Enhancing Cancer Research at Clark Atlanta University for Black Communities
Official title: Enhancement of Cancer Research at Clark Atlanta University
Funded at Clark Atlanta University · NIH-11325039 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A cancer research program at an HBCU aims to advance basic science, drug discovery, and community outreach to benefit African American communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Clark Atlanta University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 1997 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,463,484 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD007590-39 |
| Project ID | NIH-11325039 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include African American adults and students/scientists pursuing cancer research and community health initiatives.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not connected to prostate cancer or related cancers may not directly benefit from this grant's focus.
What this research studies
Clark Atlanta University hosts a large cancer research center focused on basic biology, drug development, and social and behavioral aspects of cancer. The program collaborates to train students and postdoctoral researchers while engaging the community with awareness and prevention efforts. The grant supports infrastructure, mentoring, and translational activities to connect laboratory findings with potential real-world impact in prostate cancer and other cancers that disproportionately affect African Americans. Researchers work on understanding cancer biology, identifying therapeutic approaches, and educating the public about early detection and treatment options.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lead to new cancer therapies and better prevention/awareness in African American communities.
How similar studies have gone: Other centers have shown that research networks at HBCUs can drive meaningful cancer discoveries and workforce development.
Where this research is happening
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Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chaudhary, Jaideep — Clark Atlanta University
- Study coordinator: Chaudhary, Jaideep
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.