The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC) at Johns Hopkins has a longstanding legacy of excellence in research training and education. Opportunities are multidisciplinary and span the basic, translational, and population sciences. This Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) component leverages this record to coordinate and advance these activities under a single umbrella at Johns Hopkins University (JHU). CRTEC’s primary goal, in line with SKCCC’s strategic plan, is to train a well equipped workforce that will tackle future challenges in cancer research.
The Office of Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination at SKCCC oversees the integration and dissemination of cancer research and training opportunities. It is led by Dr. Mary Armanios, Associate Director of SKCCC for Education and Training.
Office of Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination
Mary Armanios
Professor of Oncology and Genetic Medicine
Director, Telomere Center at Johns Hopkins
Director, Office of Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination
Associate Director for Education and Training at Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Jasmine Salem, M.H.A
Administrator, Office of Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination
Email: jsalem5@jh.edu
Karla Bunz
Education Coordinator, Office of Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination
Email: kbunz@jh.edu
Clinical Fellowships
Programs Supporting Clinical Training Across Multiple Cancer Subspecialties
- Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship Program
- Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Program
- Radiation Oncology Residency Program
- Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program
- Pathology Residency and Fellowship Programs
- Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Program
- Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program
- Palliative Care Fellowship Program
Genetic Counseling
Master's Degree Program In Genetic Counseling
The Bloomberg School of Public Health, in a joint effort with the Department of Health, Behavior and Society and the National Human Genome Research Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), offers a Master Degree Program in Genetic Counseling. Students rotate in SKCCC clinics, work with SKCCC Faculty and Genetic Counselors and participate in Molecular Tumor Board https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30003184/ with opportunities to develop clinical and research projects in oncology.
Other Resources
PhD Postdoctoral Fellowships
SKCCC provides specialized post-doctoral training opportunities across multiple disciplines. They include but are not limited to these programs:
- Cancer Epidemiology*
- Cancer Nanotechnology*
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology*
- Convergence Fellows Program
- Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions in the School of Medicine.
- Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions in the School of Public Health.
*These programs are supported by NCI-funded T32 Training Grants.
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Since 1993, SKCCC has organized a Trainee Research Day to showcase research in cancer across disciplines, ranging from basic, translational, clinical and population sciences. Trainees presenting come from Programs across Johns Hopkins University and include students and post-doctoral fellows from the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Whiting School of Engineering, Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, Bloomberg School of Pulblic Health in addition to the School of Medicine. Trainee and teaching awards are given also at the end of the Program. Trainee Research Day has also highlighted the work of past trainees through its Keynote Speakers who have included past Johns Hopkins trainees including accomplished scientists and physician-scientists.
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- Graduate Student Association at JHM: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/som/education-programs/graduate-programs/student-academic-resources/gsa
- Academic Resources for Graduate Students: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/som/education-programs/graduate-programs/academics/academic-resources/
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- Become a member of the Comprehensive Cancer Center Postdoctoral Organization (C3PO)!
- JH Postdoctoral Association (JHPDA) website and events: https://jhpda.jhmi.edu/
- Office of Postdoctoral Affairs: /som/offices/pda
- Training Resources for new Postdocs: /som/offices/pda/training-resources
- Database of Postdoctoral Grants and Fellowships: https://research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-opportunities/postdoctoral/
- Open Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions at SOM-JHU: /som/offices/pda/open-positions
Grant Writing Resources
The Office of CRTEC supports grant writing and editing for trainees and faculty at all stages.