The UCI Cancer Biology Graduate Training Program is part of the large, multidisciplinary Graduate Program in Cellular and Molecular Biosciences. The Cancer Biology Training Program functions as an area of study within the larger program, sharing a common core curriculum and admissions process. Research opportunities in cancer biology span a broad spectrum. They include studies on fundamental biological processes involved in the development of cancer (e.g. oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, tumor virology, signal transduction, cancer genetics, growth factors, cancer immunology, structural analysis) and in diagnosis or therapy of cancer (e.g. chemoprevention, gene therapy, tumor imaging). Experimental systems range from simple eukaryotes such as yeast, through Drosophila and mice to humans.
Students in Cancer Biology are eligible for support from an NIH training grant in carcinogenesis. A variety of national and international meetings on cancer-related topics are organized by the UCI Cancer Research Institute, and they provide opportunities for learning about the most recent developments in cancer research. The UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive center) also provides opportunities for students to interact with clinicians engaged in research and treatment of cancer patients.
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