Award
National Cancer Institute 5R25CA265802-05
Cancer Curricular Advances for Research and Education (Cancer CARE)
Recipient
UNIVERSITY OF TX MD ANDERSON CAN CTR
Award Amount
$244,796.00
Ceiling
$244,796.00
Awarded
July 28, 2026
Identifier
5R25CA265802-05
The award funds the development and delivery of a foundational curriculum for early-career investigators in cancer research, focusing on underserved and access-challenged populations. It includes modules on clinical research, behavioral sciences, epidemiology, community approaches, and digital tools, aiming to increase research capacity to reduce cancer disparities.
Description
This project aims to establish and promote a foundational course to prepare early-career scientists and clinicians for cancer research relevant to Americans with multiple, simultaneous characteristics influencing their risk and recovery from cancer, as well as end-of-life care. The course addresses knowledge gaps and challenges in cancer research for understudied groups, providing strategies, resources, and networking opportunities to enhance research capabilities and improve cancer care outcomes.