Development of Meharry Medical College Prostate Cancer Research Program
Abstract
There is substantial urology, oncology, epidemiology, nutrition and other expertise at Meharry and Vanderbilt addressing issues related to prostate cancer (PCa) disparity among African-American (AA) men, and the six program new/junior minority investigators have maintained partnerships with VU mentors, and established viable community network ties. Dr. Ukoli has recruited 105 participants into the lycopene study, sent 192 stored plasma samples for lycopene analysis, and received a DHHS 2-year funding for prostate cancer education intervention among low-income AAs. Dr. Washington recruited 200 participants into the PCa health care seeking behavior study, is now analyzing the data, and preparing a full grant proposal. Dr. Stewart completed her pilot project, received independent funding to continue her PCa cell line studies, two of her students received pre-doctoral awards, and will apply for a CTSA grant for DNA extraction/genotyping to investigate genetic polymorphisms in PCa risk using 300 AA and Nigerians samples storedby Dr. Ukoli. Dr. Ogunkua's work continues to grow; he has now dosed/sacrificed 60 mice recording data at all time-points, and submitted one R21. Dr. Taher is revising his DOD career development grant that scored 2.5, presented two posters, and currently working on a manuscript with the PI.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA506313
Entities
People
- Flora A. Ukoli
Organizations
- Meharry Medical College