Key Achievements
HBCUs continue to build impactful research infrastructure and clinical partnerships. Notably, Hampton University’s Proton Therapy Institute (Hampton Proton)—the first of its kind operated by an HBCU—has engaged in research and clinical innovation partnerships that contribute to national discussions on cancer treatment and research. Hampton University’s work reinforces that its collaborative cancer research initiatives align with goals set by national institutions, including the National Cancer Institute , an accomplishment highlighted by OMB leadership in February 2020. This initiative demonstrates HBCUs’ capacity to operate advanced biomedical facilities and contribute to high-impact translational research.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), on behalf of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), awarded contracts to four HBCUs— Bowie State University, Jackson State University, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, and Fayetteville State University, through the Scientific Research Preparatory Program . This program strengthened research development in STEM fields and enhanced student readiness to engage in NIH-level research training, advancing NIH’s mission to cultivate a broad scientific talent pool.
Proton therapy at Hampton University is an example of HBCU research innovation.
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