Training future researchers in cancer prevention and control.
Cancer Prevention and Control Training Program
['FUNDING_TRAINING'] · UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · NIH-10847848
This program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is helping new researchers learn how to fight cancer and improve health in the Deep South, especially for African Americans, by providing hands-on training and support from experienced mentors.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_TRAINING'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10847848 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham focuses on training pre- and postdoctoral fellows to become independent researchers in cancer prevention and control. It aims to address the high cancer mortality rates and chronic disease prevalence in the Deep South, particularly among African Americans. The training includes mentorship, experiential learning, and coursework in transdisciplinary research methods and ethics. Fellows will collaborate with experts at the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center to enhance their skills and knowledge in this critical field.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are individuals from underrepresented minority backgrounds who are pursuing careers in cancer prevention and control research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not interested in research careers or do not meet the educational qualifications may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of scientists dedicated to reducing cancer rates and improving health outcomes in underserved populations.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have shown success in developing skilled researchers who contribute to cancer prevention and control efforts, making this approach both tested and promising.
Where this research is happening
BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM — BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ANEJA, RITU — UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
- Study coordinator: ANEJA, RITU
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: Cancer Control, Cancer Control Science, cancer prevention