Improving cancer drug development for diverse populations
Official title: Core 2: Research Education
Funded at Beckman Research Institute/city of Hope · NIH-10933474 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make cancer treatments better for everyone by getting more Latino/Hispanic and African-American people involved in cancer research, so that the next generation of researchers can create therapies that work well for all communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Beckman Research Institute/city of Hope NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Duarte, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $138,776 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA285116-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10933474 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latino/Hispanic-American and African-American individuals who are affected by cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the Latino/Hispanic-American or African-American communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address the disparities in cancer drug development that predominantly favor European-Americans by enhancing the participation of Latino/Hispanic-American and African-American communities. The project focuses on building a collaborative research infrastructure between the University of California at Riverside and the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center. It will involve creating training programs and educational outreach to cultivate a new generation of therapeutics researchers who reflect the ethnic diversity of Inland Southern California. By integrating research experiences and curriculum development, the initiative seeks to ensure that future cancer treatments are more inclusive and effective for all populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and equitable cancer treatments tailored to diverse populations.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have shown success in addressing health disparities through community engagement and inclusive research practices.
Where this research is happening
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Beckman Research Institute/city of Hope
Duarte, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Talisman, Tijana — Beckman Research Institute/city of Hope
- Study coordinator: Talisman, Tijana
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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.