Research Capacity Core for Cancer Research at Clark Atlanta University
Official title: RESEARCH CAPACITY CORE
Funded at Clark Atlanta University · NIH-11325053 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A dedicated core at Clark Atlanta University helps prostate cancer researchers, especially in African American communities, access advanced lab services and training.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Clark Atlanta University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 1997 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $418,485 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD007590-39 |
| Project ID | NIH-11325053 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and trainees at CAU and partner sites who study prostate cancer and related health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefits may be limited to those receiving future interventions developed from the research.
What this research studies
This grant supports a centralized set of lab facilities and personnel so CAU researchers can conduct cancer studies more efficiently. It includes ongoing access to core equipment, services, and expert staff, plus training to use the tools effectively. The focus is on improving understanding of prostate cancer disparities and building capacity to pursue impactful studies that could benefit patients, especially African American men affected by the disease.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Improved access to high-quality research resources could accelerate discoveries that reduce prostate cancer disparities and improve patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other centers have shown that core facilities boost research productivity and reproducibility in cancer research.
Where this research is happening
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Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liou, Geou-Yarh — Clark Atlanta University
- Study coordinator: Liou, Geou-Yarh
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.