The goal of the Georgetown-Lombardi Health Disparities Initiative is to actively engage in research focused on reducing cancer disparities among the underserved and ethnic minority populations in the District of Columbia including African-Americans, Latinos, and Asian Americans.

Economics, social barriers to cancer prevention, early detection and treatment, poor health literacy, as well as a preponderance of well-known risk factors including tobacco use, poor diets, obesity, physical inactivity and biologic or inherited differences contribute to cancer disparities.

The mission of the Initiative is to facilitate, stimulate, and promote synergy in addressing the biological and environmental basis of cancer health disparities via research, training, communication, and education.

Contact number: 202-687-1860