University of Wisconsin Site Visit
The selected trainee will take part in a structured one-day visit during the Cancer Trainee Research Symposium on September 24, 2025. Activities include:
- Social dinner with members of the Cancer Trainee Network leadership team
- Optional attendance at Oncology Grand Rounds (speaker TBA)
- Delivery of a 30-minute presentation of your work as part of the keynote
- Flash talk competition
- Networking lunch
- Breakout workshops on professional development topics such as grant writing and elevator pitches (topics TBA)
- Individual networking and collaboration meetings with faculty and researchers in relevant areas of study
University of Vermont Site Visit
A selected trainee will engage in a one-day, personalized visit tailored to their individual research interests and career goals. Activities may include:
- Attending and/or presenting at a meeting of one of the Cancer Center programs (Cancer Cell, Cancer Host and Environment, Population Sciences and Cancer Outcomes
- Participation in a trainee networking lunch
- Small group meetings with labs of complimentary research focus
- Tours of research core facilities (advanced microscopy, advanced genomes technologies core, proteomics)
- One-on-one collaborative meetings with faculty scientists
- Attendance at a trans-disciplinary team meeting (TDT) or Grand Rounds (optional)
Logistics
All travel-related expenses will be fully covered by the hosting cancer centers. This includes transportation, hotel accommodation, local transit, and most meals during the visit.