Training and education program to enhance research capacity in cancer genomics and health disparities.
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Hampton University · NIH-10925180 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a training program to help minority faculty learn more about cancer research and health issues in their communities, so they can better understand and address health disparities over the next four years.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hampton University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hampton, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $66,521 |
| NIH project number | 5P20CA264075-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10925180 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are minority faculty members in clinical and translational research who are seeking to improve their research skills and capacity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic or clinical research training may not receive direct benefits from this program.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a training and education program aimed at increasing the research capacity of minority faculty in clinical and translational research, particularly in cancer genomics and health disparities. The program will provide a rigorous curriculum that includes both online and in-person training sessions covering biostatistics, epidemiology, and community-engaged research. By partnering with Hampton University, the initiative seeks to empower minority investigators to effectively evaluate health disparities and develop interventions. The training will span four years, combining asynchronous online lectures with intensive on-site sessions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the ability of minority faculty to address and reduce health disparities in their communities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar educational initiatives have shown success in enhancing research capacity among minority investigators, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
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Hampton University
Hampton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Heyliger, Simone Olivia — Hampton University
- Study coordinator: Heyliger, Simone Olivia
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.