Medical Students Summer in Oncology at Anderson Research

Medical Students Summer in Oncology at Anderson Research (Med Students SOAR) is a program funded by the National Cancer Institute (R25 CA265800-01A1) under the directorship of Marites Melancon, Ph.D.; Jillian Gunther, M.D, Ph.D.; and Vickie Shannon, M.D.

The major objective of the Med Students SOAR program is to promote broader physician participation in all aspects of supporting and engaging with cancer research. Under the mentorship of our renowned faculty, students will not only develop technical and laboratory skills through individualized research projects but also learn about delivering research-driven multidisciplinary and personalized oncology care. This is accomplished through lectures, workshops, clinical observations and simulation trainings. This program aims to promote and support the long-term pursuit of careers in basic, translational and clinical cancer research.

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