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Programs
- Molecular
Imaging: Training for Oncology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer
Center is one of only a few institutions awarded a molecular imaging training
grant (R25T) from the NCI. The goal of the Molecular Imaging: Training
for Oncology program is to train a new generation of MD, PhD or MD/PhD
researchers, who are facile with both the biology and technology of advanced
molecular imaging methods for application to basic, translational and
clinical cancer research. The specialized curriculum emphasizes the development
of molecular imaging for oncology and includes didactic training focusing
on relevant molecular biology and research methodology coursework, instruction
in advanced imaging methods, an individualized research program focusing
on basic, translational, or clinical interdisciplinary research and experience
in advanced methods of nuclear, radiographic, optical and magnetic resonance
imaging/spectroscopy. Physicians who have completed sub-specialty training
in a relevant imaging or clinical discipline and post-doctoral Ph.D.’s
with specialized skills in cellular and/or molecular biology or a related
discipline are encouraged to apply. Trainee’s are expected to have proficiency
in physics, chemistry and/or computer science and a strong interest in
molecular targeting probes as vehicles to advance the understanding of
cancer through medical imaging. Interested applicants must either be a
U.S. Citizen or have U.S. Permanent Residency. Please send cover letter,
CV and a 2-page statement of research interest to: Dr. Hedvig Hricak,
Chairman, Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center,
1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10021 or e-mail: prassasa@mskcc.org. The
URL connected to this training program link is Dr. Hricak’s biography
page at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which provides additional
information regarding her research, etc.
URL: http://www.mskcc.org/prg/prg/bios/548.cfm
(Name: Dr. Hedvig Hricak
- fortunas@mskcc.org)
- NCI Cancer Research Imaging Camp - Postdoctoral fellows and early career-level faculty in fields related to basic cancer biology are invited to apply for a special intensive course on in vivo and live cell-imaging techniques. Through lectures and hands-on laboratory sessions, participants will gain experience with a wide range of imaging modalities, including advanced optical imaging, MRI, PET, SPECT, CT, and ultrasound. After this course, participants will be able to select and apply the appropriate in vivo imaging technique necessary to investigate a biological hypothesis and to interpret the resulting imaging data. Attendance is strictly limited to invited participants.
URL: http://imaging.cancer.gov/NewsAndMeetings/workshops/CRIC
(Name: Dr. Anne Menkens
- menkensa@dtpepn.nci.nih.gov)
- NIBIB
Training & Career Development
URL: http://www.nibib1.nih.gov/training/training.html
(Name: Henry Khachaturian,
PhD - khachath@mail.nih.gov)
- Training program in
molecular imaging research - The Center for Molecular Imaging
Research at MGH invites applications for several postdoctoral positions.
The CMIR develops novel imaging techniques and applies them to in vivo
imaging of different molecular processes and targets. Major research interests
include gene arraying, bioinformatics, molecular probe design, imaging
and computation. Postdoctoral candidtates should have experience in 1)
molecular biology, 2) chemistry, 3) biomedical engineering, 4) mouse models
or 5) in vivo imaging. Applicants must either have Green Cards
or be a U.S. Citizen. Applications, including a CV and names of three
references should be mailed or e-mailed to: Ralph Weissleder, M.D., Ph.D.,
Director CMIR, Massachusetts General Hospital, Bldg. 149 13th
Street, Room 5403, Charlestown, MA 02129 or E-mail: weissleder@helix.mgh.harvard.edu
URL: http://mgh-cmir.org
(Name: Weissleder
- weissleder@helix.mgh.harvard.edu)
- UCLA
SOMI (Scholars in Oncologic Molecular Imaging) Postdoctoral Training Program
- The UCLA Scholars in Oncologic Molecular Imaging (SOMI) Program brings
together faculty across 9 departments in UCLA Life and Health Sciences,
to provide a unique training program for biological researchers and physicians
who desire to integrate molecular imaging into cancer research. Oncologic
molecular imaging is a rapidly growing area which combines the disciplines
of cell/molecular biology, chemistry, biomedical physics, biomathematics,
pharmacology, imaging sciences, and clinical medicine to advance cancer
research, diagnosis and management. The SOMI program will train postdoctoral
fellows through a diverse group of 27 basic science and clinical faculty
mentors representing 7 program areas. In addition to conducting multidisciplinary
research with two SOMI mentors, fellows will participate in formal courses
in molecular imaging, pharmacology, cancer biology, cancer immunology,
virology, gene therapy, and clinical rounds. Graduates of SOMI will be
uniquely trained to study cancer in an organismal context with state-of-the-art
technologies. Applicants to the SOMI program will be evaluated based on
criteria including the following:
1) Record of research achievement including publications
2) Three letters of recommendation
3) Merit of proposed research and, in particular, its relevance to the
SOMI program
4) Evidence of interdisciplinary work in previous research. Potential
SOMI trainees will have already obtained their Ph.D. and/or M.D., and
must be either a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident to apply. Up to three
years of support is available. Funding is available for postdoctoral salary,
supplies, and travel. Interested candidates may visit http://www.crump.ucla.edu/public/somi/index.html
for further information, or contact ecorrin@mednet.ucla.edu with questions.
URL: http://www.crump.ucla.edu/public/somi/index.html
(Name: Erika Corrin-
ecorrin@mednet.ucla.edu)
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