Roswell Park Cancer Institute
University at Buffalo - The State University of New York
PhD Program in Cancer Pathology and Prevention
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Buffalo, NY 14263-0001 US
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Description:
Students receive broad and deep formal education in biomedical sciences
during the first year by completing core courses in Biochemistry, Oncology
for Scientists and Cancer Epidemiology. Hands-on work in a research
laboratory begins immediately in the first semester. Three laboratory
rotations are completed concurrently with core courses during the first
year. These rotations provide laboratory experience in various experimental
systems. By the end of the first year, students choose a thesis research
mentor and a laboratory to initiate their thesis research. Students may
choose to pursue cancer pathology, cancer prevention or molecular
epidemiology academic track. During the second year, core courses in cancer
pathology, immunology, pharmacology, techniques in pathology, statistics and
cancer control and prevention are selectively taken. This completes the
formal course requirements of the department. A written preliminary
examination, based on materials learned in the required didactic courses,
constitute the first part of the doctoral degree qualifying examination.
This is not required of the Master degree candidates. Successful oral
defense of a thesis project proposal, written in the format of an NIH
research grant application completes the qualifying examination requirement
for both Master and doctoral degree candidates. The remaining years (1-2 for
Master, 2-4 for doctorate degree candidates) are spent performing
independent research (leading to a written dissertation), completing
elective courses and participating in the numerous interactive research
seminars of the department and Institute. Participation in the Recent
Advances Seminar of the department where students practice presentation of
their thesis projects and discuss cutting edge, recently published, research
papers are mandatory during each semester of matriculation. In addition to
oversight by the thesis research mentor, an individually chosen thesis
advisory committee periodically reviews the p
Degree(s):
Ph.D. - Cancer Pathology and Prevention
Research Areas:
Molecular mechanisms of pathophysiology; Molecular pathways of
carcinogenesis; Analysis of genomic instability; Epigenetics of gene
malfunction in cancer; Multigenetherapy of cancer; Chemoprevention;
Nutrition, diet and cancer; Molecular phenotyping of cancers, biomarkers;
Molecular epidemiology of cancer risk; Molecular determinants of drug
efficacy
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
University at Buffalo - The State University of New York
PhD Program in Molecular Pharmacology and Cancer Therapeutics
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Buffalo, NY 14263-0001 US
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Description:
The program generally requires 32 credit hours of course work consisting of
core requirements in pharmacology, cancer therapeutics, oncology, and
biochemistry, while allowing for specialization in such areas as molecular
biology, cellular biology, and immunology. Courses are taught by faculty
located at both RPCI and at the North and South Campuses of the State
University of New York at Buffalo. Following the completion of the formal
didactic coursework, each student must complete a written and oral
preliminary examination. The format of the exam involves the preparation and
defense of an NIH RO1-style grant proposal in an area of cancer research
outside of the student's own research project. After passing the preliminary
exam in the 2nd year of study, the student advances to Ph.D. candidacy. In
the third year of study, students prepare a thesis project proposal and
assemble a thesis committee led by their major advisor. Generally in the 5th
year of study, after at least 32 credit hours of independent laboratory
research, the student defends an original Ph.D. thesis. Degrees are awarded
through the State University of New York at Buffalo Roswell Park Graduate
Division. Ph.D. graduates of the program are highly competitive for research
and faculty positions at universities, biomedical research centers, and the
pharmaceutical industry.
Degree(s):
Ph.D. - Pharmacology
Research Areas:
Immunopharmacology; Drug/DNA Interactions; Gene expression; Drug resistance;
Drug development; cell cycle control; Differentiation; Preclinical
toxicology; Tumor suppressor genes; Folic acid metabolism; Mammary cell
proliferation and differentiation; Biological response modifiers; Tumor cell
biology; Polyamines; Clinical Biochemical Pharmacology; S-adenosylmethione
metabolism
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
University at Buffalo - The State University of New York
PhD Program in Cellular and Molecular Biology
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Buffalo, NY 14263-0001 US
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Description:
The Cellular and Molecular Biology graduate program offers a high
faculty-to-student ratio and a large, friendly faculty. In their first year,
students are required to take Oncology for Scientists and the student
seminar. Beyond that each student is encouraged (in consultation with an
advisor) to take whatever courses are necessary to obtain the broad
background necessary to become a capable, independent research scientist. To
demonstrate that they have acquired a broad background, students are
expected to pass a qualifying examination at the end of the first year. This
may include oral and written questions in molecular and cell biology,
genetics, virology, development and cancer biology. The major emphasis of
the graduate program is laboratory research. Students arrange to work in
laboratories of their choice by consultation with the appropriate faculty
members. The thesis project involves independent research at the frontiers
of current knowledge. A second qualifying examination at the end of the
second year requires the preparation of a proposal for the thesis project,
the oral presentation and defense of this proposal, as well as questions in
the specific areas relating to the proposal. The results of the research and
the significance of those results for biological science are reported in an
orally defended doctoral dissertation. Thus, completion of the thesis
project requires that the student possess or develop skills in thinking,
organizing, writing and speaking, as well as laboratory skills. Most
students complete their course work and thesis research in about five years
and then go on to postdoctoral training in research institutions throughout
the world.
Accreditation Description:
The Roswell Park Cancer Institute was world's the first Cancer Research
Institute
Degree(s):
Ph.D. - Cellular and Molecular Biology and Cancer Genetics
Research Areas:
Cancer; Cancer Genetics; DNA Replication and cell proliferation; Genomics;
DNA damage and repair; Inherited mutations; Tumor suppressor mutations;
Virus infection; Oncogene activation; Tyrosine kinases; MAP kinases;
Epigenetic changes; Genetic instability; Checkpoint activation
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
University at Buffalo - The State University of New York
Interdisciplinary Master of Science Program in the Biomedical and Natural
Sciences
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Buffalo, NY 14263-0001 US
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Description:
Programs are designed to give students a research experience along with a
broad based science education. Students are given the opportunity to design
their own curriculum in consultation with the Chair of the program. Thus,
while students are matriculated into the Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences
program; some may concentrate in molecular biology, immunology,
pharmacology, biophysics, physiology or some other established field. One of
the major strengths of this program is the exposure provided to students to
the mutli- and inter-disciplinary nature of research. The Natural Sciences
faculty is supplemented by faculty from the Institute's other Divisional
departments. Besides selecting courses from the aforementioned list, it is
possible for students to elect a specialization in epidemiology. The
specialization is intended to provide the basic knowledge necessary to
understand research on the etiology of cancer such as carcinogenesis, and to
apply it to cancer control. It attempts to achieve this objective by
exposing students to the fundamentals of the epidemiological method of
investigations along with related statistical techniques. In addition to
required course offerings, students may also take coursework in the
following areas: biostatistics, demography, medical sociology and others.
Course Work Minimum 36 credit hours; required courses "Oncology for
Scientists I/II" 18 hours, area of concentration in the Biological,
Biochemical, or Biophysical sciences 6 hours from areas not selected as
concentration (two courses) 6 hours independent research project 2 hours
seminars 2 hours electives
Degree(s):
Master of Science: Interdisciplinary Biomedical and Natural Sciences
Research Areas:
Cancer Research; Biochemistry; Biostatistics; Biophysics; Cancer Pathology
and Prevention; Cellular and Molecular Biology; Cancer Genetics; Immunology;
Molecular Pharmacology and Cancer Therapeutics
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
University at Buffalo - The State University of New York
Interdisciplinary PhD Program in Cancer Research
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Buffalo, NY 14263-0001 US
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Phone: 1-716-845-2339
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Description:
Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo New York, was the worlds first
cancer research center. Doctoral programs at the Institute reflect modern
advances in the war against cancer with 150 scientists and 180 full time
students.
Degree(s):
Master of Science, Interdisciplinary Biomedical, Natural, and Oncologu (USA
applicants only)
Ph.D. - biomedical sciences and oncology
Research Areas:
Biochemistry; Human Gene Mapping; Human Genetics; Mouse Genetics; DNA
Replication; Regulation of Gene Expression; Experimental Pathology/Tumor
Biology; Cellular and Molecular Immunology; Immunochemistry; Molecular and
Biochemical Pharmacology; Mechanisms of Differentiation; Immunopharmacology;
Selective Chemotherapy; Preclinical Pharmacology and Toxicology; Clinical
Pharmacology
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
University at Buffalo - The State University of New York
PhD Program in Cancer Immunology
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Buffalo, NY 14263-0001 US
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Phone: 1-716-845-2339
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Description:
The PhD degree usually requires four to six years of full-time study and
research. Students are encouraged through a variety of training
opportunities to analyze data critically, to question existing programs and
to propose new solutions to long-standing problems. These goals are achieved
through courses, seminars, journal clubs, and laboratory research with a
highly motivated research and teaching faculty. There are frequent
opportunities for students and faculty to present and discuss data and ideas
in open forums. Close collaborative interactions exist between the basic
research faculty and the clinical staff at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Thus, students are able to observe first-hand the interactions between basic
and translational research and ultimately, the clinical applications that
result. During the first year, all students complete a core curriculum that
includes immunology, biochemistry, genetics, and molecular and cell biology.
After three research rotations, a research mentor is selected and a
supporting committee is established to help the student set up a program in
his or her major field of interest. In subsequent years, the student
concentrates on laboratory research; participates in advanced seminars;
passes a qualifying exam, which consists of writing and presenting an
NIH-style grant; and prepares a dissertation.
Degree(s):
Ph.D. - Immunology
Research Areas:
Cellular immunology, molecular immunology; Regulation of antibody response;
Antibody therapy; Immunochemistry; Tumor immunology; Vaccine development;
Tumor escape mechanisms; Cytokine regulation and function; Immune regulation
and anti-idiotypic regulation of immune response
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
University at Buffalo - The State University of New York
PhD Program in Molecular and Cellular Biophysics and Biochemistry
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Buffalo, NY 14263-0001 US
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Phone: 1-716-845-2339
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Description:
The MA and PhD programs are offered through the combined efforts of the
University of New York at Buffalo and Roswell Park Cancer Institute, the
nation’s first cancer research, treatment and education center and the only
National Cancer Institute- designated comprehensive cancer center in Upstate
New York. The Molecular & Cellular Biophysics and Biochemistry Department of
Roswell Park Cancer Institute offers intensive training in basic research to
doctoral candidates and post-doctoral associates. Faculty research interests
cover a broad spectrum of molecular and cellular biophysics with exceptional
strengths in the areas of structure determination of biological
macromolecules and supramolecular assemblies; DNA damage and repair;
biological response to stress and molecular biology of heat proteins;
biological imaging including electron, optical, fluorescence and magnetic
resonance; biophysical methods in therapeutic including photodynamic
therapy, and gene and drug delivery using liposomes and electroporation
methods. The department faculty consists of 28 members and typically 20 to
30 students. The department is thus large enough to offer a variety of
learning opportunities, yet small enough to retain a community atmosphere.
Degree(s):
M.S.- Biophysics/Biochemistry; Medical Physics
Ph.D. - Biophysics/Biochemistry
Research Areas:
X-ray,multidimensional NMR; Cancer Biology and Biochemistry; Computer-based
studies of molecular structure; Molecular,cellular, and imaging applications
of NMR; Molecular mechanisms in carcinogenesis; Mutagenesis and
Chemotherapy; Biomaterials; Drug delivery; Radiation and medical physics;
DNA damage and repair; Membrane research; Molecular biology of stress
proteins; Photodynamic therapy, photobiology, and laser technology
