Dr. Chris Pierson |
The
Children’s Oncology Group Young Investigator (COG YI) mentor/mentee program is
currently soliciting applications for potential mentees. The purpose of this
program is to provide an opportunity for a junior pathologist to work with a senior
pathologist and possibly advance toward serving as part of central pathology
review for COG protocols and/or serving on COG committees. The program
pairs a young investigator with a senior member of the COG pathology discipline
who provides mentorship to the young investigator while executing a research
project based on a tumor type or topic of mutual interest. YI mentees are
expected to present their progress at the yearly fall COG meeting. The program
does not fund specific research projects, but can help direct individuals to
other funding sources if needed. Limited funds may or may not be available from
COG to defray the cost of travel for mentees to attend yearly COG meetings.
Requirements
for potential mentee:
1. Children’s Oncology Group (COG) Member
2.
Less than 5 years from completion
of fellowship/residency
3. Precise area of interest within a
specific pediatric tumor
4. Completed application (see below)
An
optimal mentee is an individual with a defined focus in a specific pediatric
tumor. Mentees should submit a project proposal related to this area of
interest that utilizes resources unique to the COG, such as H+E slides,
paraffin sections, tissue microarrays, and in some cases frozen samples.
This
three-year program is aimed to provide guidance to COG young investigators who
have matured in their career to a level of interest in one particular pediatric
tumor. Those who are still exploring or
examining various subjects within pediatric tumors should not apply.
Interested applicants must apply by September 30, 2013.
To
apply for the COG YI pathology mentorship program, please prepare the
following:
1. Project proposal (1-2 pages with brief
description of background, hypothesis, proposed methods, and brief
references).
2.
Curriculum
vitae
3.
Letter
of support from Department Chair
4.
Documentation
of COG membership (can be obtained at the COG website)
Completed
applications should be sent to:
Chris
Pierson, M.D., Ph.D
COG
Pathology Discipline YI Liaison
Vice-Chair,
COG YI Committee
Christopher.pierson@nationwidechildrens.org