Following the first year of clinical training, fellows may devote the next two or more years to basic or clinical research. Most fellows are included as part of an institutional NIH training grant. This provides an outstanding opportunity for fellows to train with faculty not only within the Section of Hematology/Oncology but also in other Departments within the University. Interdisciplinary research and clinical training programs have been a hallmark of The University of Chicago for many years. Within the Biological Science Division (BSD), unique interdepartmental committees are responsible for training in a variety of disciplines related to cancer, including Cancer Biology, Cell Physiology, Immunology, Genetics and Clinical Pharmacology. Within this context, many members of the section of hematology/oncology are involved in one or more interdisciplinary training programs, many of which are supported by NIH training grants. Thus, there are several major departmental units involved in our oncology research training activities. These include:

• Members of the adult section of Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Medicine
• Members of The University of Chicago Cancer Research Center who are clinicians or scientists from other basic science departments or committees involved in oncology-related research
• Faculty from the Department of Health Studies
• Faculty from the Maclean Center for Ethics Research
• Faculty from the Harris School of Public Policy
• Faculty from the School of Social Science Administration.

During the research training experience, fellows are expected to retain at least one continuity clinic for ongoing contact with outpatients. The rest of the time is protected for research activities.

Fellows are also required to author at least one manuscript per year of research training for publication in a research journal. Manuscripts should be concerned with the laboratory or clinical research in which the fellow has participated.