Improving cancer research and education to promote health equity
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-10929479 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve cancer research and education by bringing together San Diego State University and UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, with a focus on helping students and new researchers while addressing health issues in the community.
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) | $330,896 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA285115-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929479 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals from diverse backgrounds, particularly those from Asian American and Hispanic communities in California.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to the targeted communities or who are not interested in cancer research initiatives may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance cancer research and education by providing strategic leadership and administrative support to ensure effective collaboration between San Diego State University and UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center. The Administrative Core will create an efficient infrastructure to facilitate scientific and administrative activities, while also developing opportunities for students and early-stage investigators. By focusing on health disparities and community outreach, the initiative seeks to build a diverse workforce that reflects the local population's needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer research initiatives and a more diverse workforce in the field of cancer health equity.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in enhancing community engagement and improving health outcomes through targeted cancer research and education 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
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.