Cancer Research Techniques (not for credit)

Summer After First Year - Cancer Research Techniques (not for credit)

Year 2


Semester 1

Cancer Pharmacology (3)
Electives (0-3)
Current Topics in Cancer Research (not for credit)
Student Seminars (not for credit)
Cancer Research Techniques (not for credit)

Semester 2

Current Topics in Cancer Research (not for credit)
Student Seminar (not for credit)
Thesis Research (not for credit)

Years 3 - 5

Thesis Research

Typical Curriculum for M.D./Ph.D. Students
(who enter with up to 30 credits)

Summer Before Enrollment - Cancer Research Techniques (not for credit)

Summer After First Year of Medical School - Cancer Research Techniques (not for credit)

Summer After Second Year of Medical School - Cancer Research Techniques (not for credit)

Year 1 of Ph.D. Training

Semester 1

Modern Methods in Molecular Biology (3)
Cancer Genetics or Pharmacology (3)
Electives (0-3)
Current Topics in Cancer Research (not for credit)
Student Seminar (not for credit)
Cancer Research Techniques (not for credit)

Semester 2

Biochemical and Cellular Sciences II (3)
Cellular and Molecular Aspects of the Transformed Cell (3)
Electives (0-3)
Current Topics in Cancer Research (not for credit)
Student Seminar (not for credit)

Years 2 - 4

Thesis Research (not for credit)

Comprehensive Postdoctoral Training Program in Cancer Biology
Numerous recent reports on science education and training have emphasized the importance of preparing young scientists for the real world. While hands-on research experience in a high-quality laboratory setting remains the central component of both pre-and postdoctoral training, there is also a need for formal training in areas such as ethics and scientific communication. In addition there is also a need for personalized career mentoring to assist trainees in the development of specific skills that will enable them to succeed in their chosen career path.

Our Comprehensive Postdoctoral Training Program in Cancer integrates three specific components:

1. interactive research in the basic biology of cancer,
2. formal and informal coursework in key areas, and
3. individualized guidance in career development.

An individualized training program draws upon courses in scientific writing, teaching methodologies, scientific resources/technologies for cancer research, and ethics in science. This approach provides a solid foundation in the skills needed to succeed in a career science, as well as a focused research experience in basic cancer biology in a strong laboratory environment.