Rio Grande Valley Cancer Disparities Center
Official title: Rio Grande Valley Cancer Health Disparity Research Center
Funded at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · NIH-11313857 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Researchers and local partners will work to reduce cancer gaps affecting Hispanic/Latino people in the Rio Grande Valley by combining lab studies, health services work, and community-focused programs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Edinburg, United States) |
| Project start | August 18, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $3,229,138 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD019970-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11313857 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People living in the Rio Grande Valley—particularly Hispanic/Latino adults at risk for liver or cervical cancer or experiencing prolonged psychosocial stress—are the most likely candidates for participation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with cancers unrelated to the center's focus or those living outside the Rio Grande Valley may not directly benefit from this center's programs.
What this research studies
You can expect the center to support lab studies, clinical projects, and community programs aimed at cancers that affect our region. One project looks at biological causes of liver cancer, another studies how long-term stress may affect cancer risk, and a third focuses on improving cervical cancer and HPV screening. The center will partner with local clinics, national cancer centers, and community groups to bring research and services closer to patients. It will also train local researchers and build infrastructure so the work continues in the Rio Grande Valley.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the center could improve early detection, prevention, and tailored care for cancers that disproportionately affect Hispanic/Latino people in the region.
How similar studies have gone: Community-engaged disparity programs and HPV screening initiatives have shown benefits elsewhere, while combining basic liver-cancer biology with local outreach is a newer, less-tested mix.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chauhan, Subhash C. — University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- Study coordinator: Chauhan, Subhash C.
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.