Cancer Biology Training ProgramWashington University Sch.pptVIP

Cancer Biology Training ProgramWashington University School of MedicineSiteman Cancer Center Lee Ratner MD PhD Program Director Director, Molecular Oncology Objectives To train graduate and postgraduate students in interdisciplinary research relevant to cancer biology To provide basic scientists in depth training in diverse aspects of basic, translational, and clinical cancer research To foster the development of interdisciplinary collaborative undertakings Program is devoted entirely to training students in the PhD program or postdoctoral fellows with a PhD, not those training for or have received MD or MD PhD degrees who have other sources of support our institution and other avenues of obtaining a background in broad issues of cancer biology. Rationale In light of the rapid pace and complexity of basic, translational, and clinical research, it is imperative to provide graduate and post-graduate trainees the necessary armamentarium of experimental skills and intellectual background to undertake cutting edge cancer research Success in an academic career pathway requires proficiency in research skills and mentored training. This program is closely integrated with and supported by the Siteman Cancer Center. Specific didactic courses and journal clubs integrates these fields with other areas of cancer research in providing trainees a broad and in-depth understanding of important issues in oncology. A clinical mentoring program is provided to give graduate students and post-doctoral fellows exposure to translational and clinical research approaches. This is the only training program at our university completed dedicated to research in cancer biology. Program History Initiated at Washington University with institutional funds in 2002 as a program for training graduate students. The program may be expanded to include postdoctoral students with funding of the T32 application The Siteman Cancer Center (SCC) at Washington University funded at 50% stipend level