# Cross Training Core

> **NIH NIH U54** · WEILL MEDICAL COLL OF CORNELL UNIV · 2022 · $97,583

## Abstract

ABSTRACT
Cross Training Core
The Cross Training Core (CTC) harnesses the proposed ROBIN to launch an interdisciplinary/interprofessional
training program to develop a future generation of radiation scientists (physician-scientists, clinicians, biologists,
physicists, and data scientists) who will champion immune-radiation investigations.
This program will link the diverse research strengths and expertise of investigators and institutions that have
been central to the advancement of multidisciplinary cancer research. The dynamic and innovative structure of
the proposed ROBIN provides an environment to nurture young scientists eager to broaden their training in the
study of Radiation and Immunity. Young scientists will have ample opportunities to interact with and learn from
world-class investigators and faculty who are committed to provide a comprehensive and integrated
interprofessional education with the ultimate goal of facilitating cross-pollination of ideas and training the next
generation of leaders in Radiation and Immunity.
In an era when interprofessional education is a vital unmet need, an interconnected, multi-institutional,
multidisciplinary program is necessary to link the multi-faceted strengths of ROBIN. Within the CTC educational
infrastructure, ROBIN mentors, mentees, and research collaborators will meet regularly both virtually and in-
person to discuss ongoing research. They will gain foundational knowledge from an organized curriculum with
experts in the fields of clinical radiation oncology, medical physics, radiation/cancer biology, microbiology and
immunology. Trainees will participate in international forums where cutting -edge interdisciplinary research is
presented, and in initiatives that will cultivate cross-disciplinary training and research skills beyond their primary
general area of training. For instance, an immunology post-doctoral fellow will learn about radiation biology while
a radiation oncology resident will be able to access an elective rotation in basic immunology or physics resident
will learn about the design of a clinical trial that combines radiation and immunotherapy.
The ROBIN-CTC is the fertile ground on which to develop the next generation of leaders in Radiation and
Immunity research and clinical care, connecting faculty and trainees with a strong interest in this rapidly emerging
area of cancer research. This global interconnected program will greatly enhance training and empower
participants, integrating young scientists and trainees with the greater network of experienced interprofessional
faculty who share a common educational and research mission.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10517810
- **Project number:** 1U54CA274291-01
- **Recipient organization:** WEILL MEDICAL COLL OF CORNELL UNIV
- **Principal Investigator:** John Ng
- **Activity code:** U54 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2022
- **Award amount:** $97,583
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2022-09-21 → 2027-07-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10517810

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10517810, Cross Training Core (1U54CA274291-01). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10517810. Licensed CC0.

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