Precision Cancer Medicine

Special Features

• CCRCB provides a comprehensive induction and training programme specifically tailored to develop the research skills and support the career aspiration of its postgraduate research students. As part of the Doctoral Training Programme in Precision Cancer Medicine (PCM), CCRCB offers a choice of modules in Cancer Biology, Translational Cancer Medicine,Scientific Programming and Statistical Computing, Translational Bioinformatics and Medical Statistics. Students can gain Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) credits / European Credits Transfer System (ECTS) credits by taking these modules. An innovative partnership with Queen’s Management School and the William J Clinton Leadership Institute is providing students with the opportunity to acquire skills sets in finance, management, entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership, which will serve them well in their future careers

• CCRCB has also developed an ambitious 4 year Doctoral Training Programme in Precision Cancer Medicine (PCM), in an exciting partnership with the world renowned National Cancer Institute (NCI), USA (http://www.qub.ac.uk/research-centres/CentreforCancerResearchCellBiology/Impact/News/). PCM is a discipline that is fast becoming the cornerstone of modern cancer prevention and control. This innovative programme represents an unrivalled opportunity for students to prosper at an international powerhouse for cancer research and 21st century cancer care. The vibrant DTP in PCM provides unrivalled training and mentorship opportunities that encourage excellence with impact, delivering a cadre of innovative, business-aware and socially responsible graduates who will compete successfully and emerge as future leaders in the global cancer research, cancer care or bio-industry communities.In 2017/18, an exciting new Clinical Doctoral Training Programme in Precision Cancer Medicine (PMCC) will commence between CCRCB and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, Canada. Successful candidates will undertake a 2 year fellowship at PMCC, followed by a third year at CCRCB. This exciting programme will initially focus on medical oncology, with a particular emphasis on disciplines such as innovative clinical trials and translational research

• The Northern Ireland Molecular Pathology Laboratory, incorporating the Northern Ireland Biobank, is located within CCRCB, providing unique access to clinically annotated biopsy material and advanced training in molecular pathology. A new MSc in the Molecular Pathology of Cancer will commence in the coming academic year

• The Centre hosts a weekly international seminar programme, which strengthens external collaborations and brings together investigators, postdoctoral fellows and research students from CCRCB and other research centres within the School. In addition, a series of masterclasses are held for PhD students with invited international speakers