# Cancer Biology Training Program (CBTP)

> **NIH NIH T32** · GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · 2020 · $280,174

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY/ ABSTRACT
The overall goal of the proposed George Washington-Cancer Biology Training Program (GW-
CBTP) is to educate and train scientists who will advance research on the molecular and
genomic causes, progression, treatment and relapse of human malignancies. This application
builds upon the formation of the George Washington Cancer Center (GWCC), which supports a
vibrant cancer research community of over 150 members with a vision to create a cancer-free
world through groundbreaking and rigorous research, innovative education and equitable care
for all. As the only cancer training program at GW, the CBTP will reflect the major cancer
research strengths of the GWCC that include Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy, Cancer
Signaling & Genomics and Cancer Epigenetics & Technology. This application seeks to appoint
3 postdoctoral and 1 predoctoral trainee annually and provide each with an individualized two
year program of three elements: a discovery research project guided by expert cancer
researchers and clinician investigators; a curriculum of courses and workshops on state-of-the-
art approaches and emerging therapies; and career and professional development, including
experience in grant writing and presentations. Key to this program is an institutional commitment
to address the prominent cancer health disparities in breast, cervical, colorectal, pancreatic,
liver and prostate cancers in the District of Columbia. Outstanding faculty preceptors who are all
leaders in their fields and maintain outstanding track records of research productivity and
mentoring of young scientists will serve as research mentors in a dual-mentor model with
clinician scientists. Postdoctoral fellow appointees will have completed an M.D. or Ph.D. degree
and have a clear commitment to pursuing independent careers in cancer research. Predoctoral
students in their second year of graduate study in the doctoral program in Cancer Biology will be
eligible for appointment. All trainees will have demonstrated a significant interest in pursuing a
career in cancer-related research. The program will provide highly sought-after training
experiences to transform promising young researchers into future independent cancer research
scientists.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9933696
- **Project number:** 1T32CA247756-01
- **Recipient organization:** GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** Norman H Lee
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $280,174
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2020-07-01 → 2025-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9933696

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9933696, Cancer Biology Training Program (CBTP) (1T32CA247756-01). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9933696. Licensed CC0.

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