# Postdoctoral Research Training in Biotherapy of Cancer

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · 2022 · $256,677

## Abstract

Abstract
This proposal is the second renewal for a T32 training program for the Division of Surgical Oncology at the
University of Pittsburgh. The singular goal of this program is to prepare surgeons for a career as translational
scientists in the field of biologic therapy of cancer. We will pursue this goal by providing the trainees with an
immersive experience that will stress three core proficiencies necessary to be a successful translational scientist
1) Basic laboratory research skills. 2) Fundamental principles of clinical investigation 3) Pragmatic experience in
clinical trial management. At the completion of this training program the surgical trainee will be uniquely prepared
to bridge the gap between clinical and laboratory research. Our expectation is that this will enhance their ability
to compete for positions and funding in their first faculty position. The applicant pool will include surgical residents
(largely from University of Pittsburgh) who are interested in surgical oncology. In addition to a thorough and
innovative training program, we also developed a comprehensive plan for training in responsible conduct of
clinical research. We have included an aggressive approach to recruitment and retention of under represented
minorities. Given the long and proven track record of our surgical oncology faculty in performing cutting edge
translational research this program is uniquely positioned to fill an important societal gap in training and
supporting surgeon scientists.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10380802
- **Project number:** 5T32CA113263-15
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH
- **Principal Investigator:** Udai S Kammula
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2022
- **Award amount:** $256,677
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2006-08-01 → 2024-03-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10380802

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10380802, Postdoctoral Research Training in Biotherapy of Cancer (5T32CA113263-15). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10380802. Licensed CC0.

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