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QUEEN’S CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE
In 2003, three internationally recognized groups of cancer researchers at Queen’s University
were brought together under one roof in the newly created Queen’s Cancer Research Institute
(QCRI). The QCRI is comprised of 3 divisions:
Cancer Clinical Trials (NCIC Clinical Trials Group)
Cancer Care and Epidemiology (Health services research)
Cancer Biology and Genetics (Basic science laboratories)
There are a variety of clinical research fellowship opportunities at QCRI. All divisions have a
strong track record of successful research fellowships undertaken by clinicians from a variety of
disciplines including medical oncology, hematology, and radiation oncology. Many trainees have
simultaneously pursued graduate degrees through the Department of Community Health &
Epidemiology and School of Policy Studies during their fellowship.
Individuals interested in pursuing advanced research training in the following disciplines are
encourage to contact members of the Queen’s Cancer Research Institute to discuss fellowship
options.
NCIC CTG
Phase III clinical trials
Clinical trial methodology
Drug development
Cancer Care and Epidemiology
Health services/outcomes research
Health policy and economics
Patient-focused outcomes
Cancer Biology and Genetics
Drug resistance/metabolism
Tumor progression
Cell growth/proliferation
A variety of funding sources are available to support clinical research fellows.
For additional information please see http://qcri.queensu.ca or contact one of the division
directors.
Roger G. Deeley ([email protected])
Director, Queen’s Cancer Research Institute
Division of Cancer Biology and Genetics
William J. MacKillop ([email protected])
Head, Department of Community Health and Epidemiology
Division of Cancer Care and Epidemiology
Ralph M. Meyer ([email protected])
Director, National Cancer Institute of Canada Clinical Trials Group
Division of Cancer Clinical Trials See http://www.ctg.queensu.ca/