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Education & Training

The Office of Education and Training at Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center coordinates training programs educating, mentoring, and promoting a diverse cancer research and care workforce. Our work fulfills Simmons Cancer Center’s core mission to ensure that all cancer trainees develop skills required to perform cutting-edge research across all cancer disciplines, including basic, clinical, and population sciences with an emphasis on translational research.

The SCCC Office of Education & Training aims to:

  1. Support cancer-focused research training across the educational spectrum
  2. Provide mentorship in cancer-related basic, clinical, and population research
  3. Coordinate career development opportunities for individuals involved in cancer research

Learn more about the following opportunities: 

Leadership

Jerry Shay, Ph.D.
Jerry Shay, Ph.D.

Co-Director, Education and Training

David Gerber, M.D. 
David Gerber, M.D.

Co-Director, Education and Training

L. Joseph Su, Ph.D., MPH
L. Joseph Su, Ph.D., MPH

Co-Director, Education and Training

Contact

Julie Ramos
Julie Ramos

Sr. Program Coordinator

Julie.Ramos@UTSouthwestern.edu

Tamika Gipson 
Tamika Gipson

Education Coordinator

Tamika.Gipson@UTSouthwestern.edu