Hematology Oncology Fellowship
Research
The majority of the second and third year are dedicated to either clinical or laboratory research activities. Some clinical responsibilities exist as listed above.
Research Project
- Two weeks of the first year are spent by rotating through the research laboratories so the trainee can be familiar with current projects in order to make a decision about a research project and chose a research mentor.
- Trainees in Hematology/Oncology can select a basic science research project through the Center for Cancer and Transplantation Biology of Children's Cancer Research Institute.
- Opportunities exist for basic science project outside of Children’s National Medical Center.
- Trainees may pursue clinical research endeavors through supervision from one of our attending physicians.
The trainee is responsible for:
- Reviewing the literature
- Initiating the research proposal which includes background information and rationale, potential scientific significance, methodology, data acquisition, management, and statistical analysis.
- All activities are supervised by the selected mentor.
Research education areas of focus
- Laboratory techniques taught by experienced personnel until the trainee has achieved independence in the techniques.
- Experimental design and data collection/analysis: The trainee presents their proposal (see above) at a Center-wide meeting where constructive feedback is given. Updates are presented during the weekly lab meetings where feedback and instructions are given.
- Scientific communications: Oral presentations to the Center for Cancer and Transplantation Biology are required on a semi-annual basis. Fellows are encouraged to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations at both local and national meetings. They also are encouraged to apply for in-house fellows' grants which provide valuable early experience in grant writing.
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