Specialized training in the emerging discipline of cancer genetics requires a highly focused interdisciplinary and collaborative approach in order to capitalize on rapid advances in basic scientific knowledge and to maximize the potential benefits to science and society. The diverse experience of the investigators and the multidisciplinary infrastructure of City of Hope’s Division of Clinical Cancer Genetics, combined with its collaboration with leading City of Hope/Beckman Research Institute and University of Southern California researchers and educational programs, give the Cancer Genetics Career Development Program the robust resources required to produce world class investigators and mission-critical allied health professionals who will contribute significantly to the growing body of cancer genetics research.

The CGCDP draws upon the knowledge and experiences of a diverse faculty and consultants who are nationally recognized experts in their fields. A partial listing of City of Hope mentors, faculty members and extramural consultants represents the multiple disciplines germane to comprehensive cross-disciplinary training in cancer genetics research. Mentors were chosen from among City of Hope and USC faculty to represent a broad spectrum of relevant basic science and clinical research disciplines. Additional researchers with investigational focus related to chosen research projects are also accessible to allow Trainees to tailor their mentorship specifically to their project design and research goals. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the proposed training, each Trainee will have at least two mentors with expertise in different disciplines.