Be a part of our long and illustrious research history
Study the increasingly complex interactions between tumors and the immune system. Identify immune-based strategies to combat malignancies. Define interactions that lead to tumor recognition or rejection. Discover the underpinnings of tumor cell biology and anti-cancer immune response.
When you join the Tumor Immunology PhD Track, your comprehensive studies will run the complete gamut from basic mechanisms of immune responses, through translational development of novel therapies, to clinical trials.
We offer a highly interactive, multidisciplinary course of study leading to a doctoral degree that prepares students for successful careers as independent investigators in cellular, molecular and tumor immunology.
Track highlights
We are the recipient of a unique NIH NCI-sponsored pre-doctoral fellowship program in Translational Tumor Immunology, which provides funds for student stipends and travel and enhances the professional development of our students.
Over the past several years, our students have:
- Published papers in high impact journals such as The Journal of Clinical Investigation, Nature Communications, The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Blood, Cancer Research and The Journal of Experimental Medicine
- Spoken about their research in front of international experts at prestigious national meetings such as the American Association of Immunology and the American Society of Hematology
- Received highly competitive pre-doctoral fellowships from the National Institutes of Health
Immunology graduates have gone on to careers in academia, industry and government. Recent graduates have accepted post-doctoral positions at institutions such as Ohio State, University of Texas Southwestern, Harvard Medical School, Duke University, University of Pennsylvania, and Indiana University.
It was a privilege to be trained in the Tumor Immunology program, where I had the opportunity to work alongside many dedicated students and faculty. Their passion for science and commitment to rigorous research and discovery encouraged me to continue pursuing an academic career.
Tao Dai, PhDLab Member in the Ralph DeBerardinis Lab, Children's Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern
I found the ideal training environment in the Immunology PhD program at Roswell Park – challenging, collaborative and passionate. This environment made me confident in my expertise, which enabled me to present my work at numerous national and international meetings, as well as to collaborate with clinicians on clinical trials.
Kelly Singel, PhD, 2019Recipient of the Roswell Park Graduate Division Excellence in Research
Program of study
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RPG501 | Integrated Cancer Sciences I | 4 |
| RPG502 | Integrated Cancer Sciences II | 4 |
| STA527 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 4 |
| RPG504 | Responsible Conduct of Research | 1 |
| RPG601 | First-Year Journal Club | 2 |
| RPG514 | Independent Study | 3 |
| RPG599 | Techniques and Analyses for Cancer Sciences (TACS) Elective Course | 1 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RPG503 | Integrated Cancer Sciences III | 4 |
| RPG559 | Advanced Immunology and Recitation | 4 |
| RPG553 | Immunology Student Seminar | 1 |
| RPG565 | Immunology Journal Club | 1 |
| RPG606 | Lab Rotations/Research | 9 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RPG561 | Trends in Tumor Immunology | 2 |
| RPG564 | Principles in Flow and Image Cytometry | 4 |
| RPG603 | Grantsmanship & Ethical Conduct of Research | 2 |
| RPG553 | Immunology Student Seminar | 1 |
| RPG565 | Immunology Journal Club | 1 |
| RPG608 | Graduate Research | 9 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RPG553 | Immunology Student Seminar | 1 |
| RPG565 | Immunology Journal Club | 1 |
| RPG608 | Graduate Research | 7 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RPG608 | Research | 1 |
| RPG553 | Immunology Student Seminar | |
| RPG565 | Immunology Journal Club |
Contact us
Main telephone: 716-845-4106
Fax: 716-845-1322
Email: ImmunologyDept@RoswellPark.org
Tumor Immunology Graduate Track
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Center for Genetics & Pharmacology
Elm and Carlton Streets
Buffalo, NY 14263