Cancer Research and Education Partnership to Improve Health Equity
1/2 Cancer Research and Education to Advance HealTh Equity (CREATE) Partnership
This program builds local cancer research, training, and community engagement to help people from underserved communities get fairer cancer prevention, care, and research opportunities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11180089 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This partnership connects San Diego State University and UC San Diego with local communities to expand cancer disparities research and education. It funds pilot research projects focused on cancer priorities in underserved neighborhoods and supports early-stage investigators from diverse backgrounds. The program also creates pathways for undergraduate, graduate, and medical students to enter cancer research and promotes bidirectional community engagement so research responds to local needs. Activities include training, pilot studies, community outreach, and program evaluation to improve cancer equity in the catchment area.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People from underserved or underrepresented communities in the SDSU/UCSD catchment area—especially those affected by cancer or concerned about cancer disparities—are the primary focus for engagement and potential participation.
Not a fit: People outside the regional catchment area or those seeking direct access to experimental cancer treatments are unlikely to receive direct benefits from this education-and-capacity program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more culturally relevant cancer programs, better outreach and prevention in underserved groups, and a more diverse cancer research workforce.
How similar studies have performed: Other community-engaged and capacity-building partnerships have improved research participation and outreach for underserved populations, and this program adapts those approaches to local cancer priorities.
Where this research is happening
San Diego, United States
- San Diego State University — San Diego, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Madanat, Hala — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Madanat, Hala
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.