2026 AACI CADEx Abstracts & Posters

First Place

Racial Disparities in Cancer Service Gaps in Florida: Comparing Diagnostic and Treatment Access in Counties Within and Outside NCI Cancer Center Service Areas [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Satardekar, N. Stanley, N. Choudhari, B. Jacob
Moffitt Cancer Center

Second Place

Uncovering Barriers: Evaluating Redlining and Health Care Access in Breast Cancer Screening Disparities [Abstract] [Poster]
I. Ratnayake, M. Rahman, S. Pepper, D. Pal Mudaranthakam
The University of Kansas Cancer Center

Third Place

Harmonizing Multi-Level Public Health Data to Guide Lung Cancer Screening in New York City [Abstract] [Poster]
M. Lipsman, K. Burke, P. Tehranifar 
Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University Irving Medical Center


Abstracts are organized by category and completion status, then in alphabetical order by cancer center. Titles in light blue text indicate abstracts without accompanying posters. Winning abstract titles are indicated in blue, red, and green text.


Abstracts & Posters

Catchment Area Data, Social Determinants of Health, and Equity

1. Catchment Area Geographic Disparities in Colorectal, Prostate, Breast, and Lung Cancer Risk in Alabama [Abstract]
R.B. Buchalter, M. Fowler, N. Brown, M. Bhargava, H. Reeves, S.M.Q. Hussaini, T. Nolan, R. Aneja
O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham

2. Understanding Nuances When Presenting Native American Data for Your Catchment Area [Abstract] [Poster]
S. Nash, N. Joe, T. Kratzer, B. Morawski
University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center

3. Evaluating the Western PA Community Needs for Cancer Care, Education, and Treatment [Abstract] [Poster]
K. Demanelis, M. Tipre, M. Baskin, D. Oliver, K. Schmitz, N. De Genna
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

4. Underrepresentation of Rural Communities in Cancer-Related Clinical Trials: A Population-Based Analysis [Abstract]
A. Chen
Olympic Medical Center

5. Rural Atlas Highlights Differences in Cancer Incidence, Proportion Late Stage, and Survival Using Two Different Definitions of Rurality [Abstract] [Poster]
D. Oh, S. Atherwood, S. Gomez
UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

6. Harmonizing Multi-Level Public Health Data to Guide Lung Cancer Screening in New York City [Abstract] [Poster]
M. Lipsman, K. Burke, P. Tehranifar
Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University Irving Medical Center

7. Exploring Social, Environmental, and Health Correlates of Liver and IBD Cancer Incidence in HMNCC Catchment Area [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Brandford, M. Hernandez, P. Sohoni, J. Cullen, N. Esnaola
Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center

8. Racial Disparities in Cancer Service Gaps in Florida: Comparing Diagnostic and Treatment Access in Counties Within and Outside NCI Cancer Center Service Areas [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Satardekar, N. Stanley, N. Choudhari, B. Jacob 
Moffitt Cancer Center

9. Using Spatiotemporal Analyses and Demographic Benchmarking to Evaluate Expansion in Cancer Center Outreach [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Parajuli, N. Stanley, V. Saurez, J. Palencia, I. Fitzpatrick, T. Larkin, B. A. Diaz, W. Cajuste, J. Masson, V. Sifontes, K. Liotta, J. Carbajal, C. Gomez, D. Hernandez, K. Avery, V. Simmons, S. Vadaparampil, B. Jacob 
Moffitt Cancer Center

10. Uncovering Barriers: Evaluating Redlining and Health Care Access in Breast Cancer Screening Disparities [Abstract] [Poster]
I. Ratnayake, A. Rahman, S. Pepper, D. Pal Mudaranthakam 
The University of Kansas Cancer Center

11. Geographic Access to Diagnostic Facilities and Its Impact on Endometrial Cancer Presentation in New Mexican Women [Abstract] [Poster]
R. Adcock, M. Kosich, S. Nash, A. Meisner, C. Wiggins 
University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center

12. Cancer Incidence and Mortality Rates in Ohio: Impact of Appalachian and Metropolitan/Non-Metropolitan Residence [Abstract] [Poster]
E. Paskett, R. Baltic, R. Larson, J. Fisher
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – The James

13. Identifying Priority Areas for Geographically Targeted Screening in the City of Hope Catchment Area [Abstract] [Poster]
C. Tribby, J. Yang, D. Oh, C. Gandhi, N. Nonzee, M. Jankowska, L. Erhunmwunsee
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center

14. Exploring Disparities in Lung Cancer Screening in Massachusetts: Barriers Beyond Health Insurance [Abstract] [Poster]
D. Dhawan, J. Reiner, S. Minsky, K. Viswanath, H. Sana 
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School

15. Lung Cancer Hot Spots and Environmental Risk Factors: A Spatial Analysis in the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center Catchment Area [Abstract] [Poster]
S. Singh, K. Chaurasia, U. Topaloglu, F. Hsu, G. Deep 
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center

16. Addressing Cervical Cancer Screening Gaps in University and College Census Tracts [Abstract] [Poster]
D. Pearson, A. Stroup 
Rutgers Cancer Institute 

17. Early-Onset Cancer Trends Among Hispanics in the Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center Catchment Area, 2000-2022 [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Rizvi, A. Lam, S. Karamtoth, A. Vadathya, P. Sohoni, N. Esnaola, A. Branford, H. Luu, D. Shah, J. Cullen 
Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center

18. A Mixed-Method Approach to Identifying Unique Catchment Area Needs [Abstract] [Poster]
K. Starkweather, B. Daniels, T. Onega 
Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah

19. Postdoctoral Scholar in Community Outreach and Engagement at an NCI-Designated Cancer Center [Abstract] [Poster]
L. Lambart, R. Chen, H. Krebill, S. Lee 
The University of Kansas Cancer Center

Clinical Research and Access Through a Catchment Lens

20. Trust in Cancer Researchers and Willingness to Engage in Cancer Research [Abstract] [Poster]
K. Sonawane, A. Alekseyenko, G. Magwood, M. Ford 
Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina

21. Identifying High-Opportunity Areas to Strengthen Clinical Trial Access in an NCI Cancer Center Catchment Area [Abstract] [Poster]
D. Antonio, M. Gurley, T. Manning, C. Passaglia 
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University

22. Using Multi-Source Data Integration to Identify Gaps in Clinical Trial and Treatment Access Across Regional Research Sites [Abstract] [Poster]
T. DuBois, C. McNair 
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson

Community-Engaged Data Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination

23. Bridging Representation Gaps: Community-Driven and Probability Sampling Approaches in the UACC Catchment Area [Abstract] [Poster]
K. Roberts, N. Mantina, G. Yadav, J. Hatcher
The University of Arizona Cancer Center

24. The 3 Ds of COE (Dialogue, Data, and Dissemination): A Data-Driven, Partner-Engaged Approach to Refining Cancer Priority Focus Areas and Fostering Engagement for Action [Abstract] [Poster]
F. Saad-Harfouche, N. Clark Robinson, H. Patel, E. Bouchard 
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

25. Disseminating Resources to Support Representative Patient Enrollment Into Cancer Clinical Trials: Sequential Adaptive Testing of Social Media Campaigns [Abstract] [Poster]
S. Makhnoon, J. Lee, S. Muzeeb, A. Sridhar, L. Starkey-Wood, L. Pomeroy, C. Duria, S. Pruitt, D. Gerber 
Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center

26. Maximizing Outcomes Following Data Collection for the Community Health Assessment Survey (CHAS) in Rural and Frontier Regions of the Mountain West [Abstract] [Poster]
B. Daniels, G. Harding, R. Ceballos, T. Onega  
Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah

27. Using Catchment Area Data Within a Cancer Center Prioritization Process to Guide Community Outreach and Engagement and Research Initiatives [Abstract] [Poster]
N. Acuna, R. Balingit, Z. Surani 
Cedars-Sinai Cancer

28. Bridge to Community: Needs Assessment and Data Collection Through Community Partnerships [Abstract] [Poster]
S. Ntiri, J. Slade, N. Woodard, P. Slade-Martin, C. Caldwell, R. Minor, R. Carter 
University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center

29. Identifying Cancer Screening Gaps Across Nebraska Through a Catchment-Centered Population Health Assessment [Abstract]
S. Paritala, S. Watanabe-Galloway, R. Singh 
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

30. Evaluating Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, Perceptions and Behavioral Intentions Regarding the HPV Vaccine [Abstract] [Poster]
M. Ford, K. Cartmell, P. Nietert, A. Malek, D. Wilson, K. Sonawane, C. Richardson, P. Le, C. Keeve, J. Zabec, S. Hoffman, I. Sanders, M. Slan, J. McLauren, M Platt, E. Gomez, J. Zserai, B. Poore, C. Cody, V. Ladd, M. Beattie, D. Sudduth, K. Kreps, H. Breland, H. Lemon, J. Roberts, M. Nazario
Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina

31. Improving Rural Cancer Screening Rates Through Community-Engaged Multi-Level Patient Navigation: A Study in a Southeastern Academic Health System [Abstract] [Poster]
M. Ford, M. Ellison, M. Balassone, J. Zserai, A.S. McCoy, S. Lewandowski, N. Premselaar, S. King, R. Anderson, R. DeMass, G. Silvestri  
Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina

32. Using Community-Engaged Systems Science to Inform Food Service Delivery Among Hollywood Food Coalition’s Community Exchange Program: A Case Study for Informing Complex Systems Within the Cancer Care Continuum [Abstract] [Poster]
N. Stanley, B. De Leon, Z. Walts, M. Sabbaghtorkan, T. Gwanzura, J. Gonzalez-Mejia, H. Olson-Williams, S. De La Torre, B. Akasreku, N. Angelo, R. Nianogo, D. Young, H. Zhou, M. Prelip, M. Wang 
Moffitt Cancer Center

33. Informing Cancer Prevention and Control in Maryland Through Geospatial Analysis and Community Advisory Partnerships [Abstract] [Poster]
D. Arteaga-Vargas, S. Gabram-Mendola, M. Desjardins, J. King, G. Destine, O. Brawley 
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University

34. Harmonized Measures for NCI-Designated Cancer Center Catchment Area Assessments [Abstract] [Poster]
L. Lambart, K. Van Goethem, S. Beckman, J. Luo, L. Jin, S. Watanabe-Galloway, S. Paritala, A. Kahl, D. Dixon, Y. Jones
The University of Kansas Cancer Center

Innovations in Data Integration and Infrastructure Development

35. Statewide Genomic Screening in South Carolina: Coverage and Positivity Across Rurality and Social Vulnerability [Abstract] [Poster]
K. Sonawane, D. Judge, E. Moore, S. Norman, C. Allen 
Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina

36. Aligning Cancer Center Priorities With Catchment Needs via Integration of COE and Administrative Data [Abstract] [Poster]
G. Yadav, N. Mantina, K. Roberts, J. Hatcher 
The University of Arizona Cancer Center

37. A Study of Prostate Cancer Active Surveillance Using Electronic Health Record Data [Abstract]
J. Luo, S. Khan, D. Caruthers, S. Brown 
Siteman Cancer Center

38. Utility of a Multi-Payer Claims Database for the Estimation of Cancer Screening Rates in North Carolina [Abstract] [Poster]
C. Baggett, B. Jackson, J. Lund, G. Stehlin, K. Reeder-Hayes 
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

39. Developing the Population Cancer Assessment and Surveillance Engine (PopCASE) [Abstract] [Poster]
J. Rose, S. Sahoo, K. Lyytinen, F. Hussain, A. Sarangadharan Geetha Kumar, H. Menegay, S. Song, R. Lanese, L. Liu, J. Tsui, S. Koroukian 
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

40. An AI-Powered Approach to Accessing Catchment Area Data [Abstract] [Poster]
D. Stone, T. Onega
Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah

41. SHAPE: Advancing Population Health Data Evaluation and Visualization for the Huntsman Cancer Institute Catchment Area [Abstract] [Poster]
K. Starkweather, B. Daniels, T. Onega 
Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah

Innovative Use of Cancer Registry Data

42. A Single Report Type to Convey Excess Cancer Burden to Multiple Stakeholder Groups [Abstract] [Poster]
J. Rose, S. Schmit, E. Trapl, F. Hussain, F. Liu, L. Vu, S. Koroukian 
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

43. Midwest Data Partners Workshop [Abstract] [Poster]
K. Van Goethem, S. Beckman, H. Krebill, L. Lambart, A. Ismail, L. Jin, S. Watanabe-Galloway, S. Nash, K. Jones 
The University of Kansas Cancer Center

44. Beyond Incidence and Mortality: Innovative Use of Cancer Registry and Health Care Claims Data to Assess Cancer Care Quality in a Catchment Area [Abstract
L. Spees, K. Johnson, B. Jackson, C. Baggett, H. Morris, M. Roberson, T. Thompson, S. Wheeler, N. Caston 
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

45. Democratizing Catchment Area Data: Enhancing the Capacity of Community Health Educators to Prioritize Outreach and Engagement Across Counties [Abstract] [Poster]
J. McDougall, L. Tallent, K. Briant, E. Carosso, C. Chavez Mendoza, M. Cobbinah, C. Dee, N. Gonzalez, G. Ibarra, S. Johnson, J. Lopez-Ramirez, L. Marin-Gomez, S. McSorley, M. Olivera, D. Padron, M. Shen, J. Mendoza 
Fred Hutch Cancer Center

46. Every County Counts: Empowering Communities Against Cancer, the Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Kahl, W. Zahnd, A. Gronemeyer, R. Schramm, M. Hartwig, N. Askelson, K. Wells Sittig, M. Charlton 
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Iowa

47. Spatial-Temporal Analysis of Cancer Incidence at the Census Tract Level in Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Catchment Area [Abstract]
J. Zhao, M. Tipre, K. Tossas 
VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center

Qualitative and Mixed-Method Insights on Catchment Areas

48. Meeting Men Where They Are: Insights to Improve Cancer Screening Uptake in Dallas-Fort Worth [Abstract] [Poster]
A. Radunsky, E. Repasky, R. Higashi, A. Israel, S. Pruitt
Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Late-Breaking Abstracts

Catchment Area Data, Social Determinants of Health, and Equity

1. Catchment-Specific Identification of Adult T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma Using Population-Based Cancer Registry Data [Abstract]
P. Pinheiro1,2, T.Z. Insaf3,4, A.N. Balda1, Q. Liu5, B. Qiao3, J.C. Ramos2
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Health System1; University of Miami School of Medicine2; New York State Department of Health3; University at Albany, State University of New York4; American Cancer Society5

2. Health Atlas and AI: Integration of AI-Assisted Search to Facilitate Identification of Place-Based Factors Correlated With Health Outcomes [Abstract] [Poster]
D. Oh1,2, K. Kemper-McIsaac1, E. Brelsford3, K. Taylor3, V. Dixit3, A. Nickerson1, S. Shariff-Marco1,2, S. Gomez, M. Pletcher
1UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center; 2University of California, San Francisco; 3Stamen Design

3. Temporal Trends in Stage at Diagnosis for Screening Amenable Cancers in the Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center Catchment Area [Abstract] [Poster]
E. Gardner, A. Vadathya, A. Rizvi, D. Shah, H. Luu, A. Brandford, M. Hernandez, N. Esnaola, J. Cullen
Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center

Clinical Research and Access Through a Catchment Lens

4. Applying Catchment Insights to Strengthen Clinical Research Access and Engagement: Developing CCR Cancer InFocus [Abstract]
B. Adjei1, J. Levine1, A. Acquaye-Mallory1, T. Burus2
National Cancer Institute1, UK Markey Cancer Center2

Innovative Use of Cancer Registry Data  

5. Spatial Analysis of Residential Radon Exposure and Cancer Incidence in Kentucky [Abstract] [Poster]
N. Li1, K. Sclater2, T. Burus2, M. Windon2, E. Durbin2, B. Huang1,2
UK Markey Cancer Center1; University of Kentucky2


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