# Cancer Biology Training Grant

> **NIH NIH T32** · CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY · 2021 · $225,116

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT
Ensuring that the next generation of cancer researchers is developing not only the skills to perform high-caliber
basic research, but also a deep appreciation for the disease as clinicians see it, is critical for bridging the divide
between bench and bedside. To address this need, we developed the current iteration of our NCI-funded T32,
entering its 25 year, named the Cancer Biology Training Grant (CBTG). The CBTG draws on 50 Case
Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case CCC) research mentors to train 3 postdocs and 1 predoc. The Case CCC
is a matrix Cancer Center based at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) linking all cancer-related research
efforts across three institutions: CWRU, University Hospitals (UH), and the Cleveland Clinic (CC). Distinguishing
features of the current CBTG application include: (i) a highly supportive environment, as Case CCC earned an
“Exceptional” rating at its most recent CCSG renewal in 2018; (ii) innovative training program comprised of four
major pillars: Mentored Research, Career Enhancement activities, a Clinical Perspective, and a robust
Curriculum; (iii) Mentors that provide a wealth of opportunities for cancer biology training, interconnected through
programmatic activities across the Center; and (iv) a highly selective trainee pool together with productive
research careers for those appointed to the program. Many activities for appointees are T32-specific/selective,
including robust grant-writing and reviewing experience, mentoring of undergrads in our summer undergraduate
research program (CanSUR), an IDP Dinner with the PD and AD, attendance at Junior Faculty Mentoring
sessions, experience organizing a retreat, and attendance at the Cancer Biology Training Consortium
(CABTRAC) annual meeting. Clinical Perspective elements include a Case CCC Bench-to-Bedside Retreat,
monthly Cancer Biology Trainees’ Seminar Series (with clinical fellows and K12 faculty), attendance at an
Interdisciplinary Tumor Board, Clinical Case Report presentations to undergrads, and shadowing of physician-
scientists. Taken together, training in the CBTG will provide the fundamental skills necessary for outstanding
careers in biomedical cancer research, together with a deep appreciation of the challenges and complexity of
cancer in the clinical setting.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10197640
- **Project number:** 2T32CA059366-26
- **Recipient organization:** CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** MARK W. JACKSON
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $225,116
- **Award type:** 2
- **Project period:** 1993-06-01 → 2026-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10197640

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10197640, Cancer Biology Training Grant (2T32CA059366-26). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10197640. Licensed CC0.

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