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. 2011 Mar;26(1):92-6.
doi: 10.1007/s13187-010-0126-6. Epub 2010 Jun 22.

The Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE): a model for training underserved scientists in cancer research

Idalid Franco  1 , LeeAnn O Bailey, Alexis D Bakos, Sanya A Springfield
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The Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE): a model for training underserved scientists in cancer research

Idalid Franco et al. J Cancer Educ. 2011 Mar.

Abstract

Mentoring is a critical aspect of research and training; and the adoption of a successful mentoring model for guiding researchers through the educational pipeline is lacking. The Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) program was established in the Comprehensive Minority Biomedical Branch; which is part of the National Cancer Institute. This program offers unique training and career development opportunities to enhance diversity in cancer research. The CURE initiative focuses on broadening the cadre of underserved investigators engaging in cancer research. CURE begins with high school students and fosters scientific, academic and research excellence throughout the trainee's educational progression. The program supports students throughout the entirety of their training career. During this period, the trainee matures into a competitive early stage investigator; capable of securing advanced research project funding in academic and industry workforces. Thus, the CURE program provides a comprehensive vehicle for training and reinforces the critical mass of underserved investigators conducting cancer research.

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A schematic of the CURE paradigm, which includes individual grant funding mechanisms and CURE supplements
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Career progression and titles associated with grantees from the diversity career development portfolio
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A schematic depiction of the entities present in an optimal mentoring model
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