Cancer research education program for TSU students
Official title: BCM/TSU P20 Collaborative Cancer Research Education Program (C-REP)
Funded at Texas Southern University · NIH-11415163 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant supports an 8-week mentored cancer research experience for 20 Texas Southern University students to learn about cancer science and career pathways.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Texas Southern University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $114,225 |
| NIH project number | 5P20CA284967-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415163 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are TSU students interested in science and cancer research who can commit to the summer program and follow-up outreach activities.
✕Less likely to help
Students not interested in cancer research or unable to participate in the full program may not benefit.
What this research studies
At Baylor College of Medicine, in collaboration with Texas Southern University, 20 TSU students will participate in a supervised cancer research experience during a summer program. The program uses BCM and TSU resources to expose students to cutting-edge cancer technologies and real-world research practices. After the summer experience, participants will engage in year-long outreach activities to build knowledge about cancer research careers and community health outcomes. The goal is to attract more students into biomedical research and strengthen the cancer research workforce at both institutions and in the broader community.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more students from TSU will pursue careers in cancer research and improve community awareness about cancer health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Past collaborative education programs have shown that structured mentored experiences can boost interest and persistence in biomedical research careers.
Where this research is happening
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Texas Southern University
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Xie, Huan — Texas Southern University
- Study coordinator: Xie, Huan
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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.