Our Goal
“I want to see cancer cured in my lifetime. It might be.”
James D. Watson, PhD
UW Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) offers a variety of educational opportunities for scientists, undergraduates, graduates, post-graduates, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers. Our goal is to provide training of the highest quality at all levels of education in cancer research and clinical practice.
UWCCC Oncology Grand Rounds
UWCCC Grand Rounds lecture series features a broad array of nationally prominent speakers, from the University of Wisconsin and across the country, who are leading experts in oncology related areas.
High School Cancer Research Programs
The UWCCC offers the next generation of scientists the opportunity to explore a career in cancer research by providing various summer high school programs.
Undergraduate Experiences and Opportunities
Programs for undergraduate students interested in exploring careers in cancer and clinical research.
Cancer Trainee Network
Click on the link below for more information about the new Heidi Dvinge and Patti Keely Cancer Trainee Network and the benefits of registering.
Research Retreat
The UWCCC Research Retreat is an annual event hosted by the Carbone Cancer Center. It is an opportunity for cancer center members, research personnel, and students to learn more about the research happening at UW Carbone.
Clinical Research Investigator Education Resources
Comprehensive webpage for investigators with many training and education opportunities within UWCCC, SMPH, and UW—Madison (NetID required, contact the CRCO for access).
Educational and Training Opportunities
- High School Programs
- Undergraduate Training
- Graduate Training
- Post Graduate Training
- Residency & Fellowships
- Biology of Aging and Age-Related Diseases Training Grant
- Cancer Biology Graduate Program
- Thomas & Bonnie Minter Graduate Student Cancer Research Award – RFP
- Computation and Informatics in Biology and Medicine (CIBM) Training Program
- Genomic Sciences Institutional Training Grant
- UWCCC Oncology Grand Rounds
- Medical Scientist Training Program
- Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology Graduate Program
- Population Health & Epidemiology Program – MS and PhD Programs
- Population Health Program – MPH Program
- Radiological Sciences Training Grant
- Virology Training Program
- Biology of Aging and Age-Related Diseases Training Grant
- Cancer Prevention and Control Postdoctoral Training – Contact: Amy Trentham-Dietz
- Computation and Informatics in Biology and Medicine (CIBM) Training Program
- Genomic Sciences Institutional Training Grant
- UWCCC Oncology Grand Rounds
- Physician Scientist Training in Cancer Medicine
- Radiological Sciences Training Grant
- Surgical Oncology Research Training Program
- Virology Training Program
Our Team
Associate Director of Education: Randall Kimple
Cancer Education & Training Coordinator: Mary Headington
Cancer Education & Training Coordinator: Rebecca McDermid