[T32] Training Grant in Cancer Biology
Ente: National Cancer Institute
Scadenza: 2027-06-30
Importo max: 300.321 EUR
Paese: US
Descrizione
This revised application seeks renewal for Years 11-15 of the Training Program in Cancer Biology (T32CB) in
the Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) at the University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB). We
are requesting support for 4 predoctoral students and 4 postdoctoral fellows each year. T32CB focuses on
multidisciplinary cancer biology research training with a translational mission. Our objectives are: 1) to provide
productive bidirectional translation between lab and clinic through research and didactic sessions, 2) to provide
outstanding training in critical areas of contemporary basic and translational cancer research and 3) to recruit
and retain a strong group of expert faculty mentors to enable networked productivity of trainees. These objectives
are accomplished in a carefully structured program that ensures individual flexibility with specific cancer-focused
components. The 36 mentors were selected from UMGCCC faculty based on their published scientific
achievements, track record of research funding, interest in translational cancer research and experience in
mentoring trainees. The predoc component, which includes PhD and MD/PhD scholars, builds from and
enhances training in the Cancer Biology Track of the Graduate Program in Life Sciences (GPILS). The postdoc
component provides research training for PhD, MD and MD/PhD postdocs, including physician-scientists during
the research years of Surgery residency or Hematology/Medical Oncology fellowship training. A longstanding
T32CB strength is integration of predoc students, postdoc PhD-scientists, and physician-scientists who
participate side-by-side in journal clubs (JC), in research-in-progress (RIP) seminars and at the bench in
laboratories. The T32CB enjoys strong institutional support and an outstanding research training environment,
with collaborative relationships between translational and basic cancer research faculty and access to cuttingedge
technologies that facilitate specialized research activities. Based on program evaluations, several
innovations are proposed in this renewal application, including expanded training in cancer
genomics/bioinformatics and exposure to cancer bioengineering. Professional development opportunities
prepare all trainees for the next stages in their careers. The T32CB training record is extremely strong: trainees
publish productively and are recipients of awards, grants and fellowships. The effectiveness of our mission to
train the next generation of cancer researchers is high, with 100% of T32CB graduates continuing in researchrelated
careers. Our team science approach, guided by stellar mentors, enables our talented physician- and
PhD-scientists to create and contribute to transdisciplinary science that is likely to yield innovative benefits for
cancer patients.
Istituzione: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE
PI: Toni M Antalis, CURT I CIVIN
Progetto: 5T32CA154274-15
Settori: National Cancer Institute
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