Training Program in Breast Cancer Research
Abstract
The objective of the City of hope breast cancer training program is to develop a new generation of basic and clinical scientists trained to do research on breast cancer and its prevention. The program will draw predoctoral trainees from the CoH graduate school and post doctoral trainees from the basic sciences and clinical oncology disciplines at CoH. Those who show-a genuine interest in breast cancer research, as determined by a written application, are admitted into the program in a competition held each year for available slots. Trainees are required to work in labs that study fundamentals of cancer biology and are required to develop a research program that focuses on a specific problem in breast cancer. In addition to performing their breast cancer research, the fellows are required to attend and participate in courses on 1) the biology and pathology of breast cancer, 2) breast cancer prevention and treatment, 3) the ethical conduct of basic and clinical research, 4) biostatistics, 5) genetic predisposition of breast cancer and counseling, and 6) the quality of life and pain management in breast cancer. Trainees attend a biweekly seminar/journal club course in which they present their research and one recent paper to each and their mentor. They receive a critical review of both presentations and benefit from the others presentations on breast cancer.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA431983
Entities
People
- John Shively
Organizations
- City of Hope National Medical Center