Goals & Objectives
- To identify research/study questions pertinent to the fellow’s career objectives
- To formulate testable hypotheses appropriate to the research question
- To design appropriate experiments to test research hypotheses, along with identification and use of appropriate controls
- To analyze obtained results and apply relevant statistical principles
- To prepare documentation of scholarly work that represents a significant contribution to the field, such as a submitted manuscript for peer review, a new research protocol, a favorably reviewed or funded extramural grant, or a published update of a complicated trial
During the first year, fellows identify their research interests or aims and identify a research mentor. There are a multitude of research opportunities in basic science, translational research, clinical research, and quality improvement available within the division of pediatric hematology/oncology as well as the larger department of Pediatrics and the medical school as a whole. Research mentors for our fellows may also be found through the UW Carbone Cancer Center and Medical Scientist Training Program. Our faculty has many investigator-initiated clinical trials ongoing and under development. Much of this research is focused on various aspects of cancer immunotherapy and molecular targeted radiation therapy.
Sources of Support for Current and Recent Fellows
- University of Wisconsin Hematology Research Training Program (T32)
- UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research
- St. Baldrick’s Foundation
- Midwest Athletes against Childhood Cancer (MACC) fund
- Hyundai Hope on Wheels
- Ruth Vetter Fellowship Endowment
- Curing Kids Cancer Philanthropic Fund