Improving cancer education for African American students and teachers
Official title: Evaluation of Cancer Health Activism Network for Greater Equity (CHANGE)
Funded at Rice University · NIH-10890635 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping biology teachers learn more about cancer and health issues that affect African American students, so they can create better lessons that make a real difference in their students' lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rice University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $264,132 |
| NIH project number | 5R25GM150177-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10890635 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are African American students and teachers in the Houston area who are involved in biology education.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the African American community or who do not engage in biology education may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to address educational and health disparities by enhancing the knowledge of biology teachers regarding cancer research and health disparities, specifically for African American students. Through a series of workshops known as CHANGE Academies, teachers will develop and implement innovative biology lessons focused on cancer biology and health disparities. The curriculum will be refined and assessed for its impact on student outcomes, ensuring that it is socially just and transformative. The initiative also includes professional development opportunities for educators to disseminate these lessons more broadly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved educational outcomes and health awareness among African American students in biosciences.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in enhancing educational outcomes and addressing health disparities, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Rice University
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nichol, Carolyn Aitken — Rice University
- Study coordinator: Nichol, Carolyn Aitken
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.