Training program for future cancer researchers
Career Enhancement Program
The Career Enhancement Program is designed to help new scientists and doctors who want to study how genes affect cancer, by giving them training and support in important areas like cancer biology and drug development.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Coriell Institute for Medical Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Camden, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10886796 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Career Enhancement Program (CEP) aims to train and mentor academic physician-scientists and laboratory-based scientists who are interested in cancer epigenetics research. Participants will receive education in cancer biology, drug development, and biostatistics, among other relevant fields. The program emphasizes strong mentorship, providing awardees with the necessary skills to conduct translational and early clinical research in cancer epigenetics. This initiative seeks to enhance the capabilities of emerging researchers in the field.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are early-career physician-scientists and researchers focused on cancer epigenetics.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in academic or clinical research may not directly benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for cancer through enhanced research in epigenetics.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have successfully enhanced research capabilities in various medical fields, indicating a positive precedent for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Camden, United States
- Coriell Institute for Medical Research — Camden, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Issa, Jean-Pierre J. — Coriell Institute for Medical Research
- Study coordinator: Issa, Jean-Pierre J.
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.