Improving cancer research and education for underserved communities
Official title: 2/2 Cancer Research and Education to Advance HealTh Equity (CREATE) Partnership
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-10929478 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The CREATE Partnership is working to improve cancer research and education for underserved communities by involving local people and training new researchers to focus on the specific cancer needs of their neighborhoods.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,241,389 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA285115-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929478 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from underserved communities, particularly those affected by advanced cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to the targeted underserved communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The CREATE Partnership aims to enhance cancer research and education by focusing on health disparities affecting underserved populations. This initiative involves community engagement and aims to recruit diverse early-stage investigators to become independent cancer researchers. The project will conduct relevant research and pilot studies that address cancer priorities in the local community, while also expanding educational opportunities for students in various academic programs. By fostering a diverse workforce, the partnership seeks to create a future where cancer research reflects the needs of the community.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer treatment and prevention strategies tailored for underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities through community-engaged approaches, making this initiative a promising continuation of those efforts.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martinez, Maria Elena — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Martinez, Maria Elena
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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.