Congratulations to the selected 2025 pilot participants!
Carbone participants:
Dr. Jessica Lang; presenting at Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center (Nebraska)
Dr. Alexander Birbrair: presenting at University of Iowa Holden Cancer Center “Identifying the role of the nervous system in Melanoma arising outside the CNS” Wednesday, May 14, 11-12pm. Watch the recording
UW Carbone welcomes the exchange participants for their Oncology Grand Rounds presentations:
Dr. Whitney Zahnd (Iowa)- April 30 “The Role of Rural Providers and Hospitals in Supporting Patients and Communities across the Care Continuum”
Dr. Aimee Merino (Minnesota)- May 6 “Developing Effective NK Cell Therapies to Treat Multiple Myeloma”
The 2025-2026 Exchange application is now available!
Midwest Exchange Program Overview
Selected applicants will be invited to a participating cancer center for a prominent speaking engagement, one-on-one faculty meetings, and other opportunities as available. All expenses will be covered by the centers, including a $600 honorarium.
Program Mission
Provide career development opportunities for early career faculty cancer center members via invited presentations at peer Midwest universities.
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- Develop relationships with potential research collaborators, mentors and sponsors
- Hone oral presentation skills
- Bolster CVs in preparation for promotion
Participant Eligibility
- Assistant Professors with a Cancer Center membership
- Priority selection given to individuals who are in the final years of building their CV for promotion
Participating Centers and 2025-26 Seminar dates
- University of Iowa- Holden Cancer Center– October 22, 2025; April 15, 2026
- Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center– seminar dates TBD
- Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center– October 23 or 31, 2025; May 29, 2026
- University of Minnesota- Masonic Cancer Center– December 2, 2025; May 5, 2026
- University of Nebraska- Buffett Cancer Center– October 9, 2025; November 6, 2025; March 12, 2026; April 9, 2026
Application components
- Application form including number of talks given and statement of interest
- CV or NIH Biosketch
- Letter of recommendation from mentor or collaborator
Questions?
contact: education@cancer.wisc.edu
Participating Midwest Exchange Cancer Centers:
