# MMC, VICC & TSU: Partners in Eliminating Cancer Disparities (1 of 3)

> **NIH NIH U54** · MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE · 2020 · $197,929

## Abstract

Summary
In this competing renewal application we propose to continue the support of our mature Cancer Partnership as
a triad with participation from Meharry Medical College (MMC), Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC), and
Tennessee State University (TSU). Our triad represents a balanced focus on population science, basic, and
clinical research. The administrative leadership teams of the three institutions are jointly responsible for the
overall management, coordination, and support of the components in the Partnership. We have a long-standing
and collaborative working relationship with the administrative teams of our Partner organizations, resulting in
numerous supportive interactions and enhanced productivity. The outstanding and experienced leadership for
the Cancer Partnership is comprised of: (1) Drs. Samuel Adunyah (contact PI) and Phillip Lammers as Co-
Principal Investigators for MMC; (2) Drs. Harold Moses (contact PI) and Ann Richmond as Co-Principal
Investigators for the VICC; and (3) Drs. Baqar Husaini (contact PI) and Margaret Whalen as Co-Principal
Investigators for TSU. The Principal Investigators are strong in their conviction that the current U54 grant has
been a catalyst for a monumental shift in research culture at the partnering institutions. They also share the belief
that the Partnership is at a critical point in its maturation and have worked together to craft this application such
that it fulfills its mission. The Administrative Core provides day-to-day administrative support for the Partnership
and coordinates and compiles both documents and data from all participants in the Partnership for requisite
submissions to the funding agency, such as proposals, progress reports, and periodic requests for special data
from the agency. Importantly, the Core engages in event planning and production activities for the Partnership:
1) Executive Committee, 2) Internal Advisory Committee (IAC), 3) Monthly Seminar Series, 4) Mentoring
Advisory Committee, 5) Scientific Review Committee, 6) Annual Retreat, 7) Recruited Faculty Feedback
Session, 8) Education Oversight Committee, 9) Community Advisory Board. In summary, the administrative core
is committed to providing the necessary services to support smooth working relationships with the Principal
Investigators at VICC, MMC and TSU, institutional senior leaders, and other key personnel, as well as with the
National Cancer Institute. Administrative core personnel will accomplish this through administrative operations
that enable streamlined and effective assistance to the Partnership.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10012758
- **Project number:** 5U54CA163069-10
- **Recipient organization:** MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE
- **Principal Investigator:** Samuel Evans Adunyah
- **Activity code:** U54 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $197,929
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2011-09-26 → 2021-08-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10012758

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10012758, MMC, VICC & TSU: Partners in Eliminating Cancer Disparities (1 of 3) (5U54CA163069-10). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10012758. Licensed CC0.

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