Training and education program to improve cancer research capacity among minority faculty
Cancer Research Education Program
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · HAMPTON UNIVERSITY · NIH-10925190
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
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | HAMPTON UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HAMPTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10925190 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are minority faculty members involved in clinical and translational research who seek to enhance their research capabilities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affiliated with or do not have access to minority faculty in clinical research may not benefit from this program.
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 performed: Similar educational programs have shown success in enhancing research capacity and addressing health disparities in minority populations.
Where this research is happening
HAMPTON, UNITED STATES
- 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 below.
Conditions: Cancers