Our faculty is committed to upholding one of the University’s longest and deepest held philosophies surrounding our academic environment, The Wisconsin Idea. The Wisconsin Idea signifies the guiding principal: that the University’s beneficial influences must expand to people’s lives beyond the boundararies of the classroom and campus. This Idea has become the guiding philosophy of our research and training efforts and has propelled our long history of research and training excellence. We have internationally recognized researchers in Cancer Virology, Cancer Genetics, and Tumor Biology.
CANCER BIOLOGY & GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Our Cancer Biology Graduate Program, along with other biomedical sciences PhD programs, are at the center of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s cancer research. Our goal is to train graduate students to become committed cancer researchers working as scholars and researchers to advance cancer research and treatment.
Our graduate-level oncology courses were developed to meet the evolving needs of our diverse group of students. This includes providing: a foundation in cancer research; contemporary ethically training, and building a critical reading, writing, and presenting skill set.
Our PhD graduates obtain full-time employment immediately after graduation, pursuing advanced training in academic postdoctoral positions or in industry.
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Our undergraduate courses provide a strong foundational training focusing on basic oncology and biotechnology (ONC 401 and ONC 545). In addition, undergraduate students in our laboratories gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge cancer laboratories (ONC 699).
Our courses help prepare undergraduates in the biomedical sciences to enter the work force directly in the biotechnology field or matriculate into leading cancer biology research graduate programs.
