Improving cancer health disparities through collaboration and education
Official title: CHERP Administrative Core
Funded at California State University Fullerton · NIH-10907497 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about teaming up two universities to find better ways to tackle cancer health issues that affect certain groups more than others, while also giving underrepresented students a chance to learn and grow in cancer research, which could lead to better care for patients in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California State University Fullerton NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fullerton, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $114,237 |
| NIH project number | 5P20CA253251-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10907497 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from underrepresented communities who are affected by cancer health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to underrepresented communities or who are not affected by cancer health disparities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cancer health disparities by fostering a partnership between California State University, Fullerton and the University of California, Irvine. It aims to implement and evaluate pilot projects that address cancer health disparities while providing educational opportunities for underrepresented students in the field of cancer research. The initiative includes administrative oversight to ensure effective communication and collaboration between the institutions, ultimately leading to more competitive grant applications and a diverse pool of future scientists. Patients may benefit from improved understanding and solutions to cancer health disparities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better strategies for addressing cancer health disparities, ultimately improving outcomes for affected patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous collaborations in cancer health disparities research have shown promise, indicating that this approach could yield beneficial results.
Where this research is happening
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California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tolmasky, Marcelo E — California State University Fullerton
- Study coordinator: Tolmasky, Marcelo E
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.