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The Meharry Cancer Summer Research Program (SuRP)

Award Number: R25CA281834
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/2023
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2028

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The Meharry Cancer Summer Research Program (SuRP) - Meharry Medical College seeks funding to support the continuation and expansion of the Meharry Cancer Summer Research Program (SuRP), a research experiences program that has trained several students from institutions across the United States. This program will address persistent challenges in cancer outcomes by increasing student engagement in cancer research and supporting the development of a broader oncology and cancer research workforce. Meharry Medical College is an academic health science center in the United States with a long-standing record of producing highly trained physicians, dentists and scientists, including a significant number of biomedical PhDs. The proposed summer program will provide an intensive, hands-on research experience for undergraduate and medical students that focuses on cancer and cancer outcomes. A faculty of experienced cancer investigators from Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center will serve as research mentors for the program. A nationwide search will be conducted to identify and select 10 undergraduate students and 5 rising second year medical students per year who are interested in careers in medicine and biomedical science. Students will complete short-term 9-week (medical) or 10-week (undergraduate) research projects that focus on cancers that are prevalent within the United States. Projects will include multiple types of cancer research, such as basic science research, translational research, bioinformatics, epidemiological and community-based studies. Additional program enrichment activities will include a cancer biology mini-course to teach participants fundamental concepts common to all cancers. Students will gain exposure to clinical cancer research via molecular tumor boards and simulation-based education. A weekly cancer research seminar will allow students to interact with multiple oncologists and cancer researchers and learn about career opportunities within the areas of cancer research, cancer outcomes and oncology. Sessions on the responsible conduct of research will be held on a weekly basis. Students will also participate in career and professional development workshops that will 1) allow undergraduate students to explore career options and obtain information needed to apply and successfully gain entrance into M.D. and Ph.D. training programs and 2) allow medical students to successfully complete medical training and apply for residency programs. At the end of the summer, participants will share their research findings through oral and poster presentations. Program directors and staff will track participants through the remainder of their undergraduate/medical training and post graduate experiences to evaluate whether program goals were met, and identify areas for improvement. Data from participant and research mentors will also be used to evaluate and enhance the program.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $241,354 )
2025	2025	MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE	1005 DR DB TODD JR BLVD	NASHVILLE	TN	37208	DAVIDSON	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	000	3	9/16/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$241,354
														Subtotal = $241,354

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $238,114 )
2024	2024	MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE	1005 DR DB TODD JR BLVD	NASHVILLE	TN	37208	DAVIDSON	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	000	2	8/27/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$238,114
														Subtotal = $238,114

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $238,114 )
2023	2023	MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE	1005 DR DB TODD JR BLVD	NASHVILLE	TN	37208	DAVIDSON	USA	Trans-NIH Research Support	000	1	8/24/2023	NEW	$238,114
														Subtotal = $238,114

Grand Total All Awards = $717,582

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The Meharry Cancer Summer Research Program (SuRP)

Award Number: R25CA281834

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/2023

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2028

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