# Institutional Research Cancer Epidemiology Fellowship

> **NIH NIH T32** · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · 2020 · $471,849

## Abstract

This application is for a 5-year renewal (Years 34-38) of T32 CA09314 - Training Program in Cancer
Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Our mission is to
train pre-doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows to be leaders at the forefront of advancing knowledge of a)
causes of cancer, including inherent and modifiable factors in human populations locally, nationally, and
globally; b) how to prevent and reduce burden of cancer locally, nationally, and globally by i) providing and
communicating a better understanding of behaviors that influence cancer development and promote healthy
survivorship, ii) identifying new markers for early detection of cancer, and iii) identifying and addressing cancer
disparities including in vulnerable populations and barriers to care; and c) how to translate, implement, and
evaluate cancer epidemiology, prevention, and control discoveries into populations. Our goal is to create a rich
and interactive environment for trainees augmented by highly innovative, productive, and collaborative cancer
research conducted by observational, basic, and clinical scientists at the Schools of Public Health and
Medicine and Cancer Center. The Program has 3 tracks: 1) Cancer Etiology and Prevention, including
translational research; 2) Genetic Epidemiology of Cancer, including genomics and epigenetics; and 3) Cancer
Control, including disparities, communication, and tobacco. 6 pre- and 3 post-doctoral trainees pursue focused
programs of shared elements across tracks: didactic courses on substantive and methodologic topics and
research ethics; interactive information exchange; teaching, communication, grant writing; pre- or post-doctoral
research; and program-specific education, research, and career mentoring. We stress the importance of
developing and testing novel hypotheses and collaborating across disciplines. Via shared elements, trainees
are exposed to current topics such as translational research, molecular epidemiology, emerging risk factors,
methodologic issues in research and screening, disparities, communication, and use of epidemiology in risk
assessment and public policy. 16 Preceptors, selected in part for records of advising and research, are primary
mentors. 28 Affiliates provide cutting-edge expertise in specific cancers, biostatistics, and laboratory exposure
assessment. With the Director, the Steering Committee is responsible for trainee selection/monitoring, and
program refinement as cancer research evolves. Training duration is 4-5 yrs for pre- and 2 yrs for post-doctoral
trainees. We have a strong record: the 33 pre- and 15 post-doctoral trainees in the past 10 years had cancer
research training and career success. From a large pool of applicants, best candidates are recruited. Trainees
represent diverse backgrounds; we received 4 CURE supplements. In summary, the Program is designed to a)
provide trainees with a multidisciplinary background essential to conduct ...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9996464
- **Project number:** 5T32CA009314-38
- **Recipient organization:** JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** ELIZABETH A. PLATZ
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $471,849
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 1988-07-01 → 2021-08-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9996464

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9996464, Institutional Research Cancer Epidemiology Fellowship (5T32CA009314-38). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9996464. Licensed CC0.

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