Education
Georgetown Lombardi is committed to recruiting, educating, and developing the careers of the next generation of outstanding basic and clinical cancer researchers who will continue the fight against cancer.
The Education and Training Program at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center recruits, educates and trains the next generation of basic and clinical cancer researchers through a range of programs and initiatives designed to attract and engage individuals of all backgrounds and training levels, from high school through established basic scientists and clinicians. Bringing the best and brightest minds into the fight against cancer is the best way to defeat this disease.
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Degree Programs
Ph.D. in Tumor Biology
The Interdisciplinary Program in Tumor Biology Ph.D. program provides doctoral students with an excellent environment and interdisciplinary training for a career in cancer biology research at Georgetown University.
M.S. in Tumor Biology
The Master’s degree in Tumor Biology is designed to meet the needs of individuals who are interested in taking an advanced degree in tumor biology with a strong focus on state of the art cancer research methodologies. The program offers tracks in Cancer Systems Biology and Breast Cancer Health Disparities.
M.S. in Biostatistics
The master’s degree program in Biostatistics, with a focus in bioinformatics, provides integrated training in computational, quantitative, and biomedical sciences to support health-related research in academia, government and industry.
Ph.D. in Biostatistics
The Ph.D. in Biostatistics program is designed to train outstanding biostatisticians who will advance the field of biostatistics. Students will not only acquire powerful modern statistical methods and computational tools, but also will be educated in cognate areas of biological and health sciences such as genetics, epidemiology and biology.
M.S. in Epidemiology
The master’s degree program in Epidemiology provides advanced training in the fundamental principles and practice of epidemiology with a focus on health disparities.
M.S. in Health Informatics & Data Science
The master’s degree program in Health Informatics & Data Science is aimed at health professionals, engineers, and math/science/computer science majors seeking to become practicing clinical informaticians.
Postdoctoral Training & Clinical Fellowships
Postdoctoral Training in Tumor Biology
This postdoctoral program provides a solid foundation in the skills needed to succeed in a science career, a focused research experience in basic cancer biology in a strong laboratory environment, and opportunities to obtain support for the transition from postdoctoral trainee to independent cancer research scientist.
Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program
This fellowship provides a balanced program of clinical training and research experience in order to develop the best clinicians and investigators in the country.
Cancer Population Science Program
The Cancer Population Science (CPaS) program at is a T32 postdoctoral training program supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). This program focuses on preparing trainees for independent research careers with a focus on translating basic and clinical advances into the clinic, community and policy.
Consortium Programs
Cancer Biology, Prevention & Control
The Cancer Biology, Prevention and Control track is offered in partnership with the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), and trains graduate-level cancer researchers in how to conduct biomedical research focused on cancer biology and health disparities in minority populations, leading to an M.S. degree granted through the University of the District of Columbia.
High School, Undergraduate & Post-Graduate Programs
Internships
Summer Research Volunteer Program
This volunteer opportunity is for outstanding high school and undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in the biomedical sciences.
Diversity in Cancer Research Undergraduate Internship Program
This paid internship program is open to undergraduates, particularly those from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research, with an interest in STEM, cancer and/or biomedical research.
Community Outreach and Engagement Internship at the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention
This experiential learning program, led by faculty and staff at the Ralph Lauren Center, provides immersive training in ongoing cancer-related community outreach and engagement projects in the Georgetown Lombardi catchment area.
Ruesch Center Summer Internship Program
This program offers undergraduate and medical students, regionally and nationally, the opportunity to engage in medical research, patient care and patient education provided at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
Training Programs
Pipeline in Aging Career Training (PACT)
Young Scholars Program
The Young Scholars Program is a joint educational and outreach venture that engages middle and elementary age youth in hands-on STEM and cancer research experiences to cultivate a sense of enjoyment and capability in science.
Mentoring & Career Development
View the opportunities and resources provided by Georgetown Lombardi’s Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) Office