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About Us

The Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) leads Karmanos Cancer Institute's community outreach and engagement efforts. The Office works to monitor the cancer burden in Karmanos' 46 county catchment area and engage our communities and scientists in strategies to reduce that burden and improve cancer outcomes across all populations.

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Meet the advocates aiming to eliminate cancer health disparities and reduce the burden of cancer.

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    Detroit, MI 48202

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New Karmanos Cancer Institute and Detroit Public Library Partnership Educates Community About Cancer Treatment Options and Research

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute ’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) is partnering with the Detroit Library to present t...

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Free Training for Community Members Gives Insights into Health Research

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement and the Wayne State University School of Medicine's C...

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