Partners in Eliminating Cancer Disparities (administrative supplement)
Official title: Administrative Supplement: (2/3) MMC, VICC, and TSU: Partners in Eliminating Cancer Disparities
Funded at Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NIH-11573462 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A US cancer partnership is seeking continued support to keep its community-focused, data-driven work moving forward to reduce cancer disparities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2011 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $470,441 |
| NIH project number | 3U54CA163072-16S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11573462 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not a traditional patient enrollment grant; benefits arise from ongoing workforce development and community engagement that support future patient-focused research and translation.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient participation is not the primary aim of this supplement.
What this research studies
This grant supports sustaining the Meharry-Vanderbilt-Tennessee State University Cancer Partnership’s core activities, including administration, analytics, training, evaluation, and community engagement. It helps ensure cross-institution collaboration, regulatory compliance, and continuity of workforce development in cancer research. The focus is on maintaining already established programs and evaluating their impact to inform improvements for diverse communities affected by cancer. No new research initiatives are proposed; the emphasis is on keeping essential functions running smoothly so ongoing efforts can continue benefiting patients and communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Sustained infrastructure and partnerships may accelerate progress against cancer disparities and improve outcomes for underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: Prior collaborations have shown that well-supported partnerships can drive meaningful reductions in cancer disparities through coordinated research and community outreach.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pal, Tuya — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Pal, Tuya
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.