Support This Program

Camy Cooney
Senior Development Director
camy.cooney@cufund.org
303-813-7932

Laura Merino
Assistant Development Director
laura.merino@cufund.org
303-813-7943