Rio Grande Valley Cancer Disparities Center
Rio Grande Valley Cancer Health Disparity Research Center
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 ID | NIH-11313857 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: 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.
Not a fit: 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.
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 performed: 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
Edinburg, United States
- 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 below.