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-10977267 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about teaming up to help local communities, especially African Americans, by working together to understand and reduce cancer disparities, focusing on liver and gastrointestinal cancers, so we can improve health outcomes for everyone in Virginia.
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) | $39,441 |
| NIH project number | 3P20CA264068-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10977267 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include African American individuals and communities affected by cancer disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of Virginia or those not impacted by cancer disparities may not benefit 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 and reduce cancer disparities affecting local communities, particularly among African Americans. The program aims to educate and train individuals who will contribute to cancer health equity through collaborative research and community engagement. By leveraging local data and resources, the initiative will conduct pilot studies on liver and gastrointestinal cancers, aiming to improve cancer-related outcomes for Virginians.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer care and outcomes for underserved populations in Virginia.
How similar studies have gone: Similar collaborative approaches have shown promise in addressing health disparities, making this initiative a potentially impactful continuation of those efforts.
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.