CaRE2 Cancer Research Education Core supports future cancer researchers
Official title: Research Education Core
Funded at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ · NIH-11412599 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant to train and mentor scientists who will study cancer and help reduce its impact in the US.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $106,689 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA233396-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11412599 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This program targets aspiring cancer researchers (postbaccalaureate, graduate students, postdocs, and early-career investigators) rather than patients.
✕Less likely to help
Patients currently seeking direct clinical treatment guidance are not the primary beneficiaries of this grant.
What this research studies
This program partners Florida A&M University with UF and USC to create a Health Center focused on cancer education and research. It funds a one-year mentored postbaccalaureate program for 30 trainees and broad career development for 90 graduate students, postdocs, and early-career investigators, plus ongoing CaRE2-Grad+ trainees. Participants will engage in multidisciplinary cancer research experiences, mentorship, and structured training to build research careers. The goal is to expand the workforce equipped to address cancer morbidity and mortality and to evaluate the effectiveness of education activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more trained cancer researchers could contribute to reducing cancer burden and its economic impact.
How similar studies have gone: Education-focused research cores have shown positive effects on trainee development and research productivity in cancer-related fields.
Where this research is happening
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ
Tallahassee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mochona, Bereket - — Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ
- Study coordinator: Mochona, Bereket -
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.