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PhD in Cancer Sciences
Study alongside 3,000 scientific, academic and medical minds.
If you’re looking for a prestigious program where you can make name for yourself, a PhD in Cancer Sciences from Roswell Park is the next step on your career or academic journey.
You’ll be right at home in our world-class labs – but your studies won’t start or end there. You’ll work one-on-one with our internationally-renowned faculty to design your own training experience in one of our five specialized tracks. You’ll get direct experience with physicians and specialists in every cancer discipline as they work with patients across the entire continuum of care.
In our collaborative, multidisciplinary community, we want you to reach farther and make an impact. Our patients put their futures in our hands. You can too.
Learn more about our cancer center and graduate training programs by attending one of our virtual "Open House" sessions on November 3rd and 17th, register here to receive the meeting link.
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Why get your PhD at Roswell Park?
When you pursue your PhD in Cancer Sciences at Roswell Park, you’ll work alongside our principal investigators, driving our research in understanding, preventing and treating cancers.
Whether your goal is an academic position, a post-doc appointment or the biosciences industry, you’ll get the training you need for flexible career options.
Doctoral training at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is offered through an academic collaboration with the University at Buffalo (UB) .
The scientific and translational research training I received from the Department of Immunology was critical to my development as a scientist. In addition to the exemplary mentorship I received from my advisor, Elizabeth Repasky, PhD, I was also continuously exposed to clinical situations from outstanding mentors including Kelvin Lee, MD and Philip McCarthy, MD. My graduate program placed added emphasis on professional necessities such as grant writing, effective oral presentations and manuscript preparation and offered many opportunities to “network” with leaders in the fields of immunology, translational medicine and cancer biology. Roswell Park’s PhD Program offers students a very well-rounded graduate education. I felt very prepared when I left graduate school to pursue the next stages of my career and I am excited that I now can help train the next generation of cancer researchers right here at Roswell Park! Kathleen Kokolus, PhD Class of 2014
Find your focus
Because Roswell Park is a dedicated cancer research hospital, you’ll have a wide spectrum of choices for your research focus, from the investigation of cancer mechanisms to translational/clinical research, with direct relevance to disease treatment.
After your first semester, you’ll choose your path in of our five PhD tracks:
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During the first semester, all PhD candidates take the mandatory introductory courses, including:
- Integrated Cancer Sciences I and II (RPG501 and RPG502) - Highlights the various aspects of cancer biology and treatments.
- Intro to Biostats I (STA527) - Introduces the concepts of statistics and their importance in experimental design.
- Responsible Conduct of Research (RPG504) - introduces students to various ethical dilemmas in research.
You’ll select your research track at the end of your first semester, then begin three laboratory research rotations in your second semester to find the best match for your faculty mentors.
All doctoral students are offered a stipend (currently $28,500 in the first year; $30,000 per year thereafter), a full tuition scholarship, paid individual health insurance and paid student fees.
Importantly, this support is guaranteed for the duration of training. We also offer additional financial incentives for students who are awarded extramural fellowships.
- Career Directions seminar series: Hear from speakers from diverse industry sectors, including pharma/biotech, intellectual property and science policy, and take advantage of workshops on job searching, interviewing, using social media and other critical skills.
- Small institutional grants: Once each academic year, you can apply for a grant of to $2,500 for science-related professional development and career exploration activities. Examples include biotechnology industry internships, bioinformatics and translation research workshops, and regulatory affairs certification training.
- Guidance resources through UB: In particular, the UB Graduate Professional Development web site has valuable information to help you succeed in selecting and entering a career path.
New initiatives are ongoing to help students develop and pursue their interests and career passions while maintaining their own personal wellness:
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How to apply
The next program year begins in Fall 2023, and applications are due by December 5, 2022 (applications are currently closed and will re-open in September 2023 for Fall 2024 enrollment)
Did you know?
Roswell Park no longer requires GRE scores for admission to the PhD program!
Each year, we select approximately 20 doctoral candidates from a highly competitive pool of applicants. Your application package will include:
- Online application form
- $75 application fee, payable electronically on the online application form
- Undergraduate transcripts – a minimum undergraduate 3.0 GPA is required
- Personal statement
- Three letters of recommendation
- WES Grade Conversion for international transcripts
Be sure to highlight your successful completion of biological coursework and previous research!
If you’re an international student, you must submit results of either the TOEFL (minimum acceptable score: 79) or the IELTS (minimum acceptable score 6.5 overall with no individual sub-score below 6.0). Send your TOEFL scores to the University at Buffalo using ETS code 2925 (no department code is required).
For other general inquiries about the application/admissions process please see the FAQ page located at the University at Buffalo's Graduate School site .
I’m so grateful for the support and guidance of my professors and mentors. The graduate program at Roswell Park fosters a kind, nurturing environment to help students achieve their best work. There is a spirit of both competition and collaboration, allowing us to move forward as a team, work together and learn from one another. Stephanie Tzetzo, MS, Predoctoral Trainee, Department of Immunology
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Molecular Oncology & Tumor Immunology PhD Training Program
The Molecular Oncology and Tumor Immunology PhD Training Program at NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s Vilcek Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences offers candidates a choice of research focus in either cancer biology or tumor immunology. The program has been supported by the Molecular Oncology and Immunology Training Grant (T32 CA009161) funded by the National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute for more than 45 years.
Our program emphasizes the molecular, genetic, cellular, and pathophysiological aspects of cancer and immunity, as well as translational discovery and clinical cancer biology. Coursework provides a solid foundation in all aspects of modern cancer biology and immunology and the interrelationship between the two disciplines.
As a PhD candidate, you conduct research that incorporates the study of animal models and human disease, as well as molecular, genetic, and cell biological approaches. Laboratory research opportunities run the gamut of basic and translational studies of cancer cell biology and include the following:
- applied approaches to cancer and immunity such as targeted tumor cell killing, tumor gene therapy, production of antitumor vaccines, and immunological and molecular approaches to cancer therapy, including immunotherapy
- basic studies of tumor initiation, progression, and metastasis over a wide range of cancer models, including lung, breast, prostate, bladder, and pancreatic cancer; melanoma; neuroblastoma; and leukemias
- bioinformatics approaches to identify transcriptional, translational, post-translational, and epigenetic alterations in bulk tumors and single cell sub-populations
- cancer cell metabolism
- cell cycle control
- function of oncogenes and tumor suppressors
- immune cell activation and function within tumors, and identification of novel immune-based cancer therapies
- immune cell trafficking within tumors, lymphatics, and the circulation
- maintenance of genome and chromosome integrity
- regulation of gene expression and signal transduction pathways
- regulation of protein degradation
Our program brings together investigators from across NYU Grossman School of Medicine who employ tools of molecular biology and genetics; sophisticated imaging technologies; and genome-wide genetic, chemical, metabolomic, and proteomic analysis of cancer and immunity.
Learn more about admissions , curriculum and course listings , and mentoring faculty .
For additional information about the program, contact Thales Y. Papagiannakopoulos, PhD , program director, at [email protected] , or Amanda W. Lund, PhD , and Richard L. Possemato, PhD , graduate advisors, at [email protected] and [email protected] , respectively. For information about Vilcek Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, email [email protected] .
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Cancer Biology PhD Program
Established in 1978, the interdisciplinary Cancer Biology PhD Program is designed to provide graduate and medical students with the education and training they need to make significant contributions to the field of cancer biology. The program is led by Laura Attardi, PhD, and Julien Sage, PhD, and currently has over 60 participating faculty members representing a variety of specialties.
Coursework during the first year equips students with a broad understanding of the molecular, genetic, cellular biological and pathobiological aspects of cancer. By the beginning of the second year, students have chosen a research advisor and begun work on their dissertation projects. An annual program conference provides students with an opportunity to present their research findings, receive feedback and forge collaborations with faculty and fellow students.
The Cancer Biology program also sponsors a postdoctoral scholar track in which accepted MD and PhD scholars pursue research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
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A PhD in Cancer Biology would provide you with the opportunity to research a specific cancer in great detail. Whether you’re developing a new treatment, understanding the factors that allow a tumour to arise or innovating better diagnostic tests, you’ll be improving our understanding of cancer and saving lives.
What’s it like to do a PhD in Cancer Biology?
Doing a PhD in Cancer Biology, you’ll develop excellent laboratory skills, particularly in cell culture, working with RNA and studying the proteome. Most Cancer Biology projects link to other subjects and as such, you’ll have experience working with techniques from Cell Biology, Immunology and Genetics.
Some typical research topics in Cancer Biology include:
- Developing novel diagnostic tests
- Understanding a potential trigger of metastasis
- Developing novel therapeutics to treat a specific cancer
- The immune system and cancer interactions
- Characterising the role of a specific tumour suppressor or oncogene in a certain cancer
Generally, Cancer Biology programmes are advertised on the university website with the research proposal, including the scope and primary aim of the research pre-determined by the supervisor. These projects are usually fully-funded.
It’s uncommon to propose your own research in Cancer Biology since the additional bench fees make self-funding difficult. It can also be tricky to find a supervisor with the interests that line up well with your suggested project that also have the equipment and expertise to supervise you through your PhD.
In your daily life you’ll be in the laboratory conducting experiments, reading the literature for new methods you could try, analysing old data, and talking to colleagues and your supervisor about your work. In the final year of your PhD you’ll submit a thesis of around 60,000 words that will contribute to the knowledge of your field and you’ll defend your work during your viva exam .
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for most Cancer Biology PhD programmes involve a Masters in a subject directly related to Biology, with at least a Merit or Distinction. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need to show that you have the right level of language proficiency .
PhD in Cancer Biology funding options
The Research Council responsible for funding Cancer Biology PhDs in the UK is the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). They provide fully-funded studentships including a stipend for living costs, a consumables budget for bench fees and a tuition fee waiver. Students don’t apply directly to the BBSRC, you apply for advertised projects with this funding attached.
It’s uncommon for Cancer Biology PhD students to be ‘self-funded’ due to the additional bench fees. However, if you were planning to fund yourself it might be achievable (depending on your project) through the UK government’s PhD loan and part-time work.
(WIS) The interplay between the intratumoural microbiome, the type of cancer inflammation and the response to immunotherapy
Phd research project.
PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.
Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.
The role of metabolic adaptation in stress tolerance, tumorigenesis, and fungal drug resistance
Funded phd project (uk students only).
This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.
Bifunctional small molecules beyond PROTACs: Proximity-inducing new downstream chemistries to rewire cell signalling
Self-funded phd students only.
This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.
An ex-vivo human tissue ex-plant model to enable investigations into breast cancer prevention
School of life sciences black scholars programme, funded phd programme (students worldwide).
Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.
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PhD Opportunities highlight some of the specific PhD projects, programmes or other information currently available from a university.
Modelling the phospho-regulation of cell cycle control
Zoonotic pathogen growth rate – a marker for environmental mapping of disease virulence and therapy resistance, competition funded phd project (students worldwide).
This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.
How the interactome defines the biological activity of members of the KDM4A subfamily of histone demethylases
Competition funded phd project (uk students only).
This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.
Development of exosome nano-therapeutics for cancer treatment
Phd studentship in liver cancer - cancer associated fibroblasts as immunotherapeutic targets in liver cancer, phd positions at the international max planck research school for living matter, germany phd programme.
A German PhD usually takes 3-4 years. Traditional programmes focus on independent research, but more structured PhDs involve additional training units (worth 180-240 ECTS credits) as well as placement opportunities. Both options require you to produce a thesis and present it for examination. Many programmes are delivered in English.
Max Planck Research Programme
Max Planck Research Programmes are structured PhD opportunities set up by the Max Planck Society, an independent non-profit German research organisation. Max Planck Institutes and universities collaborate to offer interdisciplinary and international PhD opportunities providing high standards of training and support as well as generous funding.
PhD studentship - Patient-derived cancer models to identify novel biomarkers and treatment targets in patients with prostate cancer
Phd studentship in harnessing big data from human tissue to elucidate shared mechanisms of immune-mediated disease: pathways to precision medicine, phd studentship in leveraging genetic models of skin barrier dysfunction to gain insights into cutaneous inflammation, the alice stephenson phd studentship in cancer research.
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The PhD course is a three to four years full-time, or five to seven years part-time research-based course.
Full-time PhD students are on probation during their first year and must successfully complete their registration assessment before entering their second year; this involves producing a written report followed by an oral examination. Part-time students are on probation for their first two years and should complete their registration assessment before they enter their third year. In addition, full-time and part-time students are also required to produce regular written progress reports.
At the end of their course, students produce a thesis of 60,000 words maximum, followed by an oral examination based on both their thesis and a broader knowledge of their chosen area of research. Students are provided with information which clearly sets out what is expected of them in order to obtain their degree.
Most research training is provided within the structure of the student’s research group and informal opportunities to develop research skills are available through mentoring by other members of staff and fellow students. All students are encouraged to attend scientific meetings, seminars and postgraduate courses relevant to their area of interest. They are also expected to participate in journal clubs and lab meetings and to take advantage of the numerous and varied opportunities including transferable skills training offered by the University.
Each student is assigned a principal supervisor who oversees their research project and an adviser who provides additional support. Our postgraduate student administrator acts as the first point of contact for any student with a query or difficulty that is not directly related to their scientific work. All student matters in the department are overseen by our director of postgraduate education and the Cancer Biology Postgraduate Education Committee.
The PhD course provides:
- a period of a sustained in-depth study of a specific topic;
- an environment that encourages the student’s originality and creativity in their research;
- skills to enable the student to critically examine the background literature relevant to their specific research area;
- the opportunity to develop skills in making and testing hypotheses, in developing new theories, and in planning and conducting experiments;
- the opportunity to expand the student’s knowledge of their research area, including its theoretical foundations and the specific techniques used to study it;
- the opportunity to gain knowledge of the broader field of cancer research; and
- an environment in which to develop skills in written work, oral presentation and publishing the results of their research in high-profile scientific journals, through constructive feedback of written work and oral presentations.
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At the end of their PhD course, students should:
- have a thorough knowledge of the literature and a comprehensive understanding of scientific methods and techniques applicable to their own research;
- be able to demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in their field;
- have developed the ability to critically evaluate current research and research techniques and methodologies;
- have self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems;
- be able to act autonomously in the planning and implementation of research; and
- have gained oral presentation and scientific writing skills.
Those who wish to progress to a PhD after completing an MPhil will be required to satisfy their potential supervisor, Head of Department and the Faculty Degree Committee that they have the skills and ability to achieve the higher degree.
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Oncology MPhil/PhD
London, Bloomsbury
When you study an oncology research degree at the UCL Cancer Institute, you join a supportive and intellectually rigorous environment to develop your research skills, subject knowledge, and critical review abilities. Our excellent facilities, supervision and training opportunities prepare students for careers in academia, industry, business, biomedicine, and healthcare.
UK tuition fees (2023/24)
Overseas tuition fees (2023/24), programme starts, applications accepted.
- Entry requirements
A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 2
UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level. International Preparation Courses
Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.
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Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website .
International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.
About this degree
Oncology is one of five research departments within the Cancer Institute. We cover areas such as antibody-based medicines, the research and development of cancer drugs, head and neck cancers, treatment resistance, urological cancer biology, cancer metastasis, glioblastoma research, and tumour immunogenomics.
You will develop your research hypothesis with your supervisors, and undertake novel laboratory, bioinformatic or clinical research as part of their research team. You will be supported by a supervisory team including your principal supervisor, and a thesis committee which comprises a secondary supervisor and one to three committee members.
Developing your knowledge and skills is a core priority for us. In addition to UCL ' s Doctoral Skills Programme, the Cancer Institute runs a compulsory first-year training programme to improve your research skills and provide networking opportunities.
This programme is based in London and is available on a full-time or part-time basis.
Who this course is for
We welcome students from all over the world who want to join a world-class centre to undertake research in oncology. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds, ranging from clinicians to scientists and others interested in oncology research.
What this course will give you
- A unique opportunity to work in a collaborative research environment that spans basic research, translational medicine, and clinical applications.
- Close links with associated clinical trials facilities, experimental cancer medicine centre, biobanking facilities and associated partners and hospitals in London such as the Royal Free Hospital, UCLH, and Cancer Research UK and the Crick Institute.
- Skills development, including bench and technical skills, critical evaluation of scientific literature, experimental planning and design, interpretation of data results, presentation/public speaking skills, time and project management, working within a team, working independently, and writing for various audiences.
The foundation of your career
Our excellent facilities, supervision and training opportunities prepare you for future careers in academia, industry, business, biomedicine, and healthcare.
Employability
Graduates go on to further medical training or clinical posts, or to academic posts at institutions including universities around the world.
They have also found employment in laboratory management, research, industry, clinical trials co-ordination, scientific writing and editing, sales, and consulting.
The programme is designed to give you networking opportunities throughout your period of study.
These include weekly internal divisional seminars, a weekly external speaker seminar and reception, and student poster sessions. You will also attend the annual Cancer Institute Conference, as well as national and international research conferences, and academic careers days.
On graduating, you will be able to join the institute's alumni network on LinkedIn.
Teaching and learning
All research students attend a training programme on lab skills from January to July in the first year. This covers:
- Human Tissue Act and the Biobank
- Tissue Preparation and Staining
- Basics of Proteomics
- Principles of Good Clinical Lab Practice
- Clinical Trial Design and Regulation
- In vivo Study Design and Regulation
- Preclinical Radiotherapy
- Single Cell Analysis.
Research areas and structure
- Antibody Based Medicines
- Cancer Drug Development
- Drug-DNA Interactions
- Molecular Oncology
- Tumour Biology on Therapeutic Response
Research environment
UCL is a top-rated university in the UK for research strength in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). Our scientists have an international reputation for leading basic, translational, and clinical cancer research and the Cancer Institute is uniquely positioned to leverage the multidisciplinary nature of UCL by engaging a range of disciplines to transform cancer research.
You will join a community of over 300 research scientists and 120 research students within the Cancer Institute. Our combination of fundamental cancer research, clinical links with UCLH, and the Royal Free Hospitals, and collaborative links with the Crick Institute and Cancer Research UK, make the Cancer Institute an exciting environment for basic and translational research into cancer.
The Department of Oncology has a range of research including:
- Cancer Research UK Drug-DNA Interactions
- Cell Signalling
- Chromosome Instability Research Group
- HPV Tumour Biology Team
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Head and Neck Cancer Biology Group
- The Cell Communication Lab
- Treatment Resistance Group
- Urological Cancer Biology Group
- Cancer Genome Evolution Research Group
- Cancer Metastasis Lab
- Computational Cancer Genomics
- Glioblastoma Research Group
- Tumour Immunogenomics and Immunosurveillance Lab
We encourage you to become part of the community and to present and discuss your work at research team meetings, Institute Research in Progress talks, the annual Cancer Institute conference and Research Student poster day. You will also be encouraged to present at relevant international conferences and, where appropriate, to contribute towards scientific publications in your field.
The duration of a full-time research degree is usually three to four years. You register initially for the MPhil degree.
Within three months of joining the programme, you are expected to agree the basic structure of your research project with your supervisor, along with an appropriate research method and a realistic plan of work. You produce and submit a detailed outline of your proposed research to your supervisor and thesis committee for their comments and feedback.
You will then undertake this project as part of your supervisor’s research team. Training workshops at the Cancer Institute will run from January to October.
In your second year, you continue to explore your research hypothesis and collect and analyse novel data. You will also be expected to upgrade from an MPhil to a PhD.
To complete your upgrade, you submit a report summarising your research to date, and present and answer questions about this work at a viva voce examination. You also present your research to the department at a Research in Progress seminar.
In your third year, you complete your data collection and analysis, and prepare your thesis. You will also be encouraged to present your findings at an international conference or annual Cancer Institute conference.
Following the third year, you may be eligible for a year of 'completing research status' to complete your thesis and to take your viva examination.
The duration of a part-time research degree is usually five years. You register initially for the MPhil degree.
Within five months of joining the programme, you are expected to agree the basic structure of your research project with your supervisor, along with an appropriate research method and a realistic plan of your work. You will produce and submit a detailed outline of your proposed research to your supervisor and thesis committee for comments and feedback.
In your second and third years (18-36 months), you will continue to explore your research hypothesis and collect and analyse novel data. You will also be expected to upgrade from an MPhil to a PhD.
To complete your upgrade, you submit a report summarising your research to date, and then present and answer questions about this work at a viva voce examination. You also present your research to the department at a Research in Progress seminar.
In your fourth and fifth years, you complete your data collection and analysis, and prepare your thesis. You will also be encouraged to present your findings at an international conference or annual Cancer Institute conference.
Following the fifth year, you may be eligible to transfer to 'completing research status' for two years to complete your thesis writing and to undertake your viva examination.
Accessibility
Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble accessable.co.uk . Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support & Wellbeing team .
Fees and funding
Fees for this course.
The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Where the programme is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees .
Additional costs
Possible additional costs may include purchases such as books or additional expenses whilst attending conferences. Your research degree may also be subject to an Additional Fee Element (also known as bench fees), an additional cost related to consumables, equipment or materials based on your individual project. This is payable by yourself or your sponsor.
The Cancer Institute provides some competitive travel scholarships to support research students attending training workshops or international conferences.
For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs .
Funding your studies
Annual CR-UK funded clinical fellowships and non-clinical PhD studentships are available. Please check the Cancer Institute website for details. Other funded studentships will also be advertised on the Institute's website as they become available.
For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website .
Deadlines and start dates are usually dictated by funding arrangements so check with the department or academic unit to see if you need to consider these in your application preparation. You should check the institute's studentship opportunities page or contact the Departmental Graduate Tutor before making an application. See full details .
Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate programmes (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.
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University of birmingham.
- 3 years Full time degree: 4,620 per year (UK)
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University of glasgow.
- 4 years Full time degree: 4,596 per year (UK)
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University of leicester.
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Newcastle university.
- 36 months Full time degree
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University of nottingham.
- 3 years Full time degree: 4,850 per year (UK)
- 6 years Part time degree: 4,850 per year (UK)
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Ucl (university college london).
- 3 years Full time degree: 5,860 per year (UK)
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Cardiff university.
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King's college london, university of london.
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Welcome to the Division of Oncology, a center of excellence in patient care, medical education, and state-of-the-art research. Cancer is a major public health problem and it is also an exciting challenge for discovery and innovation.
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A welcome message from the the Division of Oncology's Chief, Dr. Heather Wakelee.
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The Division of Oncology is seeking qualified faculty for several open positions . Successful applicants must hold an MD or MD/PhD degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in Medical Oncology, and have a history of significant peer-reviewed funding.
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Graduate Student: Pros: I love the collaborative atmosphere. You don't have to worry about being scooped within your own organization, and you always receive constructive feedback when you present your findings and problems. The facilities are (mostly)nice and labs routinely share equipment. There isn't a teaching requirement, but teaching is available if you are interested in that. There are free counseling and wellness services for all students. There is an emphasis on career development beyond the PhD and Masters. There are women in higher positions throughout the organization. A vast majority of the labs are well funded. Cons: The health insurance is fairly poor, especially if you have a dependent. The graduate student body is largely white, however, many people that apply here are from the area and the surrounding area is fairly white. There is room for improvement though. There is no "time off" as designated by the graduate school, it is up to the discretion of the PI. ... Read 4 reviews
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Doctoral Student: Detroit. Detroit. Detroit. My head and heart knew in synchronicity that this is exactly where I need to be. WSUSOM has offered, with open arms, an unparalleled opportunity for me to achieve a life-long aspiration: to be medical doctor, for the people, all people. Since receiving my acceptance letter, I have gained first-person insight into what it means to practice medicine, specifically in an urban environment such as Detroit. My instructors, peers, and mentors alike all are driven by a common goal: to turn the promise of equality in healthcare into a reality. I see this, I hear this, I feel this. As a first-generation student, I always knew that, with whatever platform I would be blessed with having, I wanted to give-back to the ethnically, financially, and socially diverse community that helped me become the person I am today. I feel like I am doing just that as a medical student at Wayne State University School of Medicine. ... Read 2 reviews
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Master's Student: I have gone to three different colleges. I'm in Touro currently working on my Masters and I would HIGHLY recommend this college to working parents. I appreciate the feedback from the professors, the help from the guidance counselor, all the way to the assistance from the financial office. Everyone gets back to me timely. The classes are set up in a way that you know exactly what is due and when - for the entire 8 weeks. I'm so glad I chose the program at Touro! This has worked out so well to balance Work-Parenting-School-Life. I've been encouraged all the way through this process from so many different people at Touro that it really helps me keep going! ... Read 78 reviews
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The goal of the Molecular Oncology Program is to discover, develop, and translate novel preventive and therapeutic strategies and biomarkers. This is done through research that spans from basic science at the bench and computer to clinical applications and back, and by focusing on bridging the gap between scientists and clinical researchers, and from bench to start-up company to bedside.
The Molecular Oncology Program accomplishes its goal through research, education and training, and community engagement aligned under the following aims:
- Aim 1: To study the impact of genetics on cancer susceptibility, progression, and therapeutic response
- Aim 2: To modulate signaling pathways for therapeutic benefit
- Aim 3: To develop tools and technologies to dissect tumor and host environment networks
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The graduate program in cancer biology offers a course of study and research leading to the Ph.D. degree. Although a master’s degree is offered under special circumstances, students are not admitted for a master’s degree.
The Cancer Biology Graduate Program was established at the McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research in 1940 as the first graduate program in the United States to offer a degree in basic cancer research. The program now includes more than 50 faculty trainers from multiple departments including Oncology, Medicine, Human Oncology, Cell and Regenerative Biology, Medical Microbiology and Immunology, and others. This interdepartmental structure offers students remarkably diverse training opportunities that span the entire breadth of cancer biology research from haploid or diploid genetics, viral and chemical carcinogenesis, eukaryotic cell and molecular biology, virology, molecular toxicology, and whole-animal carcinogenesis. Through the graduate curriculum, students are introduced to the body of knowledge that has been derived directly from experiments on the induction, properties, and therapy of cancer, and receive the necessary background to conduct independent research.
Curriculum requirements are designed to be flexible, providing a maximal opportunity for specialization within this multidisciplinary field. Students learn through core and elective courses; by participation in seminars, conferences, and journal clubs related to their specific areas of expertise; and most important, from their research advisors. Students who join the program select research advisors after conducting a minimum of three month-long rotations in different laboratories during the first semester. After choosing an advisor, students will also create an advisory committee of five faculty members who will provide guidance throughout the process of earning the Ph.D. degree. The average time to complete the Ph.D. is 5.5 years. The program prepares students for careers in teaching and research in academia, government, and industry.
Please consult the table below for key information about this degree program’s admissions requirements. The program may have more detailed admissions requirements, which can be found below the table or on the program’s website.
Graduate admissions is a two-step process between academic programs and the Graduate School. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Graduate School as well as the program(s). Once you have researched the graduate program(s) you are interested in, apply online .
Students seeking admission to the program must complete a bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, or a related area from an accredited college or university and should have a grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). The background of the student should include basic courses in these areas as well as several advanced courses in chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, physiology, and molecular biology. Prior laboratory research experience is highly desirable.
Applicants must submit a completed application online, personal statement (reasons for graduate study), unofficial college transcripts, updated CV/resume (highlighting laboratory experience), and three letters of recommendation.
Graduate School Resources
Resources to help you afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid. Further funding information is available from the Graduate School. Be sure to check with your program for individual policies and restrictions related to funding.
Program Resources
The program is committed to ensure continuing financial support for all cancer biology Ph.D. students in good standing. Financial support includes a competitive stipend and tuition remission. All graduate students are also eligible for comprehensive health insurance. Ph.D. students are supported from a variety of different sources including research assistantships from faculty research grants, fellowships, and NIH training grants. There is no teaching requirement for cancer biology students; however, many opportunities exist on campus for those who wish to gain teaching experience.
Students are admitted into the Cancer Biology Program as a Research Assistant (RA) unless they have received a fellowship or training grant. Find more information here .
Minimum Graduate School Requirements
Major requirements.
Review the Graduate School minimum academic progress and degree requirements , in addition to the program requirements listed below.
MODE OF INSTRUCTION
Mode of instruction definitions.
Accelerated: Accelerated programs are offered at a fast pace that condenses the time to completion. Students are able to complete a program with minimal disruptions to careers and other commitments.
Evening/Weekend: Courses meet on the UW–Madison campus only in evenings and/or on weekends to accommodate typical business schedules. Students have the advantages of face-to-face courses with the flexibility to keep work and other life commitments.
Face-to-Face: Courses typically meet during weekdays on the UW-Madison Campus.
Hybrid: These programs combine face-to-face and online learning formats. Contact the program for more specific information.
Online: These programs are offered 100% online. Some programs may require an on-campus orientation or residency experience, but the courses will be facilitated in an online format.
CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS
Required courses .
The curriculum for Cancer Biology is designed to introduce you to research related to the induction, properties, and therapy of cancer and to ensure that you have the necessary background in one or more areas of related, fundamental science to enable you to do original research. Courses are drawn from the Department of Oncology as well as various related departments, including Bacteriology, Biochemistry, Biomolecular Chemistry, Chemistry, Genetics, Human Oncology, Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and Pharmacology.
The Graduate School at UW-Madison requires PhD students to complete a minimum of 51 credits in order to obtain a PhD Degree. These credits are fulfilled via core curriculum courses, 990 research, and electives. Courses numbered below 300, audit, and pass/fail do not satisfy the minimum requirement. It is suggested that you take approximately 2 courses per semester with the remaining credits being 990 research. All courses must be completed by the end of your second year, before completing the Preliminary Exam.
Beginning in your second year, you will be required to give an annual, formal presentation in the Cancer Biology Student/Postdoc Seminar Series. You will register for ONCOLOGY 901 Seminar during the semester in which you present. Your seminars will be recorded and you will receive feedback from the seminar course instructor to help improve your public speaking and presentation skills. Attendance at this seminar series is required .
In addition, you are expected to attend the Cancer Biology Seminar throughout your graduate career (no registration required). The Cancer Biology Seminar, which features local and outside faculty speakers, is held on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in 1345 HSLC. The schedule is posted on the McArdle website .
Students will enroll in up to 12 credits per semester as pre-dissertators (only 2 credits during the summer term).
Students may select electives from the list below in consultation with their advisor.
Elective Coursework
Graduate school policies.
The Graduate School’s Academic Policies and Procedures provide essential information regarding general university policies. Program authority to set degree policies beyond the minimum required by the Graduate School lies with the degree program faculty. Policies set by the academic degree program can be found below.
Major-Specific Policies
Prior coursework, graduate work from other institutions.
With program approval, students are allowed to count no more than 9 credits of graduate coursework from other institutions. Coursework earned five or more years prior to admission to a master’s degree or doctoral degree is not allowed to satisfy requirements.
UW–Madison Undergraduate
With program approval, students are allowed to count no more than 7 credits numbered 300 or above from a UW–Madison undergraduate degree.
UW–Madison University Special
With program approval, students are allowed to count no more than 15 credits of coursework numbered 300 or above taken as a UW–Madison Special student. Coursework earned ten or more years prior to admission to a doctoral degree is not allowed to satisfy requirements.
A semester GPA below 3.0 or an incomplete grade (I) will result in the student being placed on academic probation. If a semester GPA of 3.0 is not attained or the Incomplete grade is not cleared during the subsequent semester of full- time enrollment, the student may be dismissed from the program or allowed to continue for 1 additional semester based on advisor appeal to the Graduate School.
ADVISOR / COMMITTEE
All students are required to have an advisor. Students must create a certification committee (advisor plus four additional faculty members) by the end of their first year. After passing their preliminary examination, students are required to conduct a progress report meeting with their certification committee each year. Failure to do so may result in a hold being placed on the student’s registration.
CREDITS PER TERM ALLOWED
Time constraints.
All doctoral students must pass their preliminary examination by the end of their second year (August 31). Under special circumstances, a one-semester extension may be granted when justified in writing by the student and advisor.
A candidate for a doctoral degree who fails to take the final oral examination and deposit the dissertation within five years after passing the preliminary examination may be required to take another preliminary examination and to be admitted to candidacy a second time.
Doctoral degree students who have been absent for ten or more consecutive years lose all credits that they have earned before their absence. Individual programs may count the coursework students completed prior to their absence for meeting program requirements; that coursework may not count toward Graduate School credit requirements.
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These resources may be helpful in addressing your concerns:
- Bias or Hate Reporting
- Graduate Assistantship Policies and Procedures
- Office of the Provost for Faculty and Staff Affairs
- Dean of Students Office (for all students to seek grievance assistance and support)
- Employee Assistance (for personal counseling and workplace consultation around communication and conflict involving graduate assistants and other employees, post-doctoral students, faculty and staff)
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- Graduate School (for informal advice at any level of review and for official appeals of program/departmental or school/college grievance decisions)
- Office of Compliance (for class harassment and discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence)
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Grievance Policy for Graduate Programs in the School of Medicine and Public Health
Any student in a School of Medicine and Public Health graduate program who feels that they have been treated unfairly in regards to educational decisions and/or outcomes or issues specific to the graduate program, including academic standing, progress to degree, professional activities, appropriate advising, and a program’s community standards by a faculty member, staff member, postdoc, or student has the right to complain about the treatment and to receive a prompt hearing of the grievance following these grievance procedures. Any student who discusses, inquiries about, or participates in the grievance procedure may do so openly and shall not be subject to intimidation, discipline, or retaliation because of such activity. Each program’s grievance advisor is listed on the “Research” tab of the SMPH intranet .
This policy does not apply to employment-related issues for Graduate Assistants in TA, PA and/or RA appointments. Graduate Assistants will utilize the Graduate Assistantship Policies and Procedures (GAPP) grievance process to resolve employment-related issues.
This policy does not apply to instances when a graduate student wishes to report research misconduct. For such reports refer to the UW-Madison Policy for Reporting Research Misconduct for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Research Associates .
Requirements for Programs
The School of Medicine and Public Health Office of Basic Research, Biotechnology and Graduate Studies requires that each graduate program designate a grievance advisor, who should be a tenured faculty member, and will request the name of the grievance advisor annually. The program director will serve as the alternate grievance advisor in the event that the grievance advisor is named in the grievance. The program must notify students of the grievance advisor, including posting the grievance advisor’s name on the program’s Guide page and handbook.
The grievance advisor or program director may be approached for possible grievances of all types. They will spearhead the grievance response process described below for issues specific to the graduate program, including but not limited to academic standing, progress to degree, professional activities, appropriate advising, and a program’s community standards. They will ensure students are advised on reporting procedures for other types of possible grievances and are supported throughout the reporting process. Resources on identifying and reporting other issues have been compiled by the Graduate School.
- The student is advised to initiate a written record containing dates, times, persons, and description of activities, and to update this record while completing the procedures described below.
- If the student is comfortable doing so, efforts should be made to resolve complaints informally between individuals before pursuing a formal grievance.
- Should a satisfactory resolution not be achieved, the student should contact the program’s grievance advisor or program director to discuss the complaint. The student may approach the grievance advisor or program director alone or with a UW-Madison faculty or staff member. The grievance advisor or program director should keep a record of contacts with regards to possible grievances. The first attempt is to help the student informally address the complaint prior to pursuing a formal grievance. The student is also encouraged to talk with their faculty advisor regarding concerns or difficulties.
- If the issue is not resolved to the student’s satisfaction, the student may submit a formal grievance to the grievance advisor or program director in writing, within 60 calendar days from the date the grievant first became aware of, or should have become aware of with the exercise of reasonable diligence, the cause of the grievance. To the fullest extent possible, a grievance shall contain a clear and concise statement of the grievance and indicate the issue(s) involved, the relief sought, the date(s) the incident or violation took place, and any specific policy involved.
- The grievance advisor or program director will convene a faculty committee composed of at least three members to manage the grievance. Any faculty member involved in the grievance or who feels that they cannot be impartial may not participate in the committee. Committee composition should reflect diverse viewpoints within the program.
- The faculty committee, through the grievance advisor or program director, will obtain a written response from the person or persons toward whom the grievance is directed. The grievance advisor or program director will inform this person that their response will be shared with the student filing the grievance.
- The grievance advisor or program director will share the response with the student filing the grievance.
- The faculty committee will make a decision regarding the grievance. The committee’s review shall be fair, impartial, and timely. The grievance advisor or program director will report on the action taken by the committee in writing to both the student and the person toward whom the grievance was directed.
- The grievant will be notified in writing, within 5 business days of the written appeal, acknowledging receipt of the formal appeal and establishing a timeline for the review to be completed.
- The senior associate dean or their designee may request additional materials and/or arrange meetings with the grievant and/or others. If meetings occur, the senior associate dean or their designee will meet with both the grievant and the person or persons toward whom the grievance is directed.
- The senior associate dean or their designee will assemble an ad hoc committee of faculty from outside of the student’s graduate program and ask them to prepare a written recommendation on whether to uphold or reverse the decision of the program on the student’s initial grievance. The committee may request additional materials and/or arrange meetings with the grievant and/or others. If meetings occur, the committee will meet with both the grievant and the person or persons toward whom the grievance is directed.
- The senior associate dean or their designee will make a final decision within 20 business days of receipt of the committee’s recommendation.
- The SMPH Office of Basic Research, Biotechnology, and Graduate Studies must store documentation of the grievance for seven years. Grievances that set a precedent may be stored indefinitely.
- The student may file an appeal of the School of Medicine and Public Health decision with the Graduate School. See the Grievances and Appeals section of the Graduate School’s Academic Policies and Procedures .
Time Limits
Steps in the grievance procedures must be initiated and completed within the designated time periods except when modified by mutual consent. If the student fails to initiate the next step in the grievance procedure within the designated time period, the grievance will be considered resolved by the decision at the last completed step.
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- Articulates research problems, potentials, and limits with respect to theory, knowledge, or practice within the field of study.
- Formulates ideas, concepts, designs, and/or techniques beyond the current boundaries of knowledge within the field of study.
- Creates research, scholarship, or performance that makes a substantive contribution.
- Demonstrates breadth within their learning experiences.
- Advances contributions of the field of study to society.
- Communicates complex ideas in a clear and understandable manner.
- Fosters ethical and professional conduct.
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Cancer Biology Program, McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research School of Medicine and Public Health [email protected] cancerbiology.wisc.edu
Hilary Gehin, Graduate Program Manager [email protected] 608-262-4682 6435 Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research
Elaine Alarid, Co-Director of Graduate Studies [email protected]
Dan Loeb, Co-Director of Graduate Studies [email protected]
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Grievance Advisor, Shigeki Miyamoto, Professor [email protected]
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Michael H. Xiang, MD, PhD
Dr. Michael H. Xiang is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Dr. Xiang received his undergraduate degree in biology from MIT, and then received a combined MD and PhD from Harvard Medical School under the Medical Scientist Training Program. Afterward, he completed his internship training at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara, followed by residency training in radiation oncology at Stanford, before joining the faculty at UCLA.
Dr. Xiang is comprehensively trained to treat all cancer types and all sites of disease. He has a particular clinical interest in advanced radiation techniques, including intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), and cutting-edge adaptive radiation technologies. In addition, he maintains research interests in registry-based studies, comparative effectiveness, healthcare outcomes, and quality of life. He has a special interest in community-based practice and outreach. His foremost priority is delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a dynamic landscape of advancing medical science and technology.
Medical Board Certification
Santa clarita radiation oncology.
Westwood Radiation Oncology
Santa Monica Radiation Oncology
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald reagan ucla medical center, ucla santa monica medical center, areas of focus.
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Dr. Clara Y. Choi
Radiation Oncology
General Radiation Oncology
San Jose, CA
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center + 1 affiliated hospital
21+ Yrs Experience
751 S Bascom Ave , San Jose , CA
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751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA, 95128
Affiliated Hospitals
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Oakland
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Santa clara valley medical center san jose, ca.
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Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Oakland Oakland, CA
Education & experience, medical school & residency.
Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
Residency , Radiation Oncology , 2003 - 2007
Internship , Transitional Year , 2002 - 2003
University of Michigan Medical School
Medical School
Certifications & Licensure
American Board of Radiology
Certified in Radiation Oncology
CA State Medical License
Active through 2024
Publications
Interference with heme binding to histidine-rich protein-2 as an antimalarial strategy.
Choi, C. Y., Schneider, E. L., Kim, J. M., Gluzman, I. Y., Goldberg, D. E., Ellman, J. A., Marletta, M. A.
Patterns of Progression in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Treated With 5-mm Margins in a Phase 1/2 Trial of 5-Fraction Stereotactic Radiosurgery With Concurrent and Adjuvant Temozolomide.
Maria G Mendoza, Melissa Azoulay, Steven D Chang, Iris C Gibbs, Steven L Hancock, Erqi L Pollom, John R Adler, Ciara Harraher, Gordon Li, Melanie Hayden Gephart, Seema Nagpal, Reena P Thomas, Lawrence D Recht, Lisa R Jacobs, Leslie A Modlin, Jacob Wynne, Kira Seiger, Dylann Fujimoto, Melissa Usoz, Rie von Eyben, Clara Y H Choi, Scott G Soltys
Phase I/II Dose-Escalation Trial of 3-Fraction Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Resection Cavities From Large Brain Metastases: Health-related Quality of Life Outcomes.
Elham Rahimy, S.A. Dudley, Rie von Eyben, Erqi L. Pollom, Kira Seiger, Leslie A. Modlin, Jacob Wynne, Dylann Fujimoto, Lisa R Jacobs, Steven D. Chang, Iris C. Gibbs, Steven L. Hancock, John R. Adler, Gordon Li, Clara Y.H. Choi, Scott G. Soltys
Cavernous malformations are rare sequelae of stereotactic radiosurgery for brain metastases
Kira Seiger, Arjun V Pendharkar, Peyman Samghabadi, Steven D. Chang, Nam Cho, Clara Y.H. Choi, Candace Wang, Melanie Hayden Gephart, Scott G. Soltys
Cochlea Radiation Dose Correlates with Hearing Loss After Stereotactic Radiosurgery of Vestibular Schwannoma
Melanie Hayden Gephart, Ake Hansasuta, Raymond R. Balise, Clara Y.H. Choi, Gordon T. Sakamoto, Andrew S. Venteicher, Scott G. Soltys, Iris C. Gibbs, Griffith R. Harsh, John R. Adler, Steven D. Chang
What is the optimal treatment of large brain metastases? An argument for a multidisciplinary approach
Clara Y.H. Choi, Steven D. Chang, Iris C. Gibbs, John R. Adler, Griffith R. Harsh, Banu Atalar, Robert E. Lieberson, Scott G. Soltys
Stereotactic Radiosurgery of the Postoperative Resection Cavity for Brain Metastases: Prospective Evaluation of Target Margin on Tumor Control
Clara Y.H. Choi, Steven D. Chang, Iris C. Gibbs, John R. Adler, Griffith R. Harsh, Robert E. Lieberson, Scott G. Soltys
Stereotactic radiosurgery as the primary treatment for new and recurrent paragangliomas: is open surgical resection still the treatment of choice?
Robert E. Lieberson, John R. Adler, Scott G. Soltys, Clara Y.H. Choi, Iris C. Gibbs, Steven D. Chang
Multisession stereotactic radiosurgery for vestibular schwannomas: single-institution experience with 383 cases.
Ake Hansasuta, Clara Y.H. Choi, Iris C. Gibbs, Scott G. Soltys, Victor Tse, Robert E. Lieberson, Melanie G. Hayden, Gordon T. Sakamoto, Griffith R. Harsh, John R. Adler, Steven D. Chang
Stereotactic Radiosurgery Yields Long-term Control for Benign Intradural, Extramedullary Spinal Tumors
Sean Sachdev, Robert L. Dodd, Steven D. Chang, Scott G. Soltys, John R. Adler, Gary Luxton, Clara Y.H. Choi, Laurie Tupper, Iris C. Gibbs
Stereotactic radiosurgery of cranial nonvestibular schwannomas: results of single- and multisession radiosurgery.
Clara Y.H. Choi, Scott G. Soltys, Iris C. Gibbs, Griffith R. Harsh, Gordon T. Sakamoto, Deep A. Patel, Robert E. Lieberson, Steven D. Chang, John R. Adler
CyberKnife radiosurgery can control recurrent epidermoid cysts of the central nervous system.
Robert E. Lieberson, Amanda Mener, Clara Y.H. Choi, Maziyar A. Kalani, Scott G. Soltys, Iris C. Gibbs, Gary Heit, John R. Adler, Steven D. Chang
Cyberknife stereotactic radiosurgery for treatment of atypical (WHO grade II) cranial meningiomas.
Clara Y.H. Choi, Scott G. Soltys, Iris C. Gibbs, Griffith R. Harsh, Paul S. Jackson, Robert E. Lieberson, Steven D. Chang, John R. Adler
Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Treatment of Spinal Metastases Recurring in Close Proximity to Previously Irradiated Spinal Cord
Clara Y.H. Choi, John R. Adler, Iris C. Gibbs, Steven D. Chang, Paul S. Jackson, A. Yuriko Minn, Robert E. Lieberson, Scott G. Soltys
TOLERANCE OF THE SPINAL CORD TO STEREOTACTIC RADIOSURGERY: INSIGHTS FROM HEMANGIOBLASTOMAS
Megan E. Daly, Clara Y.H. Choi, Iris C. Gibbs, John R. Adler, Steven D. Chang, Robert E. Lieberson, Scott G. Soltys
Multisession cyberknife stereotactic radiosurgery of large, benign cranial base tumors: preliminary study.
Francesco Tuniz, Scott G. Soltys, Clara Y.H. Choi, Steven D. Chang, Iris C. Gibbs, Nancy J. Fischbein, John R. Adler
Stereotactic radiosurgical treatment of cranial and spinal hemangioblastomas.
Jason M. Moss, Clara Y.H. Choi, John R. Adler, Scott G. Soltys, Iris C. Gibbs, Steven D. Chang
Molecular imaging of hypoxia-inducible factor 1α and von Hippel-Lindau interaction in mice
Clara Y.H. Choi, Denise A. Chan, Ramasamy Paulmurugan, Patrick D. Sutphin, Quynh-Thu Le, Albert C. Koong, Wayne Zundel, Sanjiv S. Gambhir, Amato J. Giaccia
STEREOTACTIC RADIOSURGERY OF THE POSTOPERATIVE RESECTION CAVITY FOR BRAIN METASTASES
Scott G. Soltys, John R. Adler, John D. Lipani, Paul S. Jackson, Clara Y.H. Choi, Putipun Puataweepong, Scarlett White, Iris C. Gibbs, Steven D. Chang
A Noninvasive Approach for Assessing Tumor Hypoxia in Xenografts: Developing a Urinary Marker for Hypoxia
Daniel W. Nelson, Hongbin Cao, Yonghua Zhu, Bulbin Sunar-Reeder, Clara Y.H. Choi, James D. Faix, J. Martin Brown, Albert C. Koong, Amato J. Giaccia, Quynh-Thu Le
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The Molecular Oncology and Tumor Immunology PhD Training Program at NYU Grossman School of Medicine's Vilcek Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences offers candidates a choice of research focus in either cancer biology or tumor immunology.
Cancer Biology PhD Program Established in 1978, the interdisciplinary Cancer Biology PhD Program is designed to provide graduate and medical students with the education and training they need to make significant contributions to the field of cancer biology.
The entry requirements for most Cancer Biology PhD programmes involve a Masters in a subject directly related to Biology, with at least a Merit or Distinction. If English isn't your first language, you'll also need to show that you have the right level of language proficiency. PhD in Cancer Biology funding options
Oncology MPhil/PhD UCL (University College London) (4.1) 3 years Full time degree: 5,860 per year (UK) 5 years Part time degree: 2,930 per year (UK) Apply now Visit website Request info View 2 additional courses Compare Molecular and Cell Biology PhD - Cancer and Cell Biology University of Leicester (4.2)
The PhD course provides: a period of a sustained in-depth study of a specific topic; an environment that encourages the student's originality and creativity in their research; skills to enable the student to critically examine the background literature relevant to their specific research area;
About this degree. Oncology is one of five research departments within the Cancer Institute. We cover areas such as antibody-based medicines, the research and development of cancer drugs, head and neck cancers, treatment resistance, urological cancer biology, cancer metastasis, glioblastoma research, and tumour immunogenomics. You will develop ...
Ocular Oncology PhD. University of Liverpool (3.9) 2 years Full time degree: 4,596 per year (UK) 4 years Part time degree: 2,298 per year (UK) Request info. View 13 additional courses . Compare. Cancer and Genetics (PhD, MPhil, MD) Cardiff University (4.3) 3 years Full time degree; 5 years Part time degree;
Welcome to the Division of Oncology, a center of excellence in patient care, medical education, and state-of-the-art research. Cancer is a major public health problem and it is also an exciting challenge for discovery and innovation. ... Successful applicants must hold an MD or MD/PhD degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in Medical ...
Doctor of Oncology and Cancer Biology Programs in America View on map Program Clear filter Online Masters Doctorate See all programs College type Public Private For-profit Not-for-profit Religious affiliation Any 1-21 of 21 results Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford, CA • Stanford University • Graduate School • 2 reviews
Molecular Oncology Program | UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center Home For Researchers NCI-Supported Programs Molecular Oncology Program Program Leaders Sourav Bandyopadhyay, PhD Charles S. Craik, PhD Pamela Munster, MD Training and Education Liaison: Eric Collisson, MD Community Engagement Liaison: Hani Goodarzi, PhD Overview Aims
The graduate program in cancer biology offers a course of study and research leading to the Ph.D. degree. Although a master's degree is offered under special circumstances, students are not admitted for a master's degree. The Cancer Biology Graduate Program was established at the McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research in 1940 as the first ...
Find Dr. Pan's phone number, address, hospital affiliations and more. ... Fellowship, Medical Oncology, 1998-2001. St Mary's Hospital and Medical Center. Residency, Internal Medicine, 1996-1998.
Lapo Alinari, MD, PhD Physician Specialty Hematology Clinical Expertise B-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Lymphomas, Hodgkin Lymphoma Phone: 614-293-3196 Therese Y Andraos, MD Physician Specialty Radiation Oncology Clinical Expertise Gynecologic Cancers, Breast Cancer
Residency: Radiation Oncology, Stanford (2009) Transitional Internship: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (2005) EDUCATION. MD: Stanford University School of Medicine (2004) PhD: Stanford University (2003) B.A.: Psychology/Biology Yale University (1993) BOARD CERTIFICATION. American Board of Radiology,Radiation Oncology
Request an Appointment. Accepting new patients. Primary Location. Santa Clarita Radiation Oncology. 27235 Tourney Road. Suite 1400. Santa Clarita, California 91355. Phone. 661-287-0010.
Doctor Address. 751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA, 95128. (408) 793-2631. Affiliated Hospitals. 1. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. 2. Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Oakland.