Education & Training For High School Students For Graduate Students Oncology Summer Internship (OSI) For Faculty Cancer Clinical Trial Bootcamp Mentorship, Education & Training Program For Undergraduate Students CURE-Cancer Trainee Membership Travel Awards Education and Training Programs Across the Continuum The UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center's mission is to discover, teach and heal within the broad discipline of cancer medicine. Home Education Cancer Research Training & Education Coordination (CRTEC) The CRTEC team is committed to exceptional cancer research education, mentorship and training to support the next generation of cancer researchers and provide a foundation for ongoing progress against cancer. In partnership with departments and schools around campus, CRTEC provides the following programs for individuals interested in cancer research and care. Our Team Edward Nelson, MD Associate Director, Cancer Research Training & Education Coordination Associate Professor, Medicine and Molecular Biology & Biochemistry Claudia Benavente, PhD Deputy Associate Director, Cancer Research Training & Education Coordination Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Kimberly Castellanos Program Coordinator, Training & Education Pilar Quezada Project Policy Analyst, Training & Education Trainee Membership The Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center offers Trainee Membership to UC Irvine students, postdocs, residents, and fellows in cancer research or oncology training. Eligible applicants must work in a CFCCC member's lab or participate in a CRTEC program. Benefits include event invitations, career development, access to Shared Resources, and travel awards. Trainees must acknowledge the Cancer Center Support Grant and renew membership annually. Click Here to Learn More Travel Awards The Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center offers Travel Awards to Trainee Members for conference travel and presentation funding. These awards support students, postdocs, residents, and fellows presenting cancer-related research at conferences. Applicants must be accepted to present, have a letter of support from a CFCCC member, and apply within specified deadlines. Awards range from $1,000 for undergraduates to $2,000 for others. Click Here to Learn More High School Programs These programs, California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science, Youth Science Fellowship Program, and our Summer Surgical Program, provide high school students with exposure to the field of cancer research and cancer clinical care. Students are provided with an opportunity for bench work, lectureship and participation in various disciplines. High School Programs Undergraduate Programs The Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center offers undergraduate students the chance to engage in cancer research and treatment through programs such as CURE-Cancer, CHERP, and UROP. These initiatives provide research opportunities, mentorship, and professional development in various cancer research disciplines, including basic, clinical, and population sciences. Students will gain hands-on experience, enhance their skills, and connect with professionals in the field. Undergraduate Programs Graduate Students, Post-Doctoral and Clinical Fellow Programs Throughout the UCI campus there are programs to support graduate students, postdoctoral and clinical fellows in their cancer career journey. These programs provide education, mentorship and training to support the next generation of cancer researchers. Graduate Programs Faculty and Healthcare Professionals Programs To provide a foundation for ongoing progress against cancer, the following programs - Grant Bootcamp, Intramural Bridge Funding and Continued Medical Education - are available to support faculty and clinicians at UCI. Faculty Programs Chao Lectureship The Allen and Lee-Hwa Chao Lectureship in Cancer Research was established in 1999 with a gift from Allen Chao and his wife Lee-Hwa Chao. The Chao family has been generous contributors to UC Irvine and the Cancer Center over the years, with three generations of Chaos giving nearly $30 million to the campus. The lecture series provides a forum to share and discuss topics related to cancer research, prevention and treatment. Each year the lectureship hosts an internationally renowned leader in cancer research, who delivers a technical colloquium in addition to a public lecture. Both lectures are free and open to the public. RSVP for 25th Chao Lectureship