Hands-on summer research programs at Indiana university Simon comprehensive cancer center.

ABSTRACT: Cancer treatment has improved dramatically over the last thirty years, with mortality rates dropping by 34% from 1991 to 2022. Continued innovations in cancer treatment require an energized workforce. To support workforce development in cancer research, the Indiana University Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center initiated its first summer research program in 2002. Over the first 22 years of the program, more than 300 participants participated, averaging 14 per summer. The intent of our program participants is to continue careers in health-related fields, thus contributing positively to the program goals. This small, yet sustained program, initially funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) training program, transformed into three national

SUBMITTER: Yeh ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12660335 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature