Graduate Level Oncology Warriors (GLOW)
The Graduate Level Oncology Warriors (GLOW) program provides research experiences at Moffitt for graduate students to build their knowledge of cancer research and research tools, and to enhance their trajectory toward a career in oncology research.
GLOW trainees participate in basic wet laboratory or dry laboratory research training under the mentorship of Moffitt faculty to develop their skills and knowledge base. The program is directed by Moffitt's Research Education and Training (RET) office and embeds career development activities and professional networking opportunities to enhance the training experience.
The GLOW program may include limited opportunities for clinical shadowing.
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Learning objectives
Emphasis is placed on the importance of basic research principles that form the foundation for scientific investigation that are unique to the field of oncology. Students will learn to formulate scientific research questions and how fundamental questions in laboratory research are translated to address clinical challenges in oncology. The specific learning objectives are:
- Learn and practice lab safety procedures.
- Learn and understand the Responsible Conduct of Research principles and application
- Develop skills in accurate and reproducible data collection.
- Learn techniques for data analysis.
- Develop skills in critical reading and analysis of research reports and manuscripts.
- Learn and practice effective oral and written presentation of scientific data.
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Structure
- Gain wet and/or dry laboratory research experience under the mentorship of Moffitt faculty
- Interact with Moffitt research faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students
- Participate in a lab meetings and seminars presented by Moffitt researchers
- Attend additional institutional lectures, departmental conferences, and career development sessions
- Present their research projects to program peers and Moffitt faculty
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Eligibility
- Actively enrolled in an accredited domestic college or university in a masters or doctoral program or in a gap year (18 months) between masters graduation and enrollment in a doctoral program. Doctoral students who completed their dissertation research with Moffitt faculty as their primary mentor have the opportunity to stay up to 6 months after graduation to wrap up projects and finish publications.
- In good academic standing at their school
- Interested in cancer research field and/or related biomedical sciences and demonstrate an interest and aptitude for scientific investigation
- Agree to and meet all Moffitt required screenings for participation with the Moffitt Cancer Center
- Participants must comply with all institutional policies regarding conduct, academic honesty, and lawful behavior
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Selection and recruitment process
It is the student’s responsibility to identify a research faculty mentor who is willing to train them in their lab. Search the Research section to learn more about the faculty and their research. Students are encouraged to reach out to faculty directly via email and inquire about a research internship.
Students should attach a copy of their CV/resume. RET can occasionally assist with mentor matching, but a match cannot be guaranteed.
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Timing and duration limits
- The GLOW program has rolling admissions throughout the year.
- Applicants selected must commit to a minimum of eight weeks.
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Funding
Funding is not guaranteed but may be provided on a case-by-case basis as agreed upon by the faculty mentor.
Contact ret@moffitt.org for more information.