A summer program training students to address cancer health disparities.
Official title: The Meharry Cancer Summer Research Program (SuRP)
Funded at Meharry Medical College · NIH-10913535 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Meharry Cancer Summer Research Program invites undergraduate and medical students from diverse backgrounds to dive into hands-on cancer research, working alongside experienced scientists to explore important issues related to cancer health disparities over a summer of learning and discovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Meharry Medical College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $238,114 |
| NIH project number | 5R25CA281834-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10913535 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are undergraduate and medical students from racial and ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in health-related sciences.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not students or do not belong to underrepresented racial and ethnic groups may not receive direct benefits from this program.
What this research studies
The Meharry Cancer Summer Research Program (SuRP) offers undergraduate and medical students from underrepresented backgrounds an opportunity to engage in hands-on cancer research. Participants will work closely with experienced cancer investigators from Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center, focusing on projects that highlight cancer health disparities. The program aims to increase awareness of these disparities and foster diversity in the oncology research workforce. Students will complete intensive research projects over a 9 to 10-week period, gaining valuable experience in the field of cancer biology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to a more diverse workforce in cancer research, ultimately improving health outcomes for underrepresented populations.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have shown success in increasing diversity in medical and research fields, making this approach both tested and promising.
Where this research is happening
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Meharry Medical College
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stewart, Lamonica Vanette — Meharry Medical College
- Study coordinator: Stewart, Lamonica Vanette
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.