Cancer Biology Seminar

1.0 credits

This is a core course taken largely by students undertaking the concentration in Cancer Biology. It is aimed at professional development more than didactic material. The overarching goals are to instill independent thinking, scholarly focus, an appreciation for the ethos and standards of the profession, and to prepare the student to execute and communicate original research in Cancer Biology. The course consists of attendance at the Wilmot Seminar Series, a weekly seminar series hosted by the Wilmot Cancer Institute that serves as a forum for presentations by invited speakers, internal faculty, and postdoctoral level physician/scientists. Attendance at this seminar will provide a unique opportunity for students to observe the skills necessary to communicate to a broad audience. A major goal is to encourage open discussion and participation by students, build on critical thinking and to provide professional development and networking opportunities. At least once per semester students will engage in a literature discussion session that builds on the work of an invited outside speaker, followed by the seminar, and a discussion with the invited speaker. Students will have an opportunity to nominate and host an outside speaker; to engage in lunch discussions focused on professional development and to network with established cancer researchers from around the country.