Office of Cancer Training & Education

Cancer researchers collaborating in a UCLA lab

We Support Tomorrow’s Researchers Today

The Office of Cancer Training and Education is committed to exceptional cancer research education, mentorship and training, and serves as a coordination center for all educational activities at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. We create innovative and complementary cancer-related programs for all trainee levels and help to organize rich and diverse initiatives across the UCLA campus and at affiliate and partner institutions.

Trainee Membership

Get access to a community of cancer trainees and mentors, programs, events, career development opportunities and more. 

UCLA is training the next generaiton of young cancer researchers

What We Do

We embrace, coordinate and help organize rich and diverse cancer education and training programs across the UCLA campus and at affiliate and partner institutions.

Meet the Team

Meet our leadership team, who develop and coordinate our education and training programs, initiatives and activities.

UCLA's Nishtha Agarwal, Samone Richmond Monique Townsend
Young cancer researcher at UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Retreat

Education and Training Programs

We provide extensive training programs and mentorship opportunities across the continuum, including engaging trainees from underrepresented groups and support their cancer career development

Seminars, Events and Initiatives

The Cancer Center hosts a variety of seminar series that brings together UCLA faculty, researchers, physicians, students, and staff, and also organizes journal clubs, symposia, retreats, workshops and other activities.

Genomics Shared Resource
UCLA cancer researcher working in a lab

More Resources

Learn about additional support that is available to you, including funding opportunities, professional development, career planning, and other national resources.

Trainee Membership

Get access to a community of cancer trainees and mentors, programs, seminars, educational events, career development opportunities and more.