Mentoring future cancer researchers from diverse backgrounds
Official title: Career Enhancement Program
Funded at University of Hawaii at Manoa · NIH-10931614 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Career Enhancement Program at the University of Hawai`i Cancer Center is here to help new researchers who want to study cancer in minority communities and find ways to improve health outcomes for people from different backgrounds.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Hawaii at Manoa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Honolulu, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $74,116 |
| NIH project number | 5P20CA275734-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931614 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, including Asian Americans and other minority populations.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to underrepresented groups or who are not involved in cancer research may not receive direct benefits from this program.
What this research studies
The Career Enhancement Program at the University of Hawai`i Cancer Center aims to identify and mentor promising investigators who are interested in conducting research focused on minority health and addressing ethnic and racial disparities in cancer. This program provides support and resources to help these researchers develop independent careers in translational research. By leveraging the unique diversity of Hawai`i's population, the program seeks to foster innovative studies that can lead to improved cancer outcomes for underrepresented communities. Participants will benefit from quality mentorship and access to a rich network of resources and expertise.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer treatment and outcomes for minority populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives focusing on minority health and disparities in cancer have shown success in improving research outcomes and addressing health inequities.
Where this research is happening
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Maskarinec, Gertraud — University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Study coordinator: Maskarinec, Gertraud
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.