This federal Project Grant award, funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) under the Cancer Research Manpower program (CFDA 93.398), will support the implementation of the Georgia Science Education Initiative NCI YES (GA-YES) program at Emory University. The $312,737 award, effective September 1, 2024, will establish a 5-year summer mentored cancer research training program for high school students from rural and underrepresented backgrounds in Georgia. The program aims to increase diversity in cancer and biomedical research by engaging students in projects focused on cancer disparities in their local communities. Key components include developing a specialized curriculum, facilitating student outreach and engagement with communities, and evaluating long-term outcomes of participants' pursuit of cancer research or biomedical science careers. This initiative seeks to contribute to best practices for building a diverse future workforce in cancer and biomedical research.
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