Through funded research projects, training, and community outreach,
the UMass Boston — Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center Partnership aims to:
- Improve opportunities for under-represented minority students, fellows, and scientists in basic and population science
- Develop resources toward closing the cancer health disparities gap
We offer training and professional development experiences for undergraduates, graduates, postbaccalaureates, and nursing postdocs interested in cancer and cancer disparities research.
We offer research funding opportunities for UMB and DF/HCC faculty to collaborate on innovative cancer and cancer disparities research that spans the sciences.
We work with community partners to build capacity for using evidence-based programs and strategies for health promotion.
Announcements
Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center CURE and YES for CURE program applications are now open for 2025. Programs include hands-on cancer research experiences and professional development opportunities.
Join us this fall for our Annual Cancer Symposium and Scientific Meetings. We will feature presentations about germline influences on cancer mechanisms and the use of e-cigarettes for harm reduction in the context of lung cancer screening.
The REC is looking for faculty mentors interested in developing trainees in their lab during Summer 2025 (May 29 – Aug 8). Note that signing up your lab does not guarantee a match – we take care to ensure that students are a good fit for a lab before matching them. If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to u54rec@umb.edu.