Collaborative Cancer Research and Education Partnership (CURED) for BCM and TSU
Official title: 2/2 Collaborative Union for Cancer Research and Educational Development (CURED)
Funded at Texas Southern University · NIH-11415154 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A joint program by a major cancer center and Texas Southern University aims to build a shared infrastructure for cancer research, education, outreach, and workforce development.
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) | $285,563 |
| NIH project number | 5P20CA284967-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415154 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients and communities served by BCM and TSU who could benefit from improved education, outreach, and access to cutting-edge cancer research and clinical resources.
✕Less likely to help
Some individuals without access to BCM/TSU services or those not engaged in cancer research education and outreach may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project brings together BCM’s Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center and TSU to create a collaborative ecosystem for cancer-focused research and community education. The initiative will leverage existing partnerships and institutional commitments to establish shared resources, training opportunities, and outreach activities that benefit patients and communities affected by cancer. Through coordinated programs in education, research, and career development, the partnership seeks to expand the biomedical workforce and improve access to cancer care and information. The effort emphasizes community engagement and education to promote awareness, prevention, and early detection in diverse populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients and communities may see more research-trained clinicians, increased access to cancer education, and stronger local cancer education and outreach.
How similar studies have gone: Collaborations between cancer centers and universities have shown positive impacts on research productivity and community outreach in prior programs.
Where this research is happening
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Texas Southern University
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ajewole, Veronica B. — Texas Southern University
- Study coordinator: Ajewole, Veronica B.
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.