Partnership to address cancer health disparities in underserved communities
Official title: 1/2 CSUF/UCI-CFCCC Cancer Health Disparities Research Program (CHERP)
Funded at California State University Fullerton · NIH-10907486 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is teaming up California State University, Fullerton and the University of California, Irvine to work on understanding and addressing cancer health issues that affect underserved communities, while also teaching students about these important topics.
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) | $211,067 |
| NIH project number | 5P20CA253251-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10907486 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from underserved communities who are affected by cancer health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to underserved populations or who are not affected by cancer health disparities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research initiative focuses on creating a collaborative partnership between California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) and the University of California, Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCI-CFCCC) to tackle cancer health disparities. The project aims to develop pilot research projects that will generate preliminary data for future funding applications while also educating students about cancer health disparities. By involving faculty and students from both institutions, the program seeks to enhance understanding and awareness of cancer issues affecting underserved populations. The partnership will fund five pilot projects and educate a total of 38 students over the grant period.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for cancer health disparities, ultimately benefiting underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research initiatives addressing cancer health disparities have shown promise in improving outcomes for underserved populations, indicating that this approach is both relevant and necessary.
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.