Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award
Supports clinicians and translational researchers for Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award in biotechnology and medical technology.
The Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award is a nomination-based, three-year research award from the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation designed to support physician-scientists who hold early-faculty appointments and are pursuing clinical and translational cancer research. Eligible candidates must hold an MD, DO, or MD/PhD from an accredited institution, have completed subspecialty training…
Clinical and translational cancer research led by physician-scientists holding an independent US faculty appointment within their first four years as Assistant Professor.
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