Training underrepresented minority students in cancer research and education
Official title: BCM/TSU P20 Collaborative Union for Cancer Research, Education and Disparities (CURED) Collaborative Cancer Research Education Program (C-REP)
Funded at Texas Southern University · NIH-10932915 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is helping 20 students from Texas Southern University learn about cancer research through hands-on experience and community activities, with the goal of encouraging more diversity in the field and raising awareness about cancer careers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Texas Southern University 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) | $108,514 |
| NIH project number | 5P20CA284967-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932915 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 do not belong to underrepresented minority groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The Collaborative 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 to enhance their understanding of cancer research and health disparities. This program focuses on increasing awareness and knowledge of cancer research careers while promoting community engagement and diversity in the biomedical workforce.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower underrepresented minority students to pursue careers in cancer research, ultimately leading to a more diverse and effective research workforce.
How similar studies have gone: Similar educational programs have shown success in increasing diversity in the biomedical field and improving community engagement in health research.
Where this research is happening
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Texas Southern University
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Xie, Huan — Texas Southern University
- Study coordinator: Xie, Huan
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.