Graduate Program in Cancer Biology Training at Emory University

项目摘要 癌症代表了一系列疾病，仍然是美国第二大死亡原因。 然而，最近在跨学科研究方面取得的一些进展改善了患者的预后， 一个持续进步的巨大机会。为了进一步创新和临床影响的研究 发现，博士学位在癌症生物学研究领域具有广泛概念知识的劳动力是 必需的.为了确保成功的职业生涯，博士。科学家需要敏锐地意识到 癌症生物学研究中使用的技术方法，对特定领域的深入了解，以及关键的 思维能力。为了满足对训练有素，多样化，跨学科博士的需求。科学家进入 劳动力，我们建议在埃默里大学癌症生物学培训研究生课程。这个程序 将提供一个特殊的跨学科的培训计划，是以上和超越博士学位。埃默里大学的课程 有机会进行以癌症生物学为重点的基础和转化研究。它将高度整合 在温希普癌症研究所的环境中，NCI指定的综合癌症中心。一 一套基于证据的学习方法，经验丰富的研究导师专注于癌症在各种博士。 跨临床和实验室学科的课程和独特的互动能力将使 我们的学员在学术，工业和政府为基础的研究事业的成功。的目的 该计划旨在为不同人群的博士前学生提供有效的培训，最终达到1） 博士具有广泛概念知识的科学家，他们受过批判性思维、有效思维和沟通的训练 （2）博士学位。员工队伍意识到如何进行负责任的，严格的和可重复的科学 研究;和3）博士学位。受过跨学科沟通培训的员工队伍， 研究成果的应用。为了实现这一目标，我们将使用一个核心课程，其中包括讨论- 基于，积极的学习方法，癌症生物学的基本原则和发展， 通过教学课堂和研讨会的经验，演讲技巧。严谨的重要性， 在学生和导师培训的所有阶段都强调癌症研究的可重复性， 有一门必修课，强调这种培训是课程、研讨会和期刊俱乐部的一部分。这个程序 将有一个注重包容性卓越的环境，以确保学生的招聘和保留 来自不同且代表性不足的背景。最后，博士。学员将有独特的培训机会， 包括负责组织和举办专题讨论会、研讨会、严格的道德培训， 研究，并有充分的机会与临床和研究学员进行密切互动， 博士奖学金培训，以振兴与癌症翻译相关的沟通。

PROJECT SUMMARY Cancer represents a collection of diseases that remains the second leading cause of death in the United States. However, several recent advances in cross-disciplinary research have improved patient outcomes and provided a tremendous opportunity for continued progress. In order to further the innovation and clinical impact of research discoveries, a Ph.D. workforce with broad conceptual knowledge across the field of cancer biology research is required. To ensure successful careers, Ph.D. scientists need an acute awareness of rapidly evolving technological approaches used in cancer biology research, deep knowledge of specific areas, and critical thinking skills. To address the need for well-trained, diverse, cross-disciplinary Ph.D. scientists entering the workforce, we propose the Graduate Program in Cancer Biology Training at Emory University. This Program will provide an exceptional interdisciplinary training program that is above and beyond Ph.D. programs at Emory with opportunities for basic and translational research focused on cancer biology. It will be highly integrated within the environment at the Winship Cancer Institute, the NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. A suite of evidence-based learning approaches, experienced research mentors focused on cancer in various Ph.D. Programs and unique ability to interact across clinical and laboratory disciplines will enable the development of our trainees' success in academic-, industry- and government-based research careers. The objective of this Program is to provide a diverse population of predoctoral students with effective training that culminates in 1) Ph.D. scientists with broad conceptual knowledge who are trained to think critically, effectively, and communicate their findings; 2) A Ph.D. workforce aware of how to conduct responsible, rigorous and reproducible scientific studies; and 3) A Ph.D. workforce with training in cross-disciplinary communication and exposure to clinical application of research findings. To achieve this goal, we will use a core curriculum that includes discussion- based, active learning approaches to fundamental principles of cancer biology and the development of presentation skills through didactic classroom and seminar experiences. The importance of rigor and reproducibility in cancer research is emphasized during all phases of the training for both students and mentors, with a required course emphasizing this training as part of the courses, seminars, and journal clubs. This program will have an environment focused on inclusive excellence to ensure the recruitment and retention of students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. Finally, Ph.D. trainees will have unique training opportunities, including the responsibility to organize and execute symposiums, seminars, rigorous training in ethical aspects of research, and ample opportunity for close interaction with clinical and research trainees undergoing post- doctoral fellowship training to invigorate communication-related to translational relevance in cancer.