PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACTThis proposal is a resubmission of the University of Arizona Cancer Centers (UACC) Cancer Prevention andControl R25T postdoctoral training program re-competition. This program was first funded by the NationalCancer Institute (NCI) in 1998 as a R25T and currently continues under that mechanism (2R25CA078447).Our R25T program is currently in a no cost extension year and has supported 9 successful postdoctoral fellowsover the current grant cycle (2010 2015) 44% of whom are from underserved populations. This T32 proposalrequests 4 postdoctoral positions per year for two-year training periods with the goal to train a maximum of 10postdoctoral trainees over five years. Upon program completion T32 fellows will be prepared to proceed tosuccessful and productive independent cancer health disparity research careers that contribute to decreases incancer morbidity and mortality among underserved populations. This will be achieved through two designatedfoci: 1) recruit qualified trainees committed to cancer prevention work in underserved populations includingresearchers from underserved communities and those with an interest in cancer health disparities science; and2) train individuals in cancer prevention and control and health disparities science to reduce health disparities.During this training program fellows will be required to 1) engage in a primary research project along withrequired coursework including a health disparities training curriculum; 2) attend and lecture in the weeklyUACC Cancer Prevention and Control seminar series; 3) submit their work for presentation and publication inpeer-reviewed journals; 4) attend scientific and career development meetings; and 5) develop a grant proposalfor research funding. This proposed Cancer Prevention and Control Health Disparities Training Program alignswith the University of Arizonas strategic plan and addresses the needs of our States unique population(25.5% Hispanic 4.1% African-American and 5.8% Native American residents as compared to nationalaverages of 15.8% Hispanic/Latino 12.6% African-American and 0.7% Native American (US CensusBureau)). This distinctive geographic location along with our strong community ties university partnershipsCPC postdoctoral training history and university infrastructure and resources uniquely position us to train thenext generation of CPC researchers focused on reducing health disparities and working with underservedcommunities.