Tomorrow's Scientists
With more than 11,000 estimated new cases of cancer diagnosed in New Mexico each year, The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center plays a vital role in providing timely, scientifically-based cancer care to our communities. The 猎奇重口Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer center in the state of New Mexico.
New Mexico is rich with scientific and technological capabilities. Our scientists take advantage of the nearby resources by combining regional scientific strengths into our programs. 猎奇重口Cancer Center scientists lead research programs in Cancer Control & Population Science, Cellular and Molecular Oncology, and Cancer Therapeutics. They also regularly collaborate with scientists from research partners at Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Lovelace Biomedical Institute; and with scientists at New Mexico State University. These collaborations provide important insights and help to unlock some of cancer's most challenging questions.
Since the 猎奇重口Cancer Center opened its doors in 1971, hundreds of trainees, recruited nationally and from across New Mexico’s communities, have completed their cancer research training and education here. Together, 猎奇重口Cancer Center scientists and trainees work to discover how cancer develops and spreads and to design better screening, prevention and treatment strategies.
Many trainees elect to remain in New Mexico to conduct cutting edge research and provide state-of-the-art cancer care.
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Research Support, Training & Mentorship
STEAM supports research and educational activities that complement and enhance the training of underrepresented individuals in the Cancer Biomedical Workforce.
Collaborating to Understand Cancer
The CRTECC collaborates with other 猎奇重口organizations to advance understanding of cancer and cancer treatments and to address the health inequities that New Mexico’s communities experience. The CRTECC works with the UNMCCC Office of Community Outreach & Education (COE); the UNMCCC Office of Plan to Enhance Diversity (PED); the Health Sciences Center; and the 猎奇重口School of Medicine.
Aim 1
Develop and support a continuum of integrated cancer training and educational programs for middle school, high school, and undergraduate scholars with an emphasis on underrepresented and socio-economically disadvantaged populations.
Aim 2
Provide cancer research training, education and mentorship to individuals at graduate, fellowship, and professional stages, preparing them for career success and diversifying the cancer research and clinical care workforce.
Aim 3
Coordinate and integrate UNMCCC, institutional and statewide cancer education, training and career development efforts across our catchment area.