The Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development (CCRTD) at Clark Atlanta University has been in existence since 1999. In 2004, CCRTD developed a cancer research and educational program focused entirely in the area of prostate cancer. This makes CCRTD one of the largest prostate cancer centers in the country in terms of basic research and the only one of its kind in the nation.
This focus, in large part was based-upon a higher incidence and mortality rate among African-American men. The main objectives of the center are to build a premier research program in prostate cancer, train the next generation of minority scientists in the area of prostate cancer, and develop a community-based educational and research program focusing on early detection and treatment of prostate cancer.
Mission
The mission of the Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development (CCRTD), Clark Atlanta University’s Center of Excellence serving the African-American community, is to provide opportunities for high caliber basic and translational research; train scientists in cancer research; and provide an educational environment for community outreach, prevention, early detection, and treatment of prostate cancer which disproportionately affects African Americans.
Vision
The Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development (CCRTD) will develop a scientific research center of national prominence with a clear focus on prostate cancer and its impact within the African-American community. This comprehensive center will engage in world-class basic and translational research; provide training for future generations of cancer scientists; and conduct community-based educational and research activities.
Faculty & Advisory Board
Core Facilities and Laboratories
Annual Symposium
Community Outreach
The Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development (CCRTD) focuses on reducing the burden of prostate cancer disparities through research, outreach, and education. In an effort to provide information on health disparities which disproportionately affects the African-American population, CCRTD established a community initiative as part of its research efforts. Prostate cancer has a devastating effect on the health of African-American men and therefore is of great concern. This disease is curable if detected early during tumor development and, therefore, regular screening of men after the age of 40 may reduce the mortality rate among African-American men.
It is our goal to become a national center dedicated for dissemination of information regarding prostate cancer to the community at-large and specifically to the African-American population. CCRTD community outreach/education core plans implements and co-sponsors several outreach initiatives aimed at educating African-American men in the metro-Atlanta area. Promoting prostate cancer awareness and annual testing for prostate cancer is emphasized through community health fairs, town hall meetings, and special presentations at community churches, print media, and electronic media including CAU-TV, WCLK Radio and other media outlets.
Contact Us
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223 James P. Brawley Dr SW
Atlanta, GA 30314
404.880.6763
