# Research Infrastructure Core

> **NIH NIH U54** · CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY · 2020 · $469,676

## Abstract

Research Infrastructure Core
Abstract
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among American men after lung cancer. In
African-American men, the incidence of prostate cancer is 65% higher and the mortality rate is more than
double compared to Caucasian men. The reasons for this racial disparity in incidence and death rate in
African-Americans are poorly understood, but may involve both biological and environmental factors. The
Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development (CCRTD) at Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is
committed to an on-going approach to enhance the comprehensive research program to investigate the
cellular and genetic factors involved in initiation, progression and metastasis of prostate cancer through three
research and pilot projects proposed in the current proposal. In order to support the research and pilot projects,
the Research Infrastructure Core will support five functional Core Laboratories with state-of-the-art instruments
and related services. Moreover, an Animal Core Laboratory will be created to provide project leaders with local
quality animal care and advance animal research. Lastly, enhanced training will be provided to ensure that
project leaders and other users are acquainted with the application of core equipment. In conclusion, the
Research Infrastructure Core will be an invaluable resource to the research and pilot projects, as well as the
larger research community, to provide state-of-the-art instrumentation, and ensure the success of the proposed
research.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9986023
- **Project number:** 5U54MD007590-33
- **Recipient organization:** CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** Valerie Odero-Marah
- **Activity code:** U54 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $469,676
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** — → —

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9986023

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9986023, Research Infrastructure Core (5U54MD007590-33). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9986023. Licensed CC0.

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