Cancer Prevention & Control

The Behavioral and Psychosocial Research Training Program in Cancer Prevention and Control is an NCI-funded T32 postdoctoral program that will equip participants to work at the interface between behavioral and social science, technology, clinical oncology and cancer biology.

The program will provide an immersion in the following, as applied to cancer prevention, control and survivorship:

• The fundamentals of cancer biology and clinical oncology
• Theory-based, technology-supported behavioral interventions
• Outcomes science and measurement
• Novel research designs using multiphase optimization strategy (MOST)
• Community engagement strategies

The two-year training program will consist of research, educational and career development components and will prepare participants for academic and related careers. Participants will have the opportunity to enroll in one of four relevant master’s degree programs: an MPH, an MS in Clinical Investigation, an MS in Health Sciences and Outcomes Research or an MS in Epidemiology and Biostatistics.

Now Accepting Applications for 2024

Qualified doctorates and clinicians are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Please send cover letter, CV, statement describing research interests and experience and at least one letter of recommendation to Betina Yanez, PhD.

Program Directors:

David Cella, PhD

Betina Yanez, PhD

Brian Hitsman, PhD

Program Assistant: Alma Diaz, 312-503-0452

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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