Wilmot Cancer Research
Fellowship Program
Program Objective
The Wilmot Cancer Research Fellowship Program was established at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry with funds provided by the late James P. Wilmot through a foundation established in his memory.
The program is open to junior faculty employed by the University of Rochester Medical Center and prepares physicians for careers in investigation of the causes, behavior, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of cancer. It is hoped that the physicians that are selected and have completed their research program will have sufficient expertise in fundamental biomedical research to enable them to make significant contributions to our understanding of cancer.
Program Description
The fellowship program provides up to three years of research training in laboratories of senior basic or clinical science faculty who provide in-depth experience in cancer-related biomedical research. Research in many disciplines is available, including:
- Endocrinology
- Experimental therapeutics
- Genetics
- Hematology
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Molecular and cellular biology
- Pathology and electron microscopy
- Pharmacology
- Radiation oncology
- Epidemiology
- Prevention
- Health services
A complete listing of Cancer Center researchers and investigators is viewable from this website.
Fellows have access to all the facilities, faculty, and educational programs of the University of Rochester Medical Center, as well as the special facilities of the Cancer Center. The James P. Wilmot Cancer Center has national recognition in cancer research and treatment programs.
The research experience is supplemented by numerous in-house research seminars and visiting scientists presenting seminars in the core areas. There is also a seminar series sponsored by the Wilmot Fellowship Program, with guest scientists speaking on current developments on cancer or cancer-related research. Wilmot Cancer Center Fellows have the opportunity to discuss their research with these distinguished visitors.
Wilmot Fellows may also enroll in any graduate course offered at the University that is appropriate to their research needs and interests. This may include courses in biology, molecular biology, cell physiology, virology, genetics, immunology, biostatistics, and computer science. In addition, Wilmot Fellows may pursue studies toward a Ph.D. degree during their fellowship.
Eligibility
Prerequisites for application to the Wilmot Cancer Research Fellowship Program:
- Applicants must have a M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree
- Completed residency training
- Plan to pursue an academic career that emphasizes research on cancer or cancer-related disciplines
- While not required, some previous research experience is desirable
Faculty
Richard I. Fisher, M.D., Director of the Wilmot Cancer Research Fellowship Program
Application Materials & Information
You can fill out our application form online. If you have questions or would like more information about the fellowship program contact our Fellowship Coordinator by email at: linda_oconnor@urmc.rochester.edu or by phone at 585-275-5457.
Our Mailing Address
Wilmot Cancer Research Fellowship Program
James P. Wilmot Cancer Center
601 Elmwood Avenue
Box 704
