Center for Biomedical and Health Research at TSU focuses on health disparities
Official title: Center for Biomedical and Health Research at TSU
Funded at Texas Southern University · NIH-11417304 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant to Texas Southern University helps build and sustain a nationwide hub that supports researchers, especially early-career scientists, to study cancers and health disparities.
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 30, 1986 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $4,499,716 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD007605-33 |
| Project ID | NIH-11417304 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals with cancer or at-risk populations in communities linked to health disparities, and early-career investigators seeking mentorship and funding.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the focus on cancer disparities or those not connected to the TSU region may not directly benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This NIH funding renewal strengthens TSU’s capacity to conduct basic biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research related to cancers and health disparities. It aims to expand infrastructure, nurture early-stage investigators, and foster partnerships with major research centers to translate findings into better health for underserved communities. The center emphasizes developing new methods and collaborations to address variations in health outcomes across populations. The program supports career development and seeks broader funding to sustain impactful research over 2025–2030.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could accelerate discoveries that reduce cancer-related health disparities and improve access to research opportunities for researchers and communities served by TSU.
How similar studies have gone: Prior similar NIB?RCMI-type programs have shown that building research capacity and community partnerships can lead to improved research output and healthier populations, though outcomes vary by implementation.
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
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.