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Members

Faculty who are interested in becoming members of the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center can access the Membership Application.

Membership benefits include:

  • Membership Guidelines

    The Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center membership is open to faculty with a primary appointment at the UTSW Medical School, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health. Applicants must hold the rank of Assistant Professor or above and must be involved in one or more of the following for consideration:

    • Active in cancer research, as evidenced by serving as PI or Project Leader of cancer-relevant peer-reviewed National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grant(s) or from funding organizations identified by NCI as having a peer review funding system
    • A leader in cancer clinical research, as evidenced by serving as:
      • Investigator in an interventional treatment cancer trial with a minimum of 15 therapeutic accruals per year
      • Holder of a leadership position in NCTN/COG studies (e.g., National PI or Study Chair, U10 grant PI, NCTN Committee Chair), or nationally recognized consortium (current or within preceding three years)
    • New investigator within the first five years of appointment as Assistant Professor who has been recruited by the Center to launch a research career in cancer. These are investigators for whom there is a high expectation for a significant role in the cancer mission but who cannot yet show independent extramural funding and/or clinical research leadership. To qualify for membership, these investigators must participate in a formal mentorship program and must be sponsored by the mentor
    • A key contributor to the mission of the Cancer Center (e.g., DOT leader, SCCC Shared Resource Director, PRMC Chair)
  • Membership Responsibilities
    • Develop, conduct, and promote cancer research through inter- and intra-programmatic collaborations
    • Participate in SCCC sponsored events, symposium, retreats, and Research Program activities
    • Support the center through participation on internal committees, leadership of initiatives, and/or outreach
    • Submit all cancer treatment protocols to the Data and Safety Committees for periodic audits and the Protocol Review Committee, which must approve institutional and industry protocols
    • Provide updates relating to scientific accomplishments, biosketches, publications, grant support, mentorship of trainees, and other information that may be needed to fulfill requirements for as an NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
    • Acknowledgement of SCCC and membership, Cancer Center Support Grant, utilization of SCCC Shared Resources and pilot projects in relevant publications, abstracts, posters, and presentations
    • Ensure publications are properly cited and compliant with NIH policies including but not limited to:
      • Registering your publications for PMCID
      • Accepting your publications through Advarra Forte EVAL link sent every month by the SCCC administrative team. This includes noting publication cancer relevance and usage of SCCC Shared Resources
    • Mention of SCCC affiliation in relevant media and other marketing efforts
  • Membership Review and Approval Process
    Membership applications are reviewed and approved on a monthly basis during the Center’s Scientific Leadership Council Meeting. This comprehensive review process ensures that each application is evaluated in accordance with the Center’s established membership guidelines. Once a decision has been made, applicants will receive an official notification via email, providing an update on the status of their application and any next steps, if applicable. To ensure continued engagement and alignment with the Center’s strategic goals, membership appointments are reviewed and renewed periodically, in accordance with the membership guidelines.

Approved members are each assigned to only one of the Center’s five Research Programs, based on their primary area of scientific focus and alignment with program’s aims. This assignment helps foster collaboration, resource alignment, and strategic integration within the Center’s research framework. Cancer-focused applicants that do not meet full membership criteria are approved as affiliates. While not full members, affiliates are recognized as part of the Center’s research community and are eligible for the benefits outlined on the webpage, including access to select shared resources, communications, and events.

For Trainees (graduate students, postdocs, clinical fellows, and residents), please visit our SCCC Education & Training Office to learn about our Training Associate Membership.

Questions about membership?

Stefanie Johnson
Program Coordinator
214-648-0662
stefanie.johnson@utsouthwestern.edu

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