Supporting early-career researchers in pancreatic cancer
Career Enhancement Program
The Career Enhancement Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is helping new scientists and doctors who want to study pancreatic cancer by giving them training and support to grow their research careers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10908422 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Career Enhancement Program (CEP) at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center aims to mentor and support early-career investigators who are focused on pancreatic cancer research. This program recruits promising scientists and clinicians, providing them with the necessary training and mentorship to develop their independent research careers. By fostering new talent in the field, the CEP enhances the overall research capabilities related to pancreatic malignancies. Participants will engage in translational research, bridging the gap between laboratory findings and clinical applications.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are early-career investigators, including applied and basic scientists, clinicians, and physician-scientists with a focus on pancreatic cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in early-career research or do not have a vested interest in pancreatic cancer may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to innovative treatments and improved outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Similar mentorship programs have successfully fostered new talent in cancer research, indicating a positive precedent for this approach.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Iacobuzio-Donahue, Christine a — Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
- Study coordinator: Iacobuzio-Donahue, Christine a
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.