COMMENTARY
Director's Update: Success Against Cancer Depends on a Vibrant, Well-trained Workforce
Having been an academic researcher and cancer surgeon for many years, working with a great many outstanding students, training is a topic that has always been a priority for me on a personal level, and one that I am deeply concerned about when it comes to the future of cancer research. Read more > >
Inside NCI: A Conversation with Dr. Jonathan Wiest about Cancer Research Training
The Director of NCI's Center for Cancer Training discusses some of the challenges and opportunities of training the next generation of cancer researchers. Read more > >
NEWS
Academia and Beyond: Supporting the Biomedical Workforce of the Future
Reports show that staffing at colleges and universities has shifted somewhat from the employment of full-time, tenure-track faculty towards the creation of more full-time and part-time nontenure-track positions. But, said Dr. Jonathan Wiest, director of NCI's Center for Cancer Training, the trend may not be permanent, and in fact, there are plenty of opportunities on the horizon that point to a positive outlook for those who are in or considering entering the field. The key, he says, is a change in culture. Read more > >
Intramural Training at NCI: A Wealth of Opportunities
Trainees who come to NCI's campus at NIH gain access to exceptional tools and research resources, as well as mentoring from renowned expertsEnsuring a Diverse Cancer Research Workforce
Diversity Training Branch focuses on supporting scientists from underrepresented populationsCatalyzing a National Shift toward Translational Research
NCI is using several different funding strategies to encourage cross-disciplinary teamworkNCI Trains Future International Research Leaders
Scientists from 59 different countries around the world came to NCI in 2009Opportunities in a Nontraditional but Much-needed Science Workforce
From policy to technology transfer, those with a strong biomedical science background can gain training and make big contributionsOncology Training Resources
Programs and funding for cancer research training are available from NCI, NIH, and outside organizations
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HIGHLIGHTS
Cervical Cancer Screening Can Be Done Later and Less Often, According to ACOG
Changes are meant to prevent unnecessary treatment of conditions that would not progress to invasive cancerLong-term Follow-up Provides New Insights on Adjuvant Therapy for Lung Cancer
Trials show mixed results, but editorial says one regimen should be recommended for NSCLC patientsNo Evidence that Hookah Smoking Is Less Harmful than Cigarette Smoking
Waterpipe smokers are exposed to toxic chemicals, including high levels of carbon monoxideNo Significant Change in Smoking Rate from 2007 to 2008
About one in five adults were current smokers and the overall quit ratio varied littleHome Care Nursing Improves Cancer Symptom Management
Home care nurses can help patients cope with side effects and avoid inpatient hospitalization
UPDATES
Cancer.gov Update
- NCI's Recovery Act Web Site Features New Content
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- Understanding NCI Teleconference: Cancer as a Model for Research
- Childhood Cancer Survivors Art Exhibit Opens in Israel
- New State Cancer Legislative Database Newsletter and Fact Sheet Now Available
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