Program Overview

Introduction to the Collaborative Program in Cancer Research

The collaborative program in Cancer Research at Queen's University offers a comprehensive graduate education in various research areas related to cancer. The program's overall vision is to provide students with an intellectual focus on cancer and connect researchers and graduate students with different perspectives on this area.

Program Overview

The Collaborative Program encourages interactions among researchers and students with common interests in cancer, regardless of their home program. It facilitates productive interactions between individuals involved in different research areas, all focused on various aspects of cancer research.

Research Areas

The program covers a wide range of research areas, including:

• Molecular Epidemiology
• Outcomes Research and Health Policy Development
• Cancer Care and Service Delivery
• Cancer Genetics, Gene Regulation and Molecular Diagnostics
• Drug Development and Experimental Therapeutics
• Drug Metabolism and Disposition
• Molecular Mechanisms of Carcinogenesis
• Cellular Regulation and Signal Transduction in Cancer Cells

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Collaborative Program in Cancer Research can expect to find a wealth of employment opportunities in the area of cancer research or related fields, including:

• Basic or applied research
• Academic centers
• Industry
• Health research institutions
• Government agencies
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Private industry
• Many other career paths

Program Description

The program's strengths in graduate education in Cancer Research span many research areas, from structural and tumour biology and genetics, through epidemiology, to outcomes research and health policy development. The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of cancer research and connect them with researchers and graduate students from different perspectives.