Research Training Program in Breast Cancer.
Abstract
The goal of this research training program was to produce highly qualified scientists for careers as independent investigators in the field of breast cancer. During the last 20 years, there has been a fundamental revolution in the understanding of molecular and cell biological concepts related to cell growth, function and tumorigenesis. To utilize what has been learned and to continue future progress in the area of breast cancer requires the continued availability of well-trained, innovative and committed scientists. This program represents an interdepartmental training program involving thirteen investigators from six departments. Trainees were predoctoral fellows with backgrounds in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, molecular genetics and molecular virology. The training program provided trainees with additional foundation in carcinogenesis and breast cancer. In addition to the core curriculum taken by the predoctoral fellows in their respective academic departments, program enhancement was provided through trainees' participation in a graduate course on "Molecular Carcinogenesis", a Breast Cancer Seminar Series, and participation at national meetings and local seminars. Fourteen predoctoral trainees were enrolled over the past four years with six predoctoral trainees currently enrolled in the training program. The training program was considered a success with nine publications and seven meeting abstracts resulting so far with additional manuscripts in preparation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA354095
Entities
People
- Daniel Medina
Organizations
- Baylor College of Medicine