Engaging urban minority youth and teachers in cancer research education
Catalyzing Cancer Research among Urban Underrepresented Minority Youths and Teachers (CATALYST)
This program is all about helping middle school students from underrepresented communities in West Baltimore learn about cancer research and healthcare careers through fun hands-on activities and mentoring, aiming to inspire them and their families while tackling educational gaps that affect health outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Maryland Baltimore NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10922757 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to inspire and educate middle school students from underrepresented minority communities in West Baltimore about cancer research and healthcare careers. It involves hands-on cancer research experiences, mentoring, and the development of innovative curricula tailored to enhance science learning. By engaging students, their families, and teachers, the program seeks to address the educational disparities that contribute to cancer incidence and outcomes in these communities. The initiative focuses on early educational interventions that consider the social determinants of success.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include middle school students from underrepresented minority backgrounds in West Baltimore and their teachers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not middle school students or who do not belong to underrepresented minority communities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower underrepresented minority youth with knowledge and skills in cancer research, potentially leading to improved health outcomes in their communities.
How similar studies have performed: Similar educational interventions have shown promise in increasing interest and participation in STEM fields among underrepresented populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- University of Maryland Baltimore — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Adebamowo, Clement Adebayo — University of Maryland Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Adebamowo, Clement Adebayo
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.