Training future doctors to treat childhood cancer
Official title: Pediatric Oncology Career Development Program at St. Jude
Funded at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · NIH-11053540 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is all about training the next wave of doctors who will focus on finding better ways to treat cancer in kids and teens, giving them hands-on experience in research and the chance to share their discoveries.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Memphis, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $381,009 |
| NIH project number | 5K12CA270369-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11053540 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer who may benefit from innovative treatment approaches developed by trained clinician scientists.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not diagnosed with cancer or who are adults may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital focuses on developing the next generation of clinician scientists who specialize in treating cancer in children and adolescents. It offers advanced training in patient-oriented oncology research, integrating clinical investigation with basic and translational research. Trainees will engage in independent research projects and have opportunities to publish their findings, all while being part of a leading cancer center dedicated solely to pediatric care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies and outcomes for children diagnosed with cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on training clinician scientists in pediatric oncology have shown success in improving treatment outcomes and advancing cancer care.
Where this research is happening
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Roberts, Charles — St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
- Study coordinator: Roberts, Charles
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.