Training Program in the Molecular Basis of Breast Cancer Research
Abstract
The objective of the program is to train highly qualified doctoral students in the genetic, cellular, and molecular basis of Breast Cancer. The training program, conducted within the Molecular Medicine Ph.D. Program, was administered by a select group of faculty whose research projects were intimately involved in breast cancer. An additional goal of the program was to promote synergistic interactions between the various laboratories engaged in breast cancer research. Breast cancer meetings, Molecular Medicine Distinguished Seminar Series were integral parts of the training program supported by the Breast Cancer Training Program. The major strengths of the program were the high quality of the Program faculty, and the interactive nature of the Breast Cancer research community in San Antonio. The program faculty encompassed scientists and physicians studying different aspects of breast cancer and cancer therapy, as well as fundamental mechanisms of DNA repair, cell growth and cell differentiation. Key research accomplishments during the 1999-2004 reporting period were: 1) 67 peer-reviewed articles published by students in the program; 2) DOD BCRP pre-doctoral grants awarded to seven students in the program, 3) nine faculty awarded DOD BCRP Idea and/or Career Development grants totaling $5 million; 4) eighteen Ph.D. students supported by the program graduated.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA428458
Entities
People
- Z. D. Sharp
Organizations
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio