The training of academic radiation oncologists and biologists has suffered nationwide from the paucity of formalized training programs. In this application we propose to bring together faculty associated with all three radiation oncology subspecialties (medicine, biology and physics) to establish an interdisciplinary postgraduate training program in radiation sciences. This two year program will accept two exceptional postdoctoral fellows and/or medical residents per year who are interested in an intensive research-based program. The goals of the training program are 1) To teach the trainees the theory concerning the physics governing the delivery of radiation, and the cellular biology governing its biologic effect. 2) To educate participants in the design and execution of cutting edge research in the radiation sciences. And 3) To gather together trainees from the fields of medicine, biology and physics so that they may develop a mutual appreciation for the many aspects of the study and treatment of patients with cancer. This is a particularly timely and relevant application because therapeutic radiation has become a mainstay in the treatment of many forms cancer. It is therefore imperative to develop a well trained cohort of professionals who will be responsible for the next generation of therapeutic advancements.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Institutional National Research Service Award (T32)
Project #
5T32CA121940-03
Application #
7681014
Study Section
Subcommittee G - Education (NCI)
Program Officer
Lim, Susan E
Project Start
2007-09-01
Project End
2012-08-31
Budget Start
2009-09-01
Budget End
2010-08-31
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2009
Total Cost
$215,492
Indirect Cost
Name
Stanford University
Department
Radiation-Diagnostic/Oncology
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
009214214
City
Stanford
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
94305
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