{"id":7248,"date":"2024-09-23T06:03:38","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T10:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uprmdacc.upr.edu\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=7248"},"modified":"2024-09-23T06:04:22","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T10:04:22","slug":"upr-md-anderson-cancer-center-partnership-for-excellence-in-cancer-research","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/uprmdacc.upr.edu\/index.php\/event\/upr-md-anderson-cancer-center-partnership-for-excellence-in-cancer-research\/","title":{"rendered":"UPR\/MD Anderson U54 Partnership 2023 Summer Research Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"x_x_xcontentpasted0 x_x_elementToProof\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0 x_x_elementToProof\" lang=\"EN-US\">Dear students:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_xcontentpasted0 x_x_elementToProof\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0 x_x_elementToProof\" lang=\"EN-US\">The\u00a0<span class=\"x_mark9ha7cbmlq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Research<\/span>\u00a0Education Core informs that our\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">2023\u00a0<span class=\"x_markgu96g10ao\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Summer<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"x_mark9ha7cbmlq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Research<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"x_mark0usk91ll1\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Experience<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0will be held at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center from June 5 to July 28, 2023, in Houston, Texas.<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_xcontentpasted0\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Our program aims to: increase the number of Hispanic physicians, scientists, and physician-scientists (MD\/PhD and MD\/MPH) engaged in\u00a0<span class=\"x_mark9ha7cbmlq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">research<\/span>\u00a0on cancer, cancer health disparities, and infection-driven malignancies by implementing a Cancer\u00a0<span class=\"x_mark9ha7cbmlq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Research<\/span>\u00a0Education didactic and\u00a0<span class=\"x_mark9ha7cbmlq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">research<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"x_mark0usk91ll1\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">experience<\/span>s targeted to students interested or already involved in healthcare.<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_xcontentpasted0\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">The UPR\/MD Anderson U54 Partnership\u00a0<span class=\"x_markgu96g10ao\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Summer<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"x_mark9ha7cbmlq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Research<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"x_mark0usk91ll1\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Experience<\/span>\u00a0offers the University of Puerto Rico students&#8217; college and medical trainees an opportunity to: explore biomedical\u00a0<span class=\"x_mark9ha7cbmlq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">research<\/span>\u00a0as it relates to cancer, to gain firsthand\u00a0<span class=\"x_mark0usk91ll1\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">experience<\/span>s, and mentorship in basic, clinical, or translational\u00a0<span class=\"x_mark9ha7cbmlq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">research<\/span>\u00a0alongside world-renowned faculty, as well as to attend targeted institutional lectures, and seminars. 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Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrainees.mdanderson.org%2Fregister%2F%3Fid%3Db5ac2de8-e522-4fb7-be29-b09aeaae1578%26sys%3Aapp%3Aposition_ID_id%3DF8028137-C3B3-F105-3AFC-B5B7B40E5A3A%26sys%3Aapp%3Aapp_psdept%3Ddae97d51-3067-4e67-b923-f44ff08c31ab%26sys%3Aapp%3Aapp_faculty%3Dsdejesus%26sys%3Aapp%3Aapp_title%3DStudent%2520Trainee%26sys%3Aapp%3Aapp_requisition_num%3D600826-202210211625%26sys%3Aapp%3Aapp_apply_form%3De865b493-9c28-4d1b-ac94-1f13379f0f3d%26sys%3Aapp%3Aapp_other_faculty1%3D%26sys%3Aapp%3Aapp_pos_progname%3Dfec9221b-c6f2-4d05-882a-5dbc98b4c27c%26sys%3Aapp%3Aapp_is_program%3D1&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cosvaldo.casiano%40upr.edu%7C0b5f06b4badf492e1f5e08dae36a26fe%7C0dfa5dc0036f461599e494af822f2b84%7C0%7C0%7C638072342300239920%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=SySqIFO%2Bn7Q7Kixtr9GJjd00FLA4JvnHuPats0tsl9A%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"Verified\" data-loopstyle=\"link\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"0\">U54 Partnership\u00a0<span class=\"x_markgu96g10ao\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Summer<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"x_mark9ha7cbmlq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Research<\/span>\u00a0Program<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\">Remember, as part of the application you must submit the following documents:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\">Curriculum Vitae or Biosketch (in only 1 pdf document)<\/span><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\">Academic Records (Student Transcript)<\/span><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\">Medical Students need a letter of \u201cGood standing\u201d from the Office of the Associate Dean for Student Affairs of the School of Medicine. Request contact is Mrs. Rosa Cruz, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs of the School of Medicine, at her email address rosa.cruz4@upr.edu. For more information, you can contact her at\u00a0787-758-2525\u00a0x.1810.<\/span><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\">Two letters of recommendation from professors and\/or\u00a0<span class=\"x_mark9ha7cbmlq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">research<\/span>\u00a0mentors, including full name and email.<\/span><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_x_elementToProof\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\">A personal statement why you want to participate in the\u00a0<span class=\"x_mark9ha7cbmlq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Research<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"x_mark0usk91ll1\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">experience<\/span>\u00a0at MD Anderson Cancer Center: what your future career goals are, and if you are interested in pursuing an MD\/PhD or MD\/MPH career. (maximum 2 pages).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Attached you will find a copy of the promotional material; the application period is open until<\/span><strong>\u00a0January 23, 2023.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact REC Program Coordinator Yomarie Santiago Erazo by email:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" href=\"mailto:yomarie.santiago1@upr.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-loopstyle=\"link\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"1\">yomarie.santiago1@upr.edu<\/a><\/span><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0or\u00a0787-758-2525\u00a0ext. 1722.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uprmdacc.upr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/PROMO-2023-SUMMER-RESEARCH-EXPERIENCE.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"both\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">PROMO 2023 SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear students: The\u00a0Research\u00a0Education Core informs that our\u00a02023\u00a0Summer\u00a0Research\u00a0Experience\u00a0will be held at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center from June 5 to July 28, 2023, in Houston, Texas.\u00a0 Our program [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_tribe_events_status":"","_tribe_events_status_reason":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"tribe_events_cat":[],"class_list":["post-7248","tribe_events","type-tribe_events","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uprmdacc.upr.edu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tribe_events\/7248","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uprmdacc.upr.edu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tribe_events"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uprmdacc.upr.edu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/tribe_events"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uprmdacc.upr.edu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uprmdacc.upr.edu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7248"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/uprmdacc.upr.edu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tribe_events\/7248\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7250,"href":"https:\/\/uprmdacc.upr.edu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tribe_events\/7248\/revisions\/7250"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uprmdacc.upr.edu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7248"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uprmdacc.upr.edu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7248"},{"taxonomy":"tribe_events_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uprmdacc.upr.edu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tribe_events_cat?post=7248"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}