Innovation, Stewardship, Excellence, and Equity are the core values that serve as the foundation and guiding influence for HUCC.
HUCC has had a long history of serving minorities and underserved populations and addressing disparities. Thus, the mission of HUCC is to reduce the burden of cancer through research, education, and service, with emphasis on the unique ethnic and cultural aspects of minority and underserved populations. The studies of screening behaviors as well as the development of new diagnostic tools for early detection are critical in reducing the burden of cancer is a part of the Prevention program. This program addresses health disparities by developing culturally sensitive interventions specific to African-Americans and other minority populations.
The mission of HUCC is to reduce the burden of cancer measured by incidence, morbidity, and mortality utilizing behavioral and clinical research interventions. The interventions focus on lifestyle factors including tobacco, nutrition, and exercise in an effort to reduce cancer risk and improve quality of life among minorities and underserved populations.
