Breast Cancer Research Undergraduate Summer Training Program
Abstract
It is necessary to have a cadre of talented investigators whose careers are dedicated to studies of prevention, treatment, and early detection of breast cancer. By investing in young people before they make career choices, and by providing them with first-hand experience in modern breast cancer research (BCR) laboratories, we anticipate that many of these talented young people will discover an interest in BCR and new career options that will position them to join the fight against breast cancer. The vision of the Summer Undergraduate Training Program in BCR at the Albany Medical College is to recruit highly talented undergraduates to careers (either PhD or MD) in BCR so that they can make meaningful contributions to the eradication of this disease. That talented students are being recruited is evident from the diversity of undergraduate schools (students from 70 different colleges applied), the quality of the matriculants (average GPA 3.85), and the number of applications (80 applications for 5 positions per year). Students spend 90% of their time in the laboratory of a funded investigator doing authentic, meaningful, mentored BCR. Students also participate in Enrichment Activities: Overview of BCR; sessions to meet Investigators and to meet breast cancer survivors, and career sessions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA406894
Entities
People
- Thomas T. Andersen
Organizations
- Albany Medical College