1. Overview of CRCHD Diversity Training Programs H. Nelson Aguila, DVM Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities National Cancer Institute

2. Why is Diversity Important? Broadens the research “lens” to include new viewpoints from those from diverse backgrounds Enhances innovation and creativity in cancer research Contributes to reducing cancer disparities by more effectively addressing existing disparities within the population Promotes effective use of public funds for cancer research Consistent with NIH’s Commitment to Excellence: providing support for talented individuals to explore ideas at the highest level of inquiry

3. Majority Minorities… Changing Face of the U.S.

4. NIH/NCI CRCHD Mission Initiates, integrates, and engages in collaborative research studies with NCI divisions and NIH institutes and Centers to promote research and training in cancer health disparities and to improve cancer outcomes in communities experiencing an excess burden of cancer.

5. How CRCHD Achieves Its Mission… Engaging Communities – CNPC Community –based participatory research RCT, training in CBPR Forging Partnerships-PACHE MSI and Cancer Centers Research, multidisciplinary training. outreach, education, clinical trial recruitment Institutions Serving Underserved Communities NCI-Designated Cancer Centers Comprehensive Partnership Grant (U54) Feasibility Studies (P20) Comprehensive Partnership Grant (U54) Feasibility Studies (P20) Networks for Research, Training and Outreach – GMaP Development regional hubs for sharing knowledge, information, best practices, and resources. Training enhancement

6. Access to Funding Low Expectations Conventional Challenges Scarcity of role models Challenges

8. Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) TRAINEES High School Undergraduate Pre - doctoral Investigators Postdoctoral Increase the size of the talent pool Emphasize scientific areas of greatest need Expand and extend the period of training

9. CURE Program Supports Diverse Trainees (2001 – 2013) n = 3041

10. CURE Addresses the Gaps in Diversity Among Early Stage Investigators (ESI) at the NCI *: Data from NCI Center for Cancer Training K Program Evaluation 2012

11. CURE Addresses the Gaps in Diversity Among Early Stage Investigators (ESI) at the NCI

12. CURE Early Stage Investigators (ESIs) Enjoy Comparable Success Rate in Obtaining R01 Awards as Other NIH ESIs (2001 – 2012) CCT: The Center for Cancer Training ProgramApplicationsSuccess rate (%) CURE22724 NCI CCT1,14725 NIH3,06326

13. Certain Activities Impact CURE Trainee Success in R01 Applications/Awards Trainees Applied for R01 Publications Previous Training Award Previous Training Award Mock Review Experience Trainees Awarded R01 n = 112 588 157 284 83 143 266

14. Community Networks Program Center (CNPC) – Training in CBPR

15. Trainee Demographic Characteristics Race/Ethnicity Number of Trainees

16. Trainee Academic Levels

17. Partnership to Advance Cancer Health Equity (PACHE) – Training in Cancer Research

18. Students Demographic Characteristics Ethnicity Race

19. Students Education Level HS Students Undergraduate Students Master’s Students Pre- Doctoral Students Medical Students MD/PhD Students 201005152570 201111131731111 201281131436132 2013013235472112

20. NIH Program Officers are your Point of Contact at NIH – Let us help! Check out our website at crchd.cancer.govcrchd.cancer.gov CRCHD General: 240-276-6170

21. THANK YOU