Cancer Research Training & Education Coordination
The University of Arizona Cancer Center’s Education and Training programs provide a continuum of career development opportunities for the next generation of cancer researchers and health professionals.
Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination Staff
Jacob C Schwartz, PhD
Associate Director, Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination
Carol Carpenter
Principal Research Administrator/Grant Writer
Megan McKay
Academic Programs Officer
Events, Seminars, and Grand Rounds
Check the University of Arizona Cancer Center calendar of events for cancer-related presentations on a broad range of topics.
Faculty & Physicians
The University of Arizona Cancer Center provides pilot funding for early-stage investigators. University of Arizona’s Research Gateway provides grant application-related resources for all investigators.
Postdocs & Fellows
Postdocs and Hematology/Oncology Fellows gain experience for their next career stages through the University of Arizona Cancer Center's professional development activities and training programs.
Graduate Students
Graduate Students gain experience for their next career stages through the University of Arizona Cancer Center's professional development activities and training programs.
Medical Students
To enrich their medical school education, students can pursue short-term fellowships during vacation periods or extended full-time research experiences through the College of Medicine programs.
Post-Baccalaureate Students
The University of Arizona Cancer Center prepares post-baccalaureate students to pursue doctoral degrees in cancer-related fields through The Diversity in Cancer Research Post-Baccalaureate Program.
Undergraduate Students
Mentored experiences in University of Arizona Cancer Center member’s research groups are available to undergraduates through several programs.
High School Students & Teachers
High school students gain exposure and experience with cancer-related topics through a variety of University of Arizona activities and training programs.