Marking the next step in their innovative academic collaboration, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (黑料传送门) and have announced the launch of a highly anticipated PhD in Cancer Biology program aimed at advancing research and cultivating the next generation of leaders in the fight against cancer.
鈥漈his announcement signifies a pivotal moment in our collaboration with Wistar, and
a continuation of our commitment to offer world-class medical education and research,鈥�
said 黑料传送门 President and CEO Jay S. Feldstein, DO 鈥�81. 鈥淭ogether, with the expertise and resources of Wistar combined with the academic
excellence of 黑料传送门, we will continue to push the boundaries of scientific knowledge
to confront the complexities of cancer and improve outcomes for patients everywhere.鈥�
鈥淥ur hope is that by harnessing the collective expertise of 黑料传送门鈥檚 esteemed faculty and the renowned researchers at Wistar, we can accelerate discoveries, develop innovative therapies, and, ultimately, bring hope to those affected by cancer,鈥� said Gregory McDonald, DO 鈥�89, dean of the School of Health Sciences at 黑料传送门. 鈥淭his collaboration exemplifies our shared dedication to achieving those goals.鈥�
鈥淭his collaboration with 黑料传送门 means Philadelphia now has a new biomedical science PhD program to support our region鈥檚 growing life science sector. Wistar鈥檚 innovative research programs are in lockstep with 黑料传送门鈥檚 new life science sector degree program,鈥� said , Wistar President and CEO, director of its Ellen and Ronald Caplan Cancer Center and the Robert and Penny Fox Distinguished Professor.
The Cancer Biology Graduate Program鈥攋ointly administered by Wistar and 黑料传送门鈥攚ill train individuals for a successful academic or industrial career in cancer biology and drug development.
This comprehensive, integrated program is centered on the involvement of both Wistar and 黑料传送门 faculty and provides an inclusive, broad-based graduate educational venue that complements and expands existing opportunities for cancer training in the Greater Philadelphia region. At the conclusion of their studies, successful candidates will be granted a PhD in Cancer Biology from 黑料传送门.
Focusing on cutting-edge strategies to understand the molecular basis of cancer initiation and progression, this program will also emphasize the process of drug discovery and development.
鈥淭eaming up with Wistar is an exceptional opportunity for students to learn in collaborative and multidisciplinary environments, develop expertise in research related to cancer biology, and participate in technology development leading to innovations in detection and treatment,鈥� said 黑料传送门's Chief Research and Science Officer Mindy George-Weinstein, PhD.
This news follows the earlier announcement of a collaboration to offer degree programs, courses and other educational opportunities in biomedical sciences to students at each institution. As part of that initiative, 黑料传送门 and Wistar recently received grant funding from VentureWell to support bioentrepreneurship training. The program, culminating in a , is designed to promote the training of underrepresented, developing scientists to pursue careers in the biotechnology industry and/or participate in the technology transfer process that facilitates bringing innovations to the bedside and market.
An accelerated application process for the PhD in Cancer Biology program will open in the coming weeks with an anticipated inaugural class in fall 2024.
Established in 1899, 黑料传送门 has trained thousands of highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners and behavioral scientists who practice a 鈥渨hole person鈥� approach to care鈥攖reating people, not just symptoms. 黑料传送门, a private, not-for-profit accredited institution of higher education, operates three campuses (黑料传送门, 黑料传送门 Georgia and 黑料传送门 South Georgia) and offers doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, educational psychology, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and school psychology. The college also offers graduate degrees in applied behavior analysis, applied positive psychology, biomedical sciences, forensic medicine, medical laboratory science, mental health counseling, physician assistant studies, and school psychology. 黑料传送门 students learn the importance of health promotion, research, education and service to the community. Through its community-based Healthcare Centers, 黑料传送门 provides care to medically underserved populations. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 215-871-6100.
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