CREATE Partnership to Advance Cancer Health Equity
Official title: 1/2 Cancer Research and Education to Advance HealTh Equity (CREATE) Partnership
Funded at San Diego State University · NIH-11402694 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large partnership between SDSU and UCSD aims to boost cancer research and education with a focus on health disparities in underserved communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,299,236 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA285117-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11402694 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals from catchment-area communities, underrepresented students, early-stage investigators, and patients who may benefit from more community-relevant cancer research and education.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly connected to the SDSU/UCSD catchment area or not participating in cancer-focused education or community-engagement activities may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds a multi-institution effort to grow cancer research capacity and diversify the cancer workforce, especially among underrepresented students and early-stage investigators. It emphasizes bi-directional community engagement to ensure research priorities reflect community needs. The program includes core facilities for talent development, pilot research, and education across SDSU and UCSD that will foster a more diverse future workforce in cancer research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients from underserved communities could see more relevant cancer research, better access to opportunities, and a stronger pipeline of cancer researchers who understand their needs.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have shown benefits in building diverse cancer research capacity and community engagement, though outcomes depend on sustained collaboration and implementation.
Where this research is happening
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San Diego State University
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Madanat, Hala — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Madanat, Hala
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.