# Cancer Biology, Informatics & Omics (CBIO) Training Program

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · 2020 · $334,752

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY
The Cancer Biology, Informatics & Omics (CBIO) training program in the School of Medicine (SOM) at the
University of California, San Diego (UCSD) provides graduate students and post-doctoral scholars with training
in discovery cancer research that is directly relevant to the nation's goal of lessening the burden of cancer. The
proposed training is based on three rationales: (i) Advancements in cancer diagnosis and treatment are
propelled by basic research discoveries on cancer-relevant biological processes; (ii) Cancer omics data,
combined with omics studies in model organisms, can and will accelerate the discovery of new and cancer-
relevant gene functions and pathways; and (iii) Modern investigation of cancer biology in the human system
requires proficiency in omics technologies and computational tools. Based on these rationales, the CBIO
training curriculum is designed to (a) achieve research excellence in advanced systems and approaches, (b)
provide foundation knowledge on cancer biology and bioinformatics, (c) develop translational insights through
Tumor Boards at the Moores Cancer Center (MCC), (d) keep pace with advancements through seminars,
workshops, national conferences, and (e) foster a collaborative community through program meetings and
retreats. With an emphasis on big data collection and analysis, the CBIO program aims to prepare the next
generation of leaders to accelerate the pace of cancer discovery and to advance the delivery of precision
cancer medicine. The CBIO program selects faculty preceptors with cancer-relevant research expertise,
productive research programs, principled research conduct and outstanding training history from the
Departments of Cellular & Molecular Medicine, Medicine, Pathology, Pediatrics, Pharmacology and Surgery.
CBIO also develops junior faculty co-mentors to update the research expertise and to ensure continuity of the
program. CBIO selects predoc trainees with outstanding academic achievements and cancer-relevant thesis
projects from PhD students in the Biomedical Sciences graduate program. Previous predoc trainees have
established productive careers as faculty and research scientists in the public and the private sectors. In the
latest funding period, training has been extended to post-doc scholars focused on cancer research. Moving
forward, CBIO will provide individualized and tailored training and career development to postdocs with PhDs
in biological sciences, bioengineering, or computer sciences. An Executive Committee, consisting of Program
Director, Co-Directors, a faculty preceptor with global cancer research perspectives and two UCSD leaders in
diversity enhancement, will select and evaluate trainees and faculty. An External Advisory Committee will
review program metrics annually to identify strengths and weaknesses of training activities, trainees and faculty.
An Internal Advisory Committee consisting of leaders in the SOM and MCC will provide guidance on program
planning...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9951007
- **Project number:** 5T32CA067754-24
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
- **Principal Investigator:** JEAN Y.J. WANG
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $334,752
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 1995-09-25 → 2022-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9951007

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9951007, Cancer Biology, Informatics & Omics (CBIO) Training Program (5T32CA067754-24). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9951007. Licensed CC0.

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