Collaboration to enhance alcohol research and training at a Historically Black College.
Administrative Core
This study is all about bringing together North Carolina Central University and the UNC Alcohol Research Center to create better training and research opportunities for students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, so they can help tackle health issues related to alcohol use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894179 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on strengthening the partnership between North Carolina Central University (NCCU) and the UNC Alcohol Research Center to enhance alcohol research and training opportunities. It aims to build research capacity and expertise, particularly addressing health disparities related to alcohol use. The program will involve underrepresented minority students in collaborative education and training activities, fostering their involvement in biomedical research. Through this initiative, the project seeks to create a supportive environment for students and faculty engaged in alcohol-related research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include underrepresented minority students pursuing degrees in health professions or biomedical research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not students or do not belong to underrepresented minority groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could improve educational and research opportunities for underrepresented minority students in the field of alcohol research.
How similar studies have performed: Previous collaborations in similar educational and research initiatives have shown success in enhancing research output and student involvement in biomedical fields.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Crews, Fulton T — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Crews, Fulton T
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.