Collaboration to reduce cancer disparities in Virginia
1/2 VSU-MCC Partnership for Cancer Disparities Research and Training program (SUCCEED)
This study is all about working together to help local communities, especially African Americans, by teaching people how to fight cancer and improve health for everyone, focusing on liver and gastrointestinal cancers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Virginia Commonwealth University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Richmond, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932117 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on a partnership between Virginia State University and the Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center to address cancer disparities affecting local communities, particularly among African Americans. The program aims to educate and train individuals to contribute to cancer health equity through collaborative research and community engagement. By leveraging the strengths of both institutions, the initiative will conduct pilot studies on liver and gastrointestinal cancers, guided by local data and community needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include African American individuals and communities affected by cancer disparities.
Not a fit: Patients outside of the targeted demographic or those not affected by cancer disparities may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer outcomes and reduced disparities for underserved populations in Virginia.
How similar studies have performed: Similar collaborative approaches have shown promise in addressing health disparities, making this initiative a potentially impactful extension of established methods.
Where this research is happening
Richmond, United States
- Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Winn, Robert a. — Virginia Commonwealth University
- Study coordinator: Winn, Robert a.
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.