) The objective of this application is to develop a mentorship program in cancer genetics at New York University School of Medicine. The model that the applicant has chosen is based on his own work for identifying high-risk genes and other genetic risk factors for the development of prostate cancer. The applicant is a highly-qualified medical geneticist with considerable experience in clinically-oriented, human genetics research and in mentoring students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty members in clinical genetics research. This is an opportune time for developing such as new program as the Kaplan Comprehensive Cancer Center, NYU School of Medicine and its new Dean have made the development of a patient-oriented, translational research program the highest priority of the institution.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (K24)
Project #
5K24CA085326-03
Application #
6633636
Study Section
Subcommittee G - Education (NCI)
Program Officer
Gorelic, Lester S
Project Start
2001-03-14
Project End
2006-02-28
Budget Start
2003-06-19
Budget End
2004-02-29
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2003
Total Cost
$140,936
Indirect Cost
Name
New York University
Department
Pediatrics
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
121911077
City
New York
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10016
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