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'''Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD)''' is a division of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) dedicated to reducing the unequal burden of cancer through research, diversity training, and community-focused initiatives. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://crchd.cancer.gov}} ==Mission== The Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities works to eradicate cancer health disparities by fostering research that spans basic science to population studies, training a diverse workforce to reflect America’s demographics, and engaging communities to address cancer inequities effectively. ==Parent organization== CRCHD is part of the [[National Cancer Institute]], which operates under the [[National Institutes of Health]]. ==Legislation== CRCHD was not established by specific legislation but was created in 2001 by NCI under its broader authority to address cancer disparities, with its mission evolving through NCI directives. ==Partners== * NCI-designated Cancer Centers for research and outreach * Academic institutions for training programs * Community organizations for health equity initiatives ==Number of employees== Exact employee numbers are not publicly specified, as CRCHD operates within NCI’s staffing structure. ==Organization structure== CRCHD is organized to advance its research and training goals: ===Leader=== The center is led by a **Director**. ===Divisions=== * Community Outreach, Research, and Engagement Branch for community initiatives * Disparities Research Branch for scientific studies * Diversity Training and Workforce Development Branch for researcher training ==List of programs== * Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) for diversity training * Partnerships to Advance Cancer Health Equity (PACHE) for institutional collaborations * Intramural Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (iCURE) for NIH-based training ==Last total enacted budget== Specific budget figures for CRCHD are not isolated publicly but are part of NCI’s broader funding, with significant investments in disparities research and training. ==Staff== CRCHD’s staff includes program directors, scientists, and outreach coordinators, though exact numbers are not detailed separately from NCI. ==Funding== Funding comes from NCI’s budget, sourced from NIH appropriations, with additional support from grants and partnerships. ==Services provided== CRCHD conducts disparities research, trains underrepresented researchers, and implements community outreach to reduce cancer inequities and improve health outcomes. ==Regulations overseen== CRCHD does not oversee regulations but influences cancer research policy through its findings and programs. ==Headquarters address== 9609 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 ==History== Established in 2001 by NCI, CRCHD has grown to lead efforts in cancer disparities research and workforce diversity, recently reorganized as the Center for Cancer Health Equity in 2024 to reflect its expanded scope. ==External links== * [https://crchd.cancer.gov Official Website] * [[wikipedia:National Cancer Institute]] ==References== <references />