# Translational Breast Cancer Research Training Program

> **NIH NIH T32** · BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · 2021 · $207,275

## Abstract

Abstract
Improvements in the outcome for women with breast cancer require an emerging new breed of
investigator, the translational researcher. Scientists with a strong foundation in basic molecular
and cellular research who also have an understanding of the clinical disease course will direct
the most effective future of breast cancer research. Such investigators have been called
“translational” because of their ability to translate basic findings into clinical strategies and vice
versa. This type of training requires both a well-funded core of investigators performing basic
laboratory research, and an excellent clinical training program. At Baylor College of Medicine,
the Breast Center affords such a combination. This is a new application for a formal Training
Program that began in 1999 when what is now the Smith Breast Center was formed. All trainees
work on a focused aspect of breast cancer research including 1)Hormone Action/Endocrine
Therapy 2)Molecular Genomics 3)Growth Factors/Signal Transduction 4)Normal Breast
Development/Breast Cancer Prevention and 5)Novel Treatment Strategies. Formal
didactic courses covering Scientific writing, research grants, Biostatistics, Leadership skills,
Molecular carcinogenesis, and problems in clinical translational breast cancer research are
required. Progress and direction of the trainee's research project are closely monitored in
bimonthly Research and Development workshops.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10249135
- **Project number:** 5T32CA203690-04
- **Recipient organization:** BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- **Principal Investigator:** Suzanne AW Fuqua
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $207,275
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2018-09-15 → 2023-08-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10249135

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10249135, Translational Breast Cancer Research Training Program (5T32CA203690-04). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10249135. Licensed CC0.

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