Inside Cancer Careers

In this episode, Dr. Chanelle Case Borden, an Associate Director of Training Programs in the NCI Center for Cancer Training, Office of Training and Education, interviews Ms. Sigourney Bonner, a PhD student at the University of Cambridge and CEO of Black in Cancer. They discuss the mission of Black in Cancer, which aims to increase the number of B lack cancer researchers, provide visibility for the...

In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, we hear from Dr. Ophira Ginsburg, Senior Scientific Officer and Senior Advisor for Clinical Research in NCI's Center for Global Health. Dr. Ginsburg discusses the published article Women, power, and cancer: a Lancet Commission, which focuses on the social determinants of health and the power dynamics that affect women's access to cancer care. She shares th...

In th is episode , we talk to Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell , NCI's new director, who was recorded live at the NCI Transition Career Development W orkshop. Dr. Rathmell shared her career journey and the importance of supporting the next generation of cancer researchers. She shares valuable insights on topics such as diversifying the cancer research workforce, the National Cancer Plan, leading NCI, Prince...

In this episode, we get to listen to Dr. Tayyaba Hasan, who is a Professor of Dermatology at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Harvard Medical School (HMS) and Massachusetts General Hospital, and a Professor of Health Sciences and Technology (Harvard-MIT). We also have Dr. Girgis Obaid, who is an Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at The University of Texas at Dallas, and a former postdoc i...

In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, Dr. Tony Kerlavage and Jeff Schilling discuss the role of AI in cancer research and the challenges and safety measures associated with its use. They emphasize the need for standardized data and the importance of addressing biases in AI models. They also discuss the recruitment of talent in data science and the potential for partnerships with Silicon Valley...

In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, we hear from MK Holohan, Director of NCI's Office of Government and Congressional Relations, and Julie Nickson, Director of Federal Relations at American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACSCAN). They discuss their careers in government relations and the significant role it play in support of cancer research. Later, we hear from Dr. Roy Herbst, who is...

In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, we will learn about the technology transfer training opportunities available at the NCI. Dr. Laura Prestia , the Senior Innovation Manager, and Dr. Laurie Whitney, the Supervisory Technology Transfer Manager at NCI's Tech Transfer Center, will share their insights. Later, we will hear from Dr. Trang Vu, a Research and Development Scientist at viTToria Biot...

In this episode, we talk to the leadership of the Cancer Biology Training Consortium (CABTRAC) recorded live at the 2023 Cancer Biology Annual Retreat in Newport Beach, California. We hear from Dr. Mary Reyland, CABTRAC President and Board Chair, Dr. Rolf Brekken, CABTRAC 2023 President-Elect and Secretary, Dr. Dan Welch, CABTRAC Vice President and Treasurer, and Dr. Amy Bouton, CABTRAC Ex Officio...

ICC Episode 14: Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program – Show Notes In this episode, Dr. Jessica Faupel-Badger, Acting Director of the Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program and Planning Officer for the Division of Cancer Prevention and Dr. Lymarie Maldonado-Baez, Deputy Director of the Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program join us to talk about cancer prevention research and the Cancer Prevention Fell...

In this exclusive episode of Inside Cancer Careers, we hear from Dr. Tyler Jacks, Founding Director of the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT, David H. Koch Professor of Biology, and President of Break Through Cancer.   Dr. Jacks shares his insights on the state of cancer research, the work being done at Break Through Cancer, and more.   Tyler Jacks, Ph. D. KOCH Institute The Ja...

EP 13: Launching a Million Rockets     In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, we hear from Nucleate's leadership team, Sonia Setayesh , Alex Kim, and Dr. Geraldine Ezeka . They tell us about their fellow led organization and how it helps early career scientists learn about startups and what it takes to launch science into that marketplace.  Later, we hear from Dr. Gleb Kuznetsov , CEO of Manifo...

This is an extra episode, courtesy of our colleagues at the NIH podcast, All About Grants. Listen in to meet the host of All About Grants, David Kosub and also one of the hosts of NINDS' Building Up The Nerve podcast, Lauren Ullrich. David interviews Lauren and me about our podcasts, and we discuss what we are talking about in our shows with a focus on early research careers.   Show notes: NIH's A...

In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, we hear Michael Weingarten, Director of NCI's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Development Center. Mr. Weingarten shares the various programs and resources available through SBIR. We then hear from Dr. Margaret Jackson, Co-Founder of BYOMass.   Dr. Jackson recounts her experience of becoming a scientist and a small business owner. She also provide...

In this exclusive episode of Inside Cancer Careers, we hear from Dr. Nancy Hopkins, Amgen Professor of Biology Emerita at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).   Dr. Hopkins shares the exciting early days of the molecular biology revolution that she was a part of, how she decided on a career in cancer research, and the obstacles she encountered, and gives advice on selecting a career in sci...

In this week's episode, we hear from Dr. Kenneth Gibbs on training opportunities at NIGMS, the importance of finding career success, aligning your values, and more. We then hear from Dr. Petria Thompson and Valeria Velez Galiano on being a postbaccalaureate fellow at NCI and the many opportunities at NIH that support your career journey.   Segment 1: Kenneth Gibbs, Ph. D. Maximizing Opportunities...

In this episode, we hear from NIH fellows, Dr. Vasty Osei Amponsa and Dr. Marja Brolinson on resources, leadership opportunities, and more at NIH.   We then hear from Dr. Eugene Manley Jr., Director of STEM Initiatives at LUNGevity Foundation who shares his path from bench science to a successful career in non-profit organizations.   Segment 1:   Fellows Who Lead Vasty Osei Amponsa, Ph. D. NCI Cen...

In this exclusive episode, we feature Dr. Otis Brawley, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor and Professor of Oncology at Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center.  Dr. Brawley leads interdisciplinary research of cancer health disparities at the School of Public Health and the Kimmel Cancer Center. Dr. Brawley shares with us his career journey into science and his thoughts on the future of cancer re...

In this week's episode, we discuss how the revolution in computational science is changing what we can learn from clinical trials and biological samples to improve immunotherapy in a conversation with Dr. Peng Jiang. Then we turn to the practical matter of personal finances and taxes for graduate students and postdocs in a conversation with Dr. Emily Roberts of Personal Finances for PhDs.   Segmen...

In this episode, h ear how the National Cancer Institute can support one's graduate studies from Dr. Caitlin Allen and Dr. Samantha Yee, both recipients of the NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition (F99/K00) Award, and Megan Majocha, who is currently completing her Ph. D. research at NCI while enrolled in Georgetown University. Segment 1 Caitlin Allen Samantha Yee NCI Predoctoral to Po...

In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, we hear from Avery August of Cornell University who shares his insights on how to support early career faculty and build a healthy research culture. We then hear from Dr. Jiyeon Choi of NCI's Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics about training and establishing her research team at NCI.   Segment 1:   Avery August, Ph. D.   Belonging at Cornell   Pu...

In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, we hear the amazing story of the very successful Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) Program from Dr. Nathan Vanderford, an Associate Professor within the Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and Director of the ACTION program along with two ACTION program alums Susanna Goggans, a second...

In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, we hear from Dr. Adrienne Boire , a P hysician S cientist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discuss how being a clinician in the research world is like Alice in Wonderland. We then hear from Dr. Jim Woodgett , a President and Scientific Director of the Terry Fox Research Institute, Canada, Senior Scientist at the Lunenfeld -Tanenbaum Research Inst...

In this special episode, we feature Dr. Karen Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society (ACS).  Dr. Knudsen shares with us her career journey into science and the path that led her to her current leadership role at the ACS.  She shares her story of finding the right mentor, asking the right questions, and being open to new opportunities.       Show Notes:   Dr. Karen Knudsen   American Cancer So...

In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, we first hear from Dr. Simon Schwörer , A ssistant P rofessor of M edicine at the University of Chicago in Hematology Oncology, and how he started his own lab. We then hear from Matthew Lockhart, Director of the Division of Loan Repayment at the NIH to discuss the Loan Repayment Program (LRP) a long with  LRP Ambassador, Dr. Dionna Williams, an Assistant P...