Award
National Cancer Institute 5T32CA009071-45
Molecular Targets for Cancer Detection and Treatment
Recipient
Johns Hopkins University
Award Amount
$517,188.00
Ceiling
$517,188.00
Awarded
June 03, 2026
Identifier
5T32CA009071-45
A NIH grant awarded to Johns Hopkins University for a training program aimed at preparing medical oncology physicians with advanced molecular biology knowledge to improve cancer detection and treatment. The program is two years long and focuses on innovation and interdisciplinary work.
Description
This Molecular Targets Training Program has to meet workforce needs for scientifically trained medical oncology physicians who will translate increasingly technical knowledge in molecular biology to advances for cancer patients. The Program has a record of training leaders who have gone on to lead major research programs. Training faculty are highly accomplished, varied in background, and focus on fundamental and translational areas in molecular oncology. The program is two years long, with trainees acquiring critical thinking skills through hands-on projects in a supportive mentored environment. The program emphasizes innovation, flexibility, interdisciplinary work, computational biology, grant writing, and professional development.