Training program to address cancer health disparities
Official title: ADVANCE Cancer Health Disparities Research (CHDR) Training Program
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-10977862 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The ADVANCE program at USC is designed to help students learn more about cancer health disparities so they can become experts in improving cancer care for everyone, and they'll do this through classes, seminars, and real research projects leading to their PhD.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $221,904 |
| NIH project number | 1T32CA293959-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10977862 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program include predoctoral students interested in minority health and cancer health disparities research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic training or research may not directly benefit from this program.
What this research studies
The ADVANCE Cancer Health Disparities Research Training Program at the University of Southern California aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of predoctoral students in the field of cancer health disparities. This program combines academic training in population sciences with professional training focused on cancer health disparities research. Participants will engage in coursework, seminars, and hands-on research experiences that culminate in a PhD dissertation, all designed to prepare them to address health disparities in cancer care and outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of researchers equipped to tackle cancer health disparities, ultimately improving health outcomes for affected populations.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have shown success in enhancing research capabilities and addressing health disparities in various fields, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stern, Mariana C — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Stern, Mariana C
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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.