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CRTEC Overview

Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) identifies education and professional development opportunities for aspiring young scientists, cancer researchers, and clinical care specialists. The program promotes and coordinates educational opportunities for learners at all levels of the educational continuum which includes community members as well as K-12 students, undergraduates, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, residents, and faculty.

CRTEC educates and trains the next generation of innovative leaders in translational, basic, clinical, and population science-related cancer research to ultimately conquer cancer.

CRTEC Leadership

Susan Waltz, PhD

Susan Waltz, PhD
Associate Director for Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC)

Cancer Center Mentor Network

The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center supports the active participation of trainees across a broad spectrum of educational backgrounds. CRTEC places a major emphasis on the integration of training and education activities across basic, population, and clinical cancer research. In addition, the mentor network prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion by working to engage underrepresented populations in education and training activities.

The Cancer Center Mentor Network is committed to unlocking the scientific potential of learners at all levels of the educational continuum. The Cancer Center invests to train mentors as they are critical to developing the next generation of successful independent investigators.

Training & Education Opportunities

CRTEC plays an important role in training and educating the next generation of cancer research investigators and in preparing trainees for future careers focused on cancer research.

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Trainee Resources

CRTEC provides a variety of resources for students, trainees, and staff.

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CRTEC Collaborations

By: University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

Area Health Education Center

The Area Health Education Center (AHEC) at the University of Cincinnati, is a multi-disciplinary, interprofessional program that seeks to enhance primary and preventive healthcare in our underserved rural and urban communities.

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Women in Medicine and Science

The Women in Medicine and Science program offers monthly career development presentations and networking opportunities for faculty.

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McNair Scholars

The Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program strives to prepare first-generation college students with financial need, or members of a group that is traditionally underrepresented in graduate education through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.

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Contact Us

University of Cincinnati
Cancer Center

231 Albert Sabin Way, Suite 2005
Cincinnati, OH 45267
Phone: 513-558-2177
Fax: 513-558-2666