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1 DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY Cancer Control Behavioral Medicine Research Unit December 19, 2016 Attention: Department Chair, Director of Graduate Studies, Faculty Members, and Graduate Students Dear Colleagues: The enclosed posters describe positions we are currently recruiting for as Research Assistant Professors in our R25T Fellowship Program in cancer control research. The Fellowship is sponsored by the National Cancer Institute, and Fellows receive appointments as Research Assistant Professors in the Department of Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center. We are looking for outstanding candidates for our upcoming group of Fellows beginning in the Fall of We are actively seeking Nutritional Science Fellows and Public Health Science Fellows to work closely with Dr. Peppone and his research team at the University of Rochester Medical Center and the James P. Wilmot Cancer Institute. We are interested in candidates with a variety of backgrounds in the field, including, but not limited to, nutritional physiology (e.g., immunology and genomics), nutritional interventions (e.g., functional foods and clean eating), and nutritional supplementation (e.g., vitamins and minerals, botanical products, and emerging nutritional products). The program eagerly seeks highly motivated individuals with doctorates who are committed to developing a successful research career in cancer control as independent investigators. Candidates must be US citizens or permanent residents. Two to three years of funding with salaries of $60,000 per year are offered, along with tuition, health insurance, research support, travel to four scientific meetings per year, and a faculty appointment as a Research Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine, Department of Surgery. Applications require three letters of recommendation, a personal statement of how you think this will help your research and career, along with your CV. We are accepting applications immediately and will begin interviewing candidates in January of A more detailed description of the program, biosketches of mentors, didactic courses and other research training opportunities, and application material can be found at: Materials can be sent directly to Dr. Karen Mustian (karen_mustian@urmc.rochester.edu) or Dr. Gary Morrow (gary_morrow@urmc.rochester.edu) I would appreciate if you could disseminate this letter and a few copies of the enclosed posters describing the program to your graduate students who are completing their Ph.D. in the Spring or Summer of 2016 or who have recently completed their Ph.D. Please feel free to scan copies and or post them electronically or to disseminate hard copies in a manner that works for your Department/School. Sincerely, Luke J. Peppone, Ph.D., M.P.H. Assistant Professor Department of Surgery and Orthopaedics James P. Wilmot Cancer Institute URCC NCORP Research Base 265 Crittenden Boulevard CU Rochester, NY fax

2 Research Assistant Professor Position With NCI-Funded Research Training Fellowship in Cancer Control At the University of Rochester Medical School/Wilmot Cancer Institute The University of Rochester Medical School is seeking applicants for Research Assistant Professors in their R25T NCI-supported Clinical Research Training in Cancer Control Program Fellowship. Fellows are research faculty in the Department of Surgery. The University of Rochester is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. We are actively seeking applicants for our tenth class of Fellows to begin the summer of The program provides energetic, committed post-doctoral Ph.D. or M.D. researchers with the resources, knowledge and experience to establish careers as outstanding independent investigators in cancer control and prevention research. We are interested in candidates with a variety of backgrounds in the field, including, but not limited to, nutritional physiology (e.g., immunology and genomics), nutritional interventions (e.g., functional foods and clean eating), and nutritional supplementation (e.g., vitamins and minerals, botanical products, and emerging nutritional products). Our 16 former Fellows who completed the program have been awarded over $26 million in total grant funding including 1) five K-07s, 2) five K-l2s, 3) four American Cancer Society Career Development Awards, 4) one Dermatology Foundation Career Development Award, 5) eleven Loan Repayment Program awards, 6) two minority supplements, 7) an NIH Director s New Innovator Award, 8) three R01s, 9) three R-21s, 10) an R-03, 11) a PCORI grant, 12) a Komen Foundation Award, 13) a DOD Idea Award, and 14) eleven pilot grant awards. Former Fellows hold faculty positions at Stanford University, Washington University, University of Notre Dame, Mayo Clinic, University of Colorado, Health Department of New York, Health Department of California, and the University of Rochester (Departments of Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Family Medicine, Immunology, Medicine, Neuroscience, Orthopedics, Public Health Sciences, Radiation Oncology, and Surgery). Major Fellowship Program Components Include: Successful Grant Techniques An emphasis on preparing to compete successfully for research funding and to get an initial grant.

3 Rich Learning Environment Courses, seminars, and workshops on cancer control and research methodology in three focus areas: Patient-Oriented Research, Biostatistics and Informatics Research, and Health Outcomes Research. A Choice of Four Degrees Choice of earning an MPH degree, or an MS degree with a focus on Clinical Investigation, Medical Statistics or Translational Research. Mentoring from Experts Professional guidance by University of Rochester-based mentors with expertise in cancer control and prevention and off-site mentors actively involved in NCI-supported multi-center cancer control research studies. Diverse Research Opportunities Exceptionally diverse research opportunities provided by 17 on-site mentors, all with competitively funded cancer control research grants, combined with the resources of the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) Research Base that our office also houses supported by an $18 million grant. Practical Experience Practical experience in protocol design, study procedures, statistical analysis, grant and manuscript writing, and oral presentation. Program Eligibility The program eagerly seeks highly motivated individuals with doctorates who are committed to developing a successful research career in cancer control as independent investigators. Candidates must be US citizens or permanent residents. Two to three years of funding with salaries of $60,000 per year are offered along with tuition, health insurance, research support, travel to four scientific meetings per year and a faculty appointment as a Research Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine, Department of Surgery. Applications require three of your very best letters of recommendation/a statement of how you think this will help your career and your CV. We will begin interviewing candidates in January 2017.

4 Further Information A more detailed description of the program, biosketches of mentors, didactic courses and other research training opportunities, along with application materials can be found at: Materials can be sent directly to Dr. Karen Mustian (karen_mustian@urmc.rochester.edu) or Dr. Gary Morrow (gary_morrow@urmc.rochester.edu) Karen Mustian, Ph.D., M.P.H. Associate Professor Director PEAK Human Performance Clinical Research Core Lab Deputy Director URCC NCORP Research Base University of Rochester Medical Center Wilmot Cancer Institute UR Clinical and Translational Science Institute Department of Surgery Saunders Research Building 265 Crittenden Blvd Office ; BOX CU Rochester, NY Administrative Assistant office mobile fax Karen_Mustian@urmc.rochester.edu

5 Clinical Research Training in Cancer Control This is a first-rate, model The R25T NCI-supported Clinical Research Training in Cancer program that is directed Control Program of the University of Rochester is located by a superb leader with in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. It provides post-doctoral M.D. or Ph.D. researchers with the the support of an excellent knowledge and experience to establish careers as outstanding team of mentors and Fellows independent investigators in cancer control and prevention research. outstanding institutional commitment. 1 The strength of the rigorous program is clearly evident in the productivity of the fellows, where a number of them have already been successful in competing for extramural NIH funding. 1. Successful Grant Techniques An emphasis on preparing to compete successfully for research funding and to get an initial grant. Rich Learning Environment Courses, seminars, and workshops on cancer control and research methodology in three focus areas: Patient-Oriented Research, Biostatistics and Informatics Research, and Health Outcomes Research. A Choice of Four Degrees Choice of earning an MPH degree, or an MS degree with a focus on Clinical Investigation, Medical Statistics or Translational Research. Mentoring from Experts Professional guidance by University of Rochester-based mentors with expertise in cancer control and prevention and off-site mentors actively involved in NCI-supported multi-center cancer control research studies. Diverse Research Opportunities Exceptionally diverse research opportunities provided by 17 on-site mentors, all with competitively funded cancer control research grants, and the resources of an NCI-funded Community Clinical Oncology Program Base. Practical Experience Practical experience in protocol design, study procedures, statistical analysis, grant and manuscript writing, and oral presentation. Eligibility The program eagerly seeks highly motivated individuals with doctorates (Ph.D., Dr.P.H., M.D.) in health related areas, as well as experienced individuals with similar degrees wishing to change their research focus, who are committed to developing a successful research career in cancer control as an independent investigator. NIH requires candidates must be US citizens or permanent residents. Two years of funding with stipends of $60,000 per year are offered along with tuition, health insurance, research support, travel to four scientific meetings per year and a faculty appointment as a Research Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine with all faculty benefits and privileges. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged. Further Information A detailed description of the program, biosketches of mentors, didactic course and other research training opportunities, and application material can be found at: You can also contact Dr. Gary Morrow, Program Director,Wilmot Cancer Institute, Box CU Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, NY, (585) / Fax (585) Gary_Morrow@URMC.Rochester.edu 1. NCI review group consensus statement for funded grant renewal