A program to educate and train researchers on cancer health disparities.
SUCCEED Cancer Research Education Program (CREP)
This program is all about bringing together a diverse group of students and researchers to learn about and work on cancer health issues that affect different communities, so they can help make a difference in understanding and treating cancer for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Virginia Commonwealth University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Richmond, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932123 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to address cancer health disparities by developing a diverse workforce equipped to tackle complex health inequities. It focuses on enhancing the training and inclusion of underrepresented minority investigators and students in cancer research. Through collaboration between Virginia State University and Virginia Commonwealth University, the program will implement educational initiatives and community engagement strategies to improve understanding and research on cancer disparities. Participants will benefit from hands-on training and exposure to real-world challenges in cancer health disparities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program include underrepresented minority students and early-career researchers interested in cancer health disparities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of underrepresented minority groups may not directly benefit from the educational focus of this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer outcomes for underrepresented minority populations by fostering a more inclusive and effective research environment.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in cancer research have shown promise in improving health outcomes and addressing disparities.
Where this research is happening
Richmond, United States
- Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mosavel, Maghboeba — Virginia Commonwealth University
- Study coordinator: Mosavel, Maghboeba
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.