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Welcome to The Community Research Exchange. Get the latest updates on Mayo Clinic's community-integrated and community-engaged research, including highlights from cancer outreach efforts, and inspiring impact stories from Arizona, Florida, the Midwest and beyond.
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When Rickey Allen Sandstrom, chair elect for the Midwest Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Community Advisory Board, talks about surviving cancer, he speaks with the…
This month’s Community Research Exchange investigator profile features Ewan K. Cobran, Ph.D., whose research focuses on improving treatment decision-making and quality of life for men…
Across the country, many people—especially in rural or underserved communities—face challenges using video-based telehealth (virtual visits) for cancer care. Reliable internet and confidence using digital…
The purpose of this study is to assess the acceptability of vaginal fluid collection for a DNA-based endometrial cancer detection test. Why This Research…
Cancer-related lymphedema is long-term swelling that can happen after cancer treatment. It occurs when the lymphatic system—part of the body that helps drain fluid, fight…
Colon cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer—yet too many people are still diagnosed late, when treatment is more difficult. Jewel M.…
For Veronica Glover, CEO and founder of SisterHermana, cancer advocacy is not abstract—it’s personal, lived, and rooted in community. As both a cancer survivor…
Early detection of cancer can greatly improve the chances of successful treatment and survival. When cancer is caught in its early stages, treatment is often…
The Mayo Clinic’s Rural Health Research Core at the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCaTS) continues to expand its network of rural health researchers…
GENetic Risk Estimation of Breast Cancer Prior to Diagnosis Mayo Clinic is seeking female volunteers who are at increased risk for breast cancer and self-identify…
Across Mayo Clinic, the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) is collaborating with local organizations, empowering individuals, and advancing health education, cancer prevention, and digital literacy. Here’s a look…
When trusted community spaces and health education come together, meaningful change can happen. That’s the vision behind Wellness for Life, a new six‑month pilot program launching in…
Laura Suarez Pardo, M.D., is leading an innovative research project focused on preventing stress‑related health concerns among underserved females in Rochester, Minnesota. As a psychiatrist…
Pancreatic cancer is one of the hardest cancers to detect and treat. Doctors have known for a long time that most pancreatic cancers have changes in a…
Cancer treatments save lives—and researchers are working to make survivorship healthier, too. Dr. Nadine Norton, a researcher at Mayo Clinic who studies cancer…
Community engagement is most powerful when it is rooted in listening, trust, and respect. For Dr. Enid Campos, CEO and clinical director of The Center Clinic, community‑based…
Across the Southwest, American Indian (AI) communities continue to experience a disproportionate burden of certain cancers, underscoring the importance of culturally grounded prevention and education efforts.…
The INTERCEPTioN study (INTERogating Cancer for Etiology, Prevention and Therapy Navigation) looks at how broad genetic testing for cancer is used in everyday cancer care.…
In this Q&A, we speak with Lindsey M. Ruppel, D.O., a family medicine physician with Mayo Clinic Health System, about her experience using a Community…
Editor's note: Dr. Dawn M. Mussallem is no longer a provider at Mayo Clinic. In this conversation, Dawn M. Mussallem, D.O., reflects on what…
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