Training and education program to improve cancer research capacity among minority faculty
Official title: Cancer Research Education Program
Funded at Hampton University · NIH-10925190 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help minority faculty improve their research skills in cancer and health issues that affect their communities, offering training in important areas like data science and community engagement to support their work.
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) | $52,243 |
| NIH project number | 5P20CA264075-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10925190 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are minority faculty members involved in clinical and translational research who seek to enhance their research capabilities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affiliated with or do not have access to minority faculty in clinical research may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program aims to enhance the research skills of minority faculty in clinical and translational research, focusing on cancer genomics and health disparities. It provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes both online and in-person training in biostatistics, data science, epidemiology, and community-engaged research. By addressing barriers such as inadequate mentorship and research training, the program seeks to empower minority investigators to effectively evaluate and intervene in health disparities affecting their communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to improved cancer research outcomes and interventions tailored to minority populations, ultimately reducing health disparities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar educational programs have shown success in enhancing research capacity and addressing health disparities in minority populations.
Where this research is happening
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Hampton University
Hampton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcgee, Zina — Hampton University
- Study coordinator: Mcgee, Zina
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.