Breast Cancer Research Summer Training Program
Abstract
The vision of the Summer Undergraduate Training Program in Breast Cancer Research (BCR) at Albany Medical College is to recruit highly talented undergraduates to careers 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 42 different colleges applied in 2002), the quality of the matriculants (average GPA 3.72), and the number of applications (81 applications for 5 position in 2002). Students spent 90% of their time in the laboratory of a funded investigator doing authentic, meaningful, mentored BCR. Students also participated in enrichment activities, including an overview of BCR, sessions to meet investigators involved in BCR, career sessions, and others. Updated data from previous cohorts indicate that the program is guiding students to careers in BCR. It is necessary to have a cadre of talented investigators whose careers are dedicated to studies of prevention, treatment, and early detection of BC. By investing in young people before they make their career choices, and by providing them with first-hand experiences in modern BCR laboratories, we provide opportunities for these talented students to discover an interest in, and an awareness of, the career opportunities in BCR that will position them to join the fight against breast cancer.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA417072
Entities
People
- Thomas T. Anderson
Organizations
- Albany Medical College