Partnership to address cancer health disparities in underserved communities
2/2 CSUF/UCI-CFCCC Cancer Health Equity Research Partnership (CHERP)
This study is all about teaming up two universities to better understand and address cancer health issues in underserved communities, while also teaching students about these important topics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10916402 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a partnership between California State University, Fullerton and the University of California, Irvine to tackle cancer health disparities affecting underserved populations. The project aims to develop pilot research initiatives that will generate important data for future funding applications while also educating students about cancer health disparities. By involving faculty from both institutions, the partnership seeks to enhance understanding and awareness of these disparities through collaborative research efforts and educational programs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from underserved populations who are affected by cancer health disparities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to underserved communities or who are not affected by cancer health disparities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer health outcomes and increased awareness of disparities in underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Similar partnerships and research initiatives have shown promise in addressing health disparities, indicating a potential for success in this collaborative approach.
Where this research is happening
Irvine, United States
- University of California-Irvine — Irvine, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tanjasiri, Sora P — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Tanjasiri, Sora P
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 below.