Walter Lawrence Scholars Initiative
The Walter Lawrence Scholars Initiative is for diverse individuals interested in a career in science writing and communication who are in their last year of a doctoral program (post-qualifying exams) or have completed a terminal degree. Predoctoral and postdoctoral students and trainees are encouraged to apply. This six-week internship is designed to foster a pathway for individuals in this field while promoting an understanding of cancer disparities in Virginia and nationwide.
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Ph.D. Concentration in Cancer and Molecular Medicine (CAMM)
Ph.D. concentration in cancer and molecular medicine (CAMM) As part of The VCU Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research doctoral program in clinical and translational sciences, Massey supports two CAMM students per year. Co-directed by Massey research members Joyce Lloyd, Ph.D., and Devanand Sarkar, Ph.D., the concentration is designed to train students in the research skills required to perform translational research in cancer and molecular medicine. In 2020, three courses were launched as part of the CAMM curriculum with a focus on clinical awareness and clinical research methods, cancer community-engaged translational research and reproducible cancer bioinformatics.
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Cancer Prevention & Control Cancer Health Equity T32 for predocs
Massey’s NCI-funded Cancer Prevention and Control Cancer Health Equity (CPC-CHE) T32 predoctoral training program supports trainees interested in cancer prevention and control and cancer health equity research. Predoctoral trainees must be enrolled at VCU in one of the participating Ph.D. programs, actively pursuing cancer-related research for their dissertation and have passed their comprehensive exams.
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VCU programs offering mentorship opportunities with Massey members
- Initiative for Maximizing Student Development Scholars Program (IMSD)
- Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP)