An Intensive, One-week Workshop on the Latest Developments in Molecular Biology Relevant to Clinical Oncologists, From Those in the Earliest Stages of Laboratory Training to Those who are Ready to Transition to Junior Faculty Positions
July 16-23, 2010
Given Institute of the University of Colorado
Aspen, Colorado
Application deadline: Monday, April 5
ORGANIZERS
William G. Kaelin, Jr., Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
Funda Meric-Bernstam, UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Mark W. Geraci, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO
The goal of this workshop is to provide a substantive overview of the emerging role that molecular biology plays in the clinical world. The organizers are primarily seeking students who are motivated to build a career in translational cancer research, i.e., the exciting research front at the interface between basic research and clinical investigations.
Exciting new research on the molecular mechanisms that control cell growth and differentiation has resulted in rapid expansion of our understanding of the fundamental nature of cancer cells and has suggested valuable new approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. These advances in the applications of basic research findings to clinical cancer research and patient care have led to new therapeutic and prognostic tests, and promise even greater innovations in the future. The purpose of this workshop is to accelerate this process by increasing the clinical oncologist’s awareness and working knowledge of molecular biology concepts and techniques. Participants will benefit greatly from attending this workshop, because participants will be able to interact closely with experts in the field of molecular biology; discuss relevant literature in molecular biology; better design and implement experiments, especially those incorporating cutting-edge technology; communicate more effectively with their basic science colleagues; and apply the advances of molecular biology to the problems of clinical oncology based on the background received at this workshop.
Comments from previous attendees:
- This has been one of the most valuable experiences of my professional career to date. This course is inspiring and leaves me feeling invigorated to return to my work in the lab.
- The course exceeded my expectation by far. Lab courses were excellent . . . some of the ideas and techniques I learned during the week will be directly useful to my current project. Interactions with faculty and co-fellows were absolutely valuable. I heard and learned from their experiences and expertise, got advice for research and professionals questions.
- It was an incredible experience, full of many ‘eye opening’ moments, that I’m sure will help me in pursuing future endeavors as I enter the field of molecular biology/clinical oncology.
- Participating in the workshop is one of the smartest things I’ve ever done. I learned a lot in a great environment in a short time. Even more important than my increasing knowledge of molecular biology, I greatly appreciated the chance to interact with the instructors and ask the questions that I had; it helped me see, a little more clearly, my future career path. I made new friends from US and abroad.
Supported by a generous grant from the National Cancer Institute. For further information, please contact Sarah Robertson, Program Administrator, at (267) 646-0666 or sarah.robertson@aacr.org.