The goal of the University of Iowa/Mayo Clinic Lymphoma SPORE (UI/MC Lymphoma SPORE) CareerDevelopment Program (CDP) is to develop knowledgeable, well-trained scientists experienced inmultidisciplinary research for future studies in translational lymphoma research. The provision of ampleopportunities for training and career enhancement is a top priority of the University of Iowa and Mayo Clinicscientific communities. The extensive research and training base available at these two institutions providesstrong support for the UI/MC Lymphoma SPORE CDP. The primary objectives of the CDP are to: (1) trainyoung investigators (senior postdoctoral fellows and young faculty) in translational, multidisciplinary clinical orbasic lymphoma research; (2) redirect established investigators to further lymphoma research; and (3)collaborate with investigators from other institutions who are interested in pursuing a research career intranslational lymphoma research. During the initial funding period 6 young investigators received awards.Their work has led to the discovery of novel translocations, potential new methods of antigen presentation,and new treatments that are now being tested in clinical trials. During the next funding period, the UI/MCLymphoma SPORE will maintain: (1) a stringent candidate selection system; (2) comprehensive traineeguidance by a mentor and other investigators from both sites; (3) support through a scientific mentor group(the Individual Trainee Advisory Committee) comprised of investigators from both sites with expertise in eachtrainee's area of interest; (4) multi-disciplinary research courses and on-going training activities such as theMultidisciplinary Cancer Seminar Series and Lymphoma Group meetings at both sites; (5) encouragement ofcollaboration with Investigator Group meetings at both sites; (6) encouragement of collaboration withinvestigators at both Iowa and Mayo and (7) opportunities for research enhancement through theDevelopmental Research Program.
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