Training undergraduate students in cancer prevention and control behaviors
STANDOUT in Behavioral Cancer Prevention and Control Research: Summer Training Accelerating and Nurturing the Development of Outstanding Undergraduate Trainees
This program is designed for college students to learn how lifestyle choices like diet, exercise, and drinking can affect cancer risk, and it offers a hands-on summer experience to help them explore careers in cancer prevention and support diverse communities facing these challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hunter College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10909209 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program focuses on training undergraduate students to understand and address behavioral factors that contribute to cancer risk, such as alcohol consumption, diet, and exercise. Participants will engage in a 15-week immersive summer experience that includes research, mentoring, and career development in the field of behavioral cancer prevention and control. The initiative aims to increase awareness of career opportunities in this area and prepare students to tackle the psychological and behavioral challenges faced by diverse populations affected by cancer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are undergraduate students, particularly those from first-generation college backgrounds, interested in pursuing careers in cancer prevention and control.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergraduate students or those not interested in behavioral cancer research may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of trained professionals who can effectively address cancer prevention and control behaviors, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach to training in behavioral cancer prevention is innovative, similar programs have shown success in enhancing career mobility and awareness in other health-related fields.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Hunter College — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Erblich, Joel — Hunter College
- Study coordinator: Erblich, Joel
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.