Breast Cancer Predoctoral Training Program.
Abstract
The new interdisciplinary predoctoral training program in breast cancer research was initiated with the award by the USAMDRC for four years support. This program provides rigorous training in a flexible, individualized predoctoral program. Three trainees (two PhD students and one MD/PhD student) were selected from the current pool of students who were starting their thesis research in an area relevant to breast cancer research. A variety of activities have been organized during this first-year of support which bring together on a regular basis faculty from clinical as well as basic science departments and trainees to present and discuss issues relevant to breast cancer. These include a new Breast Study Group, a new seminar series in Signal Transduction which supplements the Cancer Center seminars, and a new Molecular Oncology Research Colloquium. A new course in Cancer Biology for graduate students was taught by training program faculty. In addition, program faculty and trainees participated in new collaborations both in research and journal clubs. This program has served as an important stimulus to new and existing faculty to develop programs that will utilize a multidisciplinary approach to understand the molecular mechanisms important in breast cancer and to develop strategies to intervene effectively in the treatment of this disease.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 27, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA299282
Entities
People
- Stuart A. Aaronson
Organizations
- Mount Sinai Hospital