Training surgeons to improve cancer treatment
SURGICAL ONCOLOGY RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM AT PENN
This study is helping surgical residents learn how to combine their skills in surgery with cancer research, so they can develop new treatments and improve care for cancer patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10887552 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program trains surgical residents in cancer research to become surgeon-scientists. Participants will engage in an intensive two-year training that includes hypothesis formulation, experimental design, and data analysis, alongside their clinical training. The goal is to equip these trainees with the skills necessary to contribute to new cancer therapies and improve patient care. After completing the program, they will return to clinical practice and may pursue further specialization.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are surgical residents who have completed three years of clinical training and are interested in pursuing a career in academic surgical oncology.
Not a fit: Patients who are not surgical residents or those not pursuing a career in surgical oncology may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer therapies and better outcomes for patients undergoing oncologic surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have successfully produced surgeon-scientists who have made significant contributions to cancer research and treatment.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dematteo, Ronald P. — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Dematteo, Ronald P.
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.