# Research Design and Analysis Core

> **NIH NIH U54** · UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON · 2021 · $15,418

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY
To address the critical gap in cancer disparities research created by a lack of access, particularly by early-
stage investigators, to high level methods expertise, the Research Design and Analysis Core (RDAC) will
provide methodologists and statisticians to meet the needs of Partnership investigators and trainees. By
bridging this gap in qualitative and mixed methods, the RDAC will maximize its impact on practice and reduce
disparities within new lines of cancer research. Reaching across institutional and disciplinary divides, the
RDAC will provide population and basic science studies with the methodologic expertise for proper study
design and data acquisition/analysis, and infrastructure for inclusive data collection at individual-,
organizational-, and community-levels with a focus to minimize bias due to data chauvinism and absenteeism,
foster cross-institutional relationships, and provide URM students with novel educational opportunities. In
addition, the RDAC will offer a broad spectrum of educational experiences to enhance the field of cancer
disparities research. We will provide mentorship and training in the design, implementation, and analysis of
population science research to meet the diverse needs of the Partnership research community and to facilitate
sound clinical and basic science research.
The aims of the RDAC are to: 1) Address the gap/shortage of methodologists, the RDAC will provide
methodological consultation, operational support, and mentorship for quantitative and qualitative cancer
research projects; 2) Address problems with data absenteeism and data chauvinism by providing investigators
with cutting-edge, innovative experimental design and statistical methods; 3) Build methodological and
statistical capability and expertise among all Partnership faculty, trainees and staff, as well as the broader
community; and 4) Provide support to the other Partnership Cores for administrative activities, through
program evaluation, educational programming, and data management/analysis.
In addition to future incubator projects, project applications, and additional research projects, the RDAC will
support the following funded research projects in this renewal application: Full Project 1: Testing Home-based
Exercise Strategies to Improve Exercise Participation and Cardiovascular Health in Underserved Minority
Patients with Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy (Yan and Dieli-Conwright) and Pilot Project 1: Impact of
Changing Restaurant Advertising on Obesity Risk and Disparities (Francis, Horn and Bleich)

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10327771
- **Project number:** 2U54CA156734-11
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON
- **Principal Investigator:** Leslie Wang
- **Activity code:** U54 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $15,418
- **Award type:** 2
- **Project period:** 2010-09-28 → 2026-08-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10327771

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10327771, Research Design and Analysis Core (2U54CA156734-11). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10327771. Licensed CC0.

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