Other Intramural Training Opportunities at NCI Scientific DisciplinesProgram Population-based research, environmental & genetic determinants of cancer Division of Cancer Epidemiology & Genetics (DCEG) Cancer prevention and controlCancer Prevention Fellowship Program (CPFP)
Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG) Primary focus in NCI for national and international population-based research Multidisciplinary, collaborative studies on distribution, causes and natural history, and prevention Training the next generation of scientists in cancer epidemiology, genetics, biostatistics and related areas Jackie Lavigne, PhD, MPH, Chief, Office of Education
Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics: Areas of Investigation Genetic predisposition Lifestyle risk factors (hormonal and nutritional exposures) Environmental and occupational exposure Infectious agents and immunization Radiation exposure Health disparities Statistics and methods development Genome-wide association studies: study, methods, biology
Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics: Fellowships Design, carry out, analyze, and publish population, family, and laboratory based studies Gain experience in diverse study designs, novel analytic techniques, genomics and informatics Build skills in molecular epidemiology, grant writing, professional communications, and networking Opportunities for postdoctoral, doctoral, and summer fellows: To apply:
Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program (CPFP) Overview Train future researchers and leaders in cancer prevention Post-doctoral intramural fellowship for early-career scientists Independent, mentored research in cancer prevention Multidisciplinary Up to 4 years funding support fellows selected annually David Nelson, MD, MPH, Director of CPFP
Examples of Research by Cancer Prevention Fellows Animal models in prevention research Clinical preventive services (e.g., screening) Molecular and other types of epidemiology Community trials and other interventions Health risk behaviors (e.g., tobacco, diet, physical activity) Environmental and occupational factors Survivorship Health disparities
Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program (CPFP) Components Master of Public Health (MPH) degree at a 1-year accredited university program Mentored research at NCI or FDA Summer curriculum in cancer prevention Cancer prevention and control colloquia Fellows’ research meetings Grant writing Professional development/leadership training