The goal of the Cancer Biology Program is to train the next generation of cancer biologists so that they will make significant contributions to basic and clinical research. Students will receive training over a broad base, integrating molecular, cellular, biochemical and biological experimental approaches. Combinations of courses, seminars, small group discussions and hands-on research provide each student with a customized dissertation experience. Students will have opportunities to work with outstanding investigators throughout the UAB campus in the areas of tumor microenvironment, metastasis, cancer genetics, stem cells, gene therapy of cancer, pharmacology/toxicology, signaling and tumor immunology. Successful graduates will have a firm foundation upon which they can build careers in academia, research institutions, industry or government.
Rosa Serra, Ph.D.
Professor of Cell Biology
Director, UAB Cancer Biology Graduate Program
205.934.0842 (office)
205.996.6749 (fax)
Theresa Strong, Ph.D.
Assoc Professor of Medicine
Co-Director, UAB Cancer Biology Graduate Program
205.975.9878 (office)
205.996.6749 (fax)
We are no longer accepting applications to the Cancer Biology Theme for Fall 2012 admission. We encourage you to apply for next year, Fall 2013. You may begin submitting for 2013 in August of this year. The preferential deadline is January 31, 2013. International applicants must submit all application materials (including transcripts mailed to the UAB Graduate School) before the deadline of January 15, 2013. We only accept online applications.
