PRCC/MDACC:Partners for Excellence in Cancer Research

描述：（申请人的描述）癌症的显著差异 发病率和结果存在于少数民族人群中。解决 这种差异需要少数民族服务组织的共同努力， 机构和综合癌症中心。这个项目的总体目标是 项目是建立一个全面的长期伙伴关系， 德克萨斯大学安德森癌症中心（UTMDACC）和大学 波多黎各癌症中心（PRCC）， 通过P30的资助。本项目的具体目标 （a）通过合作培养独立的调查员; 研究项目，B）建立稳定，长期的合作关系 UTMDACC和PRCC在癌症研究、培训和职业领域的合作 c）提高UTMDACC活动的有效性 旨在使西班牙裔人口和其他少数民族人口受益 由该机构提供服务。具体而言，工作重点将放在 在以下领域开展合作：1）癌症研究。两 已确定两个试点项目，2）研究培训。PRCC UTMDACC将继续建立一个全面的管道， （3）基础设施建设。包括经常使用 视频会议、图书馆服务和建立组织库。在 此外，还将制定一项计划，最终使PRCC能够 建立自己科学出版物和生物统计部 支持.此外，这笔赠款还将用于支助联合国难民事务高级专员办事处的征聘工作。 PRCC在癌症研究中发展必要的临界质量。通过共享 资源，并结合两者的独特优势和能力 据估计，这种合作将有助于改善 研究能力，越来越多的少数民族癌症研究人员， 更加集中和成功地努力解决不成比例的 西班牙裔人群的癌症。这两个机构都将受益匪浅 通过互动。广泛的互动将增强 两所院校申请SPORES、PC 1和其他赠款的机会 重点是少数民族/不平等人口。最后， PRCC的主要目标是重新获得NCI指定癌症的地位 中心

DESCRIPTION: (Applicant's Description) Significant disparities in cancer incidence and outcomes exist among ethnic minority populations. Addressing this disparities requires a combined effort from Minority Serving Institutions, and Comprehensive Cancer Centers. The overall goal of this project is to establish a comprehensive long-term partnership between the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (UTMDACC) and the University of Puerto Rico Cancer Center (PRCC) which was initiated three years ago through the support of a P30 grant. Specific objectives of this project include: a) the development of independent investigators through collaborative research projects, b) establishing a stable, long-term collaborative relation between UTMDACC and PRCC in the areas of cancer research, training, and career development, and c) improving the effectiveness of UTMDACC activities designed to benefit the Hispanic population and other minority populations served by the institution. Specifically, efforts will be focused on the development of collaboration in the following areas: 1) Cancer research. Two major and two pilot projects have been identified, 2) Research training. PRCC and UTMDACC will continue the establishment of a comprehensive pipeline program ; 3) Combined infrastructure. Include the frequent use of videoconferences, library services, and establishment of a tissue bank. In addition, a program will be developed which will eventually allow PRCC to establish its own Department of Scientific Publications and Biostatistic Support. Furthermore, this grant will support the recruitment efforts of the PRCC to develop the necessary critical mass in cancer research. By sharing resources and combining the unique strengths and capabilities of the two institutions, it is expected that this collaboration will result in improved research capability, increasing numbers of minority cancer investigators, and more focused and successful attempt to address the disproportionate burden of cancer in Hispanic populations. Both institutions will benefit extremely through the interactions. The extensive interactions will enhance the opportunities for both institutions for apply for SPORES, PC1 and other grants with emphasis on minority/disparity populations. Finally, the one of the major goals of the PRCC is to regain the status of an NCI-designated Cancer Center.