Education

Research Fellowship in Pediatric Cancer Epidemiology

Background

This training program emanates from the University of Minnesota Department of Pediatrics and the Cancer Center. This program will provide opportunities for both pre- and post-doctoral students to enhance their research training and experience in pediatric cancer epidemiology.

Trainees will have the opportunity to work in a variety of research settings including molecular biology, prevention and etiology, clinical outcomes (including late effects), and exposure and behavior assessment. The Graduate Faculty offer courses in epidemiology, cancer epidemiology, molecular epidemiology, cancer biology, genetic epidemiology, nutrition, methods, human experimental studies, and field research relevant to pediatric cancer.  Further, students will have opportunities for supervised research in basic biology, human laboratory research, study design, analysis, and grant writing.

It is expected that two post-doctoral trainees will choose to obtain an M.S. in Clinical Research through the Graduate School. It is expected that trainees who graduate from this program will have the capacity to undertake pediatric cancer epidemiologic research across a spectrum of disciplines. All trainees will participate in monthly pediatric epidemiology meetings, an annual retreat, and present their own research at national meetings. All trainees will receive instruction in the responsible conduct of research. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.