In graduate school, I plan to pursue basic studies of cancer biology and oncogenesis. My previous course work and laboratory studies of DNA tumor viruses have given me a sound understanding of cancer origins and progression. My research interests are shaped by my desire to further understand the molecular mechanisms of oncogenesis and tumor progression. I am also interested in how we can apply our knowledge of the genetic basis of cancer to provide the best possible treatment to each individual cancer patient. I am particularly interested in exploring research problems in the areas of signal transduction and cell cycle regulation. Through research in these areas, I believe I could contribute to our understanding of cellular transformation and neoplastic progression. I also would like to pursue a graduate rotation in the field of tumor immunology. I am excited about the possibilities for harnessing the immune system as a treatment regime for cancer. Through our ability to modify the immune response, we will likely find that immunotherapy will become an even more applicable and powerful technology in the future. I am confident that when I decide upon a topic for thesis research, the combined resources of Harvard, M.I.T. and their affiliate institutions will provide me with an outstanding selection of faculty working in my area of interest.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)
Project #
5F31CA090209-04
Application #
6698026
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-BBBP-1 (06))
Program Officer
Bini, Alessandra M
Project Start
2002-02-10
Project End
2006-02-09
Budget Start
2004-02-10
Budget End
2005-02-09
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
2004
Total Cost
$40,960
Indirect Cost
Name
Harvard University
Department
Pediatrics
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
047006379
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02115