Training Grant Positions

Title

Neuro-oncology

Director

O'Neill, Brian Patrick., M.D.

Summary

This program prepares physicians and biomedical scientists for independent laboratory investigative careers. It provides the trainee an opportunity to acquire in-depth research experience. Each trainee is expected to complete at least two years of hypothesis-driven research; supplemented by a required core curriculum that provides the optimal training, education and career development.

The overriding goals is to develop superbly trained scientists who study the pathogenesis of neuro-oncologic disorders and develop better treatment and prevention strategies for them.

Faculty

• Anastasiadis, Panagiotis Z., Ph.D.
• Buckner, Jan C., M.D.
• Cerhan, James R., M.D., Ph.D.
• Dietz, Allan B., Ph.D.
• Erickson, Bradley J., M.D., Ph.D.
• Galanis, Evanthia M.D.
• Giannini, Caterina M.D., Ph.D.
• Jenkins, Robert B., M.D., Ph.D.
• Loftus, Joseph C., Ph.D.
• O'Neill, Brian Patrick., M.D.
• Parney, Ian F., M.D., Ph.D.
• Poduslo, Joseph F., Ph.D.
• Sarkaria, Jann N., M.D.
• Scarisbrick, Isobel A., Ph.D.
• Uhm, Joon H., M.D.
• Windebank, Anthony J., M.D.
• Yang, Ping M.D., Ph.D.
• Zhang, Zhiguo Ph.D.

Eligibility

Predoctoral appointees must have received a baccalaureate degree by the beginning date of their NRSA appointment, and be enrolled in Mayo's program leading to a Ph.D. in science.

Postdoctoral appointees must have received, as of the beginning date of the NRSA appointment, a Ph.D., M.D. or comparable doctoral degree. Appointees must also be a citizen or non-citizen national of the United States or must have been legally admitted as a permanent resident.