Oncological Sciences

Students should demonstrate a broad understanding of the mechanisms that underlie tumorigenesis and the approaches to conduct cutting edge research in cancer biology.

Students should demonstrate a deep understanding of at least one area of contemporary research in cancer biology.

Students should be able to critically evaluate contemporary cancer research literature and cancer research programs.

Students should be able to develop and defend, in writing and orally, an original research proposal in the broad area of cancer biology.

Students should accomplish original research that provides new insights the molecular underpinnings of cancer.

Students should be prepared to design, justify, and conduct research at least one area of contemporary cancer biology with a high degree of independence.