Efforts to eliminate cancer health disparities in diverse populations
Official title: 1/3 Florida-California Cancer Research, Education and Engagement (CaRE2) Health Equity Center
Funded at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ · NIH-10931514 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to understand and reduce cancer rates in Black and Latino communities in Florida and California by training new scientists and collaborating with local institutions to learn more about the different groups within these populations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $972,480 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA233396-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931514 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black and Latino individuals, particularly those from diverse subpopulations within these groups.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of the Black and Latino communities or those not residing in Florida or California may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing cancer health disparities among Black and Latino populations in Florida and California. It aims to train underrepresented scientists and enhance research capacity at partner institutions. By studying diverse subpopulations, including American-born, African-born, and Caribbean-born Blacks, as well as various Latino groups, the project seeks to understand and mitigate the factors contributing to high cancer incidence and mortality rates. The collaborative approach involves multiple institutions to leverage their unique access to these populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in cancer prevention and treatment strategies for underrepresented communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities through targeted community engagement and education, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ
Tallahassee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reams, Romonia Renee — Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ
- Study coordinator: Reams, Romonia Renee
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.