New initiatives for students to gain a better perspective of Basic Science, Cancer Research and Treatment
Co-Directors:
- Sanjay Gupta, PhD, Professor, ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, India
- Sooryanarayana Varambally, PhD, MBA, Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA
- Nathan L. Vanderford, PhD, MBA, Associate Professor, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, USA
- Rama Rao Damerla, PhD, Department of Medical Genetics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India
Scope and Impact
The GCC Youth Science Program promotes interest in Science in general and Cancer research in particular among undergraduates in university-affiliated colleges and provides continuing education for graduate and postgraduate students and medical residents. The program will provide basic information on contemporary topics, including role of Artificial Intelligence across the continuum of cancer, Multi-Omics, Genomic Editing, Regenerative Medicine, Computational Modelling, Stem Cells, Cell Therapy, Gene Therapy, 3D Bioprinting, Immunotherapy, Data Science, Bioinformatics, and Bioethics. Trainees will have mentors and tutors who will guide them through the program.
These initiatives will inspire and nurture the next generation of scientists and clinicians who are pivotal in advancing our understanding of cancer and contributing to the ongoing fight against this complex disease.
The program includes:
Phase 1:
- Motivational talks and stories associated with famous discoveries.
- Interactive talks by cancer survivors.
- Basic cancer biology and therapy talks by researchers for students in schools and colleges.
- Storytelling and photovoice sessions on cancer and cancer survivorship, followed by quiz contests at school and college level.
Phase 2:
- Artistic illustrations related to cancer for students at school and college level.
- Animated/video clips on cancer created by school and college students.
- Essay writing contests at 10th school grade/standard level, 12th school grade/standard level, graduate, post-graduate, and research scholar levels on cancer experience, followed by presentations, group discussions, and exhibitions.
- Debate by students on specific science/cancer topics.
Phase 3:
- Career guidance Workshops for all students in that include talks and discussions on topics such as ‘career options and future prospects after completing basic science studies’ and ‘how to create a research niche’.
- Internship Program for Graduate Students and Post-Graduate Students: A highly competitive and influential initiative that allows students to interact and gain experience in cancer research.
- Proposal submission by Post-Graduate Students and Junior Faculty for prospective short-term cancer research projects at educational institutions or companies, and for shadowing clinicians.
- Networking with national and international students, tutors and mentors.
Potential Outcomes
- Basic understanding of Scientific Discoveries and Cancer Biology, Treatment and Care.
- Motivation for a career in scientific research.
- Effective expression of ideas and presentation skills for public speaking.
- Students may have the opportunity to talk with their parents and relatives about cancer experience in their family.
- Research publications.
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