Neuro-oncology

Director

O'Neill, Brian P., M.D.

Summary

This program prepares physicians and biomedical scientists for independent laboratory investigative careers. It provides the trainee an opportunity to acquire in-depth research experience. Each trainee is expected to complete at least two years of hypothesis-driven research; supplemented by a required core curriculum that provides the optimal training, education and career development.

The overriding goals is to develop superbly trained scientists who study the pathogenesis of neuro-oncologic disorders and develop better treatment and prevention strategies for them.

Faculty

  1. Anastasiadis, Panagiotis Z., Ph.D.
  2. Buckner, Jan C., M.D.
  3. Cerhan, James R., M.D., Ph.D.
  4. Dietz, Allan B., Ph.D.
  5. Erickson, Bradley J., M.D., Ph.D.
  6. Galanis, Evanthia, M.D.
  7. Giannini, Caterina, M.D., Ph.D.
  8. Jenkins, Robert B., M.D., Ph.D.
  9. Loftus, Joseph C., Ph.D.
  10. O'Neill, Brian P., M.D.
  11. Parney, Ian F., M.D., Ph.D.
  12. Poduslo, Joseph F., Ph.D.
  13. Sarkaria, Jann N., M.D.
  14. Scarisbrick, Isobel A., Ph.D.
  15. Uhm, Joon H., M.D.
  16. Windebank, Anthony J., M.D.
  17. Yang, Ping, M.D., Ph.D.
  18. Zhang, Zhiguo, Ph.D.

Eligibility

Predoctoral appointees must have received a baccalaureate degree by the beginning date of their NRSA appointment, and be enrolled in Mayo's program leading to a Ph.D. in science.

Postdoctoral appointees must have received, as of the beginning date of the NRSA appointment, a Ph.D., M.D. or comparable doctoral degree. Appointees must also be a citizen or non-citizen national of the United States or must have been legally admitted as a permanent resident.