Advancing research discoveries into improved care for patients with head and neck cancer requires expansion of the pool of scientists with translational research knowledge. This program provides formal career enhancement training for future scientists desiring to develop novel prevention and treatment strategies for head and neck cancer.
Director: Nadine Connor, PhD
Professor
Surgery and Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Wisconsin
Co-director: Aaron Wieland, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
University of Wisconsin
The CEP represents an essential component of the Wisconsin Head & Neck SPORE’s overarching goal to advance translational research in head and neck oncology. Intensifying translational research requires expansion of the pool of independent investigators who possess the knowledge and training to promote research from bench to bedside. The University of Wisconsin offers an environment that is rich with expertise and resources to train the next generation of HNC translational scientists. This program will foster the development of knowledge, skills, professional attitudes, and experience required for successful academic careers in HNC translational research.
PROJECT PERIOD: Aug. 1 – Jul. 31, annually
FUNDING LEVELS (1 Year): Applicants may apply for $10K, $25K or $50K awards.
ELIGIBILITY: Funds from this program will support independent junior faculty who wish to develop their careers in translational research in Head and Neck Cancer.
The University of Wisconsin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The SPORE program places special emphasis on recruiting qualified women and minorities. Final recommendations for funding will be made by the HN SPORE CEP Review Committee.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Assistant Professor
- Have minimum of 1 day/week protected time dedicated to translational HNC research
- Have no current or previous NIH R01 or equivalent funding in HNC research
Have UW mentor(s)[1] with a research focus in HNC
[1] To emphasize translational research career development, dual mentorship is welcome, for example one mentor a basic scientist and another mentor a HNC clinician.
Application Resources:
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CEP detailed RFA
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NIH biosketch template
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Budget template
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Budget justification template
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HN SPORE PATH CORE
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HN SPORE BIOSTATS CORE
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Example CEP Awards
Standard Timeline:
- Feb 28: LOI Deadline
- Mar 10: Application Deadline
- Jun: Awardees Notified
- Aug 1: Projects Begin
CEP Award Summary
CEP Review Committee:
Member |
Department |
| Nadine Connor, PhD (Chair) | Surgery and Communication Sciences and Disorders |
| Paul Harari, MD (ex officio) | Human Oncology |
| Aaron Wieland, MD | Surgery |
| Paul Lambert, PhD | Oncology |
| David Yang, MD | Pathology and Laboratory Medicine |
| Mark Ritter, MD, PhD | Human Oncology and Medical Physics |
| Rick Chappell, PhD | Biostatistics and Medical Informatics |
| Greg Avey, MD | Radiology |
| Beth Weaver, PhD | Cell and Regenerative Biology |
| Randy Kimple, MD, PhD | Human Oncology |
| Brad Schwartz, MD | Morgridge Institute |
| Marshall Flax, MS | Patient Advocate |