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Clinical trials and research at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 38 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $17.1 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 38NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (38)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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eHealth program to increase cervical cancer screening in Hispanic women
This program uses electronic education delivered by trusted community promotoras to help Hispanic women get up to date with cervical cancer screening.
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New drugs targeting the 5‑HT7 serotonin receptor to relieve nerve pain
Developing new drugs that act on a serotonin receptor to help people with chronic neuropathic (nerve) pain.
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Midasin: a possible marker for hormone therapy–resistant breast cancer
Researchers are looking at whether a protein called midasin can help identify and explain breast cancers that stop responding to hormone treatments.
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Community Outreach to Advance Cancer Prevention and Research Engagement
A community-focused program works with Florida and California partners to share cancer research results, educate the public about clinical studies, and train community members to help spread cancer prevention and early detection messages.
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CaRE2 Cancer Research Education Core supports future cancer researchers
A grant to train and mentor scientists who will study cancer and help reduce its impact in the US.
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Planning and Evaluation Core for Cancer Care in Florida and California
A national cancer-reduction effort through a planning and evaluation hub helps Florida, California, and the U.S. improve cancer programs and track progress.
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Tissue Bank and Drug Discovery Hub for Cancer
A cancer-focused tissue archive and drug development center is expanding access to annotated cancer tissues and patient-derived models to speed research and new treatments.
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Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Core for CaRE2 Cancer Center
A data and analysis hub will manage, clean, store, and share cancer research data while providing expert bioinformatics and statistics support to CaRE2's cancer projects.
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Administrative Core of a Cancer Center to coordinate and advance cancer research and engagement
This NIH grant supports a regional cancer center’s Administrative Core to coordinate research, collaboration, and strategic planning across UF, FAMU, and USC with the goal of reducing cancer burden.
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CaRE2 Health Center: A Bi-Coastal Cancer Research and Engagement Initiative
A multi-institution effort to understand and reduce cancer burden in Florida and California by combining science, community outreach, and training the next generation of cancer researchers.
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New cell-sorting machine to speed up biomedical research at a university
A new cell sorting instrument will be purchased for Florida A&M University to help researchers separate and study specific cells more quickly.
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Exosome-delivered microRNA therapy for resistant lung cancer
Seeing if tiny natural particles called exosomes can carry microRNA to help treat lung cancers that have stopped responding to EGFR-targeted drugs like osimertinib.
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Tracking community programs to increase colorectal cancer screening among African Americans
This project reconnects with African American adults to help more people complete at-home stool tests and get needed follow-up care for colorectal cancer screening.
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Improving cancer research education for underrepresented minorities
This study is all about helping Black and Latino communities get better cancer care by training and supporting students and researchers from these backgrounds, so they can contribute to important cancer research that truly reflects their needs.
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Targeted nanoparticle chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer
This project tests whether a modified form of the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine packaged in EGFR-targeted nanoparticles can better reach and kill pancreatic cancer cells while reducing toxicity.
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Better lab models of lung adenocarcinoma to improve treatment testing
This project builds lab-grown lung cancer models that match the gene changes seen in high-risk patients so researchers can test targeted drugs more accurately.
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Preventing early pancreas cell changes that lead to pancreatic cancer
Trying to reduce early pancreas cell changes called acinar-to-ductal metaplasia in people at risk for pancreatic cancer, such as those with chronic pancreatitis.
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Florida–California Cancer Care and Community Partnership
Researchers in Florida and California are working together to find why people with pancreatic and lung cancers have worse outcomes and to improve care for those communities.
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Understanding how manganese exposure affects brain health through a specific protein
This study is looking at how long-term exposure to manganese might affect brain health and contribute to symptoms like Parkinson's disease, focusing on a specific protein that could help us understand the risks of environmental toxins for people with neurological issues.
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Understanding how manganese exposure affects brain health and potential protective treatments.
This study is looking at how manganese exposure can harm the brain and lead to problems like Parkinson's disease, and it’s exploring whether a protein called REST, boosted by certain compounds like tamoxifen, can help protect brain cells from this damage, which could lead to new treatments for people with neurodegenera
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Creating a new method to restore liver tissue and test drugs
This study is working on a new way to grow liver cells in the lab that could help improve treatments for liver diseases and make it easier to test new medicines, especially for people waiting for liver transplants.
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Using exosomes to deliver micro RNA for treating resistant lung cancer
This study is testing a new treatment for non-small cell lung cancer that doesn't respond to regular therapies, using tiny particles from immune cells to deliver special molecules that can help fight the cancer and hopefully make patients feel better.
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Investigating a new drug that targets a specific serotonin receptor linked to various behaviors and conditions.
This study is exploring new ways to activate a specific brain receptor that helps with mood, thinking, and addiction, aiming to find better treatments for conditions like autism, sleep problems, and substance abuse.
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Increasing colorectal cancer screening in African Americans
This study is helping African Americans aged 45-64 in north Florida get better access to colorectal cancer screenings by providing support and education through a friendly 6-week program, so they feel motivated to complete their tests.
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Building a facility to improve health research for African Americans
This study is about building a big new center at Florida A&M University to help scientists work together on health problems that affect African American communities, making it easier to find solutions and support healthier lives for everyone.
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A center aimed at reducing cancer disparities in Black and Latino populations.
This study is working to understand and reduce cancer differences that affect Black and Latino communities in Florida and California, and it's for anyone interested in improving health outcomes in these groups.
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Community outreach to educate and empower cancer advocates.
This study is all about helping Black and Hispanic communities learn more about cancer and how they can get involved in research, by training local advocates and sharing helpful information about prostate, pancreatic, and lung cancers.
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Improving cancer research education for underrepresented minorities
This study is all about helping students from Black and Latino communities get better training and support in cancer research, so they can make a real difference in health care for everyone.
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A program to improve cancer health equity and reduce disparities.
This study is working to make cancer care better for underserved communities by teaming up with universities to create and improve programs that help people access the care and information they need.
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New treatment approach for pancreatic cancer using modified Gemcitabine
This study is testing a new version of a cancer drug to see if it works better for people with pancreatic cancer, especially for Black/African American patients, by helping the medicine get into the cancer cells more effectively.
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Investigating lung cancer in Black Americans using tailored organoid systems
This study is looking at lung cancer in Black men to find out why they are at higher risk, even if they don't smoke as much, by exploring their unique genetics and how it affects their cancer, with the goal of creating better treatments just for them.
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Investigating how race affects pancreatic cancer development
This study is looking at how racial differences might affect the early changes in the pancreas that can lead to pancreatic cancer, focusing on tissues from Black, White, and Hispanic donors to help find better ways to prevent and treat this disease, especially for those at higher risk.
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Creating a tissue archive for cancer research and drug development
This study is gathering tissue samples from Black/African American and Hispanic/Latinx patients to help researchers understand cancer better and create more effective treatments that are tailored to different communities.
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A core facility for managing and analyzing cancer research data
This study is all about helping cancer researchers by organizing and analyzing important data so they can do their work better and share their findings, ultimately aiming to improve cancer treatment and promote fairness in healthcare.
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A partnership to eliminate cancer health disparities.
This study is working to improve cancer care for African American and other minority communities in Florida and California by providing better access to resources and clinical trials, so everyone can get the support they need to fight cancer.
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Efforts to eliminate cancer health disparities in diverse populations
This study is working to understand and reduce cancer rates in Black and Latino communities in Florida and California by training new scientists and collaborating with local institutions to learn more about the different groups within these populations.
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Creating a virtual simulator for bariatric endoscopic procedures
This study is creating a virtual reality training tool to help doctors learn how to perform a safe and effective weight-loss procedure called Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty, so they can get better at it without putting patients at risk.
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Helping African American community college students earn bachelor's degrees in biomedical research
This program at Florida A&M University is designed to help African American community college students successfully transfer to and finish their bachelor's degrees in biomedical research, offering workshops and activities that boost their academic skills and career exploration in science fields while celebrating their
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