Training underrepresented minority students in cancer research
Official title: BCM-TSU CURED Cancer Research Education Program (C-REP)
Funded at Baylor College of Medicine · NIH-10932940 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping 20 students from Texas Southern University learn about cancer research through hands-on experience and community activities, so they can become future leaders in the field and help make a difference in health for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $116,299 |
| NIH project number | 5P20CA284971-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932940 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are underrepresented minority students interested in pursuing careers in cancer research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not students or who do not belong to underrepresented minority groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The CURED Cancer Research Education Program (C-REP) aims to train 20 underrepresented minority students from Texas Southern University in cancer research and related technologies. Participants will engage in an 8-week mentored research experience at Baylor College of Medicine, followed by year-long outreach activities designed to enhance their understanding of cancer research and health disparities. This program integrates educational efforts with community engagement to promote awareness and career pathways in biomedical research. The initiative seeks to build a diverse workforce in cancer research and improve educational capacity at both institutions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the representation of underrepresented minorities in cancer research and improve community health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar educational programs have shown success in increasing diversity in the biomedical workforce and enhancing community engagement in health research.
Where this research is happening
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huang, Shixia — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Huang, Shixia
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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.