Training Program in Breast Cancer Research at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract
Under support from the US Army/DOD the training program in breast cancer research at University of Texas at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center has had a successful second year. The training program has supported four predoctoral and five postdoctoral fellows. As reported last year, the extra postdoctoral trainees are funded by Breast Cancer Research Program at UT-MDACC. Each trainee has made notable progress as evidenced by publications and presentations at national meetings. Some of trainees have completed his or her work before this progress report. Significant strides have been made within the scope of the original specific aims in the following research areas: I) Therapeutic approaches for breast cancer through regulation of oncogene and tumor suppressor gene expression, and control of signal transduction, apoptosis, and DNA repair; 2) Use of animals to understand the biology of breast cancer and to provide models for preclinical therapeutic and preventive studies; 3) Novel preventive strategies for breast cancer; 4) Population-based studies on breast cancer; 5) Molecular diagnostic/prognostic factors for breast cancer; and 6) The basis biology of breast cancer. In addition to laboratory pursuits each trainee has participated in departmental group meetings, journal clubs, and retreats. The goal of the training program is to further the successful training of fellows who will develop research programs of their own which continue to tackle problems of breast cancer.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA403550
Entities
People
- Mien-Chie Hung
Organizations
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center