Partnership to reduce cancer disparities in Virginia
Official title: 2/2 VSU-MCC Partnership for Cancer Disparities Research and Training program (SUCCEED)
Funded at Virginia State University · NIH-10932879 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about teaming up two universities to help fight cancer in local communities, especially for African Americans, by training people to work together on research and community projects that focus on liver and gastrointestinal cancers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Virginia State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Petersburg, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1 |
| NIH project number | 5P20CA264068-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932879 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from African American communities who are at risk for or affected by cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to the targeted African American populations or those not affected by cancer may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a partnership between Virginia State University and the Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center to address cancer disparities affecting local communities, particularly among African Americans. The program aims to educate and train individuals who will contribute to reducing these disparities through collaborative research and community engagement. By leveraging the strengths of both institutions, the initiative will conduct pilot studies on liver and gastrointestinal cancers, informed by local data and community needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer outcomes and reduced disparities for African American populations in Virginia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous collaborations focused on cancer disparities have shown promise in improving health outcomes, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Virginia State University
Petersburg, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Faison, Milton O — Virginia State University
- Study coordinator: Faison, Milton O
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.