• Core Facilities: Access to advanced equipment, including:

• Cell culture facilities
• Microscopy (basic and fluorescent)
• Western Blot, RT-PCR, and Real-Time PCR
• Flow cytometry
• Agilent xCELLigence RTCA DP system for cell invasion and migration
• Agilent Seahorse XF HS Mini Analyzer for metabolic analysis
• Additional equipment: Nanodrop, centrifuges, shakers, freezers, and more

• Grant Support: Assistance with NIH, NCI, NSF, and local grant applications including seed grants, fellowships, and seminar programs.
• Collaborative Opportunities: Partnerships with local hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and research institutions for tissue samples and translational research.

Student Resources

Get Involved in Cancer Research

We offer internships, research assistant positions, and hands-on training for undergraduate and graduate students. Opportunities include:

• Summer training programs with partner institutions
• Research presentations at national scientific conferences
• Mentorship from faculty investigators

Training & Workshops

Develop skills through workshops on:

• Lab techniques (e.g., cell culture, PCR, flow cytometry)
• Grant writing and scientific communication
• Cancer biology elective course (Bio 426) and GIS applications in cancer research

Scholarships & Fellowships

Explore funding opportunities to support your education and research, including undergraduate research awards and postdoctoral fellowships.

Career Development

Access mentoring, networking events, and career planning resources to prepare for careers in cancer research and healthcare.

Showcase Your Work

Present your research at our annual student symposium and compete for awards.