# Team-based Interdisciplinary Cancer Research Training Program

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA · 2024 · $259,399

## Abstract

TEAM-BASED INTERDISCIPLINARY CANCER RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM
 PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT
In advancing innovative ways to address complex cancer challenges, there is a growing trend to bring together
scientists with knowledge and perspectives from different disciplines. The emphasis on developing relationships
across scientific disciplines and adopting collaborative interdisciplinary approaches to scientific discovery has
been recognized and shown to lead to significant advances in our fundamental understanding of cancer and its
clinical management. In addition, it is abundantly clear that such advances rarely occur in isolation but typically
represent team-based research endeavors. We believe that early exposure of trainees to interdisciplinary
education and training coupled with team-based learning and research environments will better position them
for successful careers in any area of cancer research. At present, there are no existing NCI-funded T32 programs
devoted to team-based training. This concept is emphasized in our proposed Team-based Interdisciplinary
Cancer Research Training (TICaRT) Program. The Program is based on four premises: 1) interdisciplinary
training in team science will be critical in preparing future generations of cancer scientists; 2) team-based
research translates into an improved training environment by providing trainees with access to scientists in
different disciplines; 3) Florida needs a continuous supply of highly-trained cancer researchers including women,
underrepresented minorities and individuals with disabilities; and 4) program graduates must have the skills to
translate their knowledge and experience to achieve successful cancer research careers in academic, industry,
or government positions. Our goal is to develop a cadre of outstanding independent investigators in a training
program that encompasses cancer research across disciplines and unites laboratories, trainees, and mentors in
areas, including dentistry, engineering, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, veterinary medicine, and
communication. The TICaRT program capitalizes on our existing strengths at the University of Florida, including
a core of well-established and productive investigators, outstanding research facilities, an exemplary record of
collaboration, excellent institutional commitment, and a culture of successful mentorship of graduate students,
post-doctoral fellows and early stage faculty. We have assembled a cohesive group of 29 basic science and
clinical faculty from 22 departments, 9 Colleges, and 10 PhD Programs. Upon entering the TICaRT Program,
each member of the trainee team will create and implement a tailored training plan under the guidance of his/her
faculty mentors. Trainees will achieve their research and career development objectives through a combination
of didactic, research, and professional development activities. The TICaRT Program requests NCI support for 1
pre-doctoral and 3 post-doctoral trainees; support ...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10818344
- **Project number:** 5T32CA257923-04
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
- **Principal Investigator:** DIETMAR W SIEMANN
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2024
- **Award amount:** $259,399
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2021-04-01 → 2026-03-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10818344

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10818344, Team-based Interdisciplinary Cancer Research Training Program (5T32CA257923-04). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10818344. Licensed CC0.

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