Tumor Biology, PHD
In the Ph.D. in Tumor Biology program, students learn basic concepts in cancer biology, including in biochemistry, pharmacology, prevention and methodology specific to cancer research. Students are trained in basic laboratory techniques and will complete a research project. Graduates of the program have a comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanisms of cancer progression and the existing clinical challenges in treating this disease.
Coursework in the first and second year of the Tumor Biology Ph.D. training program provides students with a solid understanding of the cellular, molecular, biochemical and pathobiological basis of cancer, combined with training in research methodology and analytical and statistical techniques. With the program based in the NCI-designated Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, there is a strong emphasis on the clinical-translational aspects of cancer biology, with courses on the basis and application of current and developing therapeutic strategies, participation in clinical conferences, and health disparities.
Students participate in laboratory-based research from the start of the program, with laboratory rotations over the summer and throughout the first and second semester so that they can find a laboratory in which to conduct their thesis work as soon as possible.
- Modality: On Campus
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This program is offered through Biomedical Graduate Education (BGE) at Georgetown University School of Medicine.