Award
NIH Reporter #5R25CA274166-04
Catalyzing Cancer Research among Urban Underrepresented Minority Youths and Teachers (CATALYST)
Recipient
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE
Award Amount
$410,400.00
Ceiling
$410,400.00
Awarded
September 17, 2026
Identifier
5R25CA274166-04
This award supports the CATALYST program to engage underrepresented minority middle school students and teachers in Baltimore in cancer-related STEM education and research, aiming to increase diversity in the biomedical workforce and address cancer disparities.
Description
The Catalyzing Cancer Research among Urban Underrepresented Minority Youths and Teachers (CATALYST) program expands upon seven years of a successful intervention pilot to excite middle school students from disadvantaged West Baltimore communities about cancer-related STEM subjects and careers. It incorporates cancer research experiences for teachers to develop middle school curriculum and community outreach components, addressing scholar, family, and community needs essential for academic success. The program aims to produce a diverse next generation of researchers and healthcare professionals to stimulate innovation and address cancer disparities.