Award
National Cancer Institute 5T32CA154274-15
Training Grant in Cancer Biology
Recipient
University of Maryland Baltimore
Award Amount
$300,321.00
Ceiling
$300,321.00
Awarded
May 28, 2026
Identifier
5T32CA154274-15
The University of Maryland Baltimore received a $300,321 NIH training grant renewal to support a multidisciplinary cancer biology training program for predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers, emphasizing translational research, team science, and advanced technologies.
Description
This is a renewal application for Years 11-15 of the Training Program in Cancer Biology (T32CB) at the University of Maryland Baltimore’s Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center. The program aims to train the next generation of basic, translational, and clinical cancer researchers, including physician-scientists and PhD scientists, through multidisciplinary research training with a translational focus. Objectives include facilitating bidirectional translation between laboratory and clinical settings, providing training in contemporary cancer research areas, and recruiting and retaining expert faculty mentors. The program supports 4 predoctoral students and 4 postdoctoral fellows annually, with training components integrated into the Cancer Biology Track of the Graduate Program in Life Sciences. The program emphasizes team science, collaboration, and access to advanced technologies, with a focus on expanding training in cancer genomics/bioinformatics and bioengineering. The program has a strong track record, with 100% of graduates continuing in research careers.