Biomedical Graduate Education
Tumor Biology Program
Tumor Biology Program
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Leading the Fight Against Cancer

We equip students with the interdisciplinary education, laboratory experience and career skills they’ll need to excel in cancer research.

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The past two decades have seen a revolution in the study of cancer biology. Advances in molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology have contributed to our understanding of malignant transformation, cancer prevention and cancer therapy. The Georgetown University Interdisciplinary Program in Tumor Biology provides doctoral and master’s students with an excellent academic environment and interdisciplinary training for a career in cancer biology research. Our students develop their potential to produce highest-quality research and academic scholarship.

Fall 2025 M.S. Admissions

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Priority Application: May 15
Final Deadline: July 1

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The Georgetown Difference

Expert Faculty

Learn from respected scientists who are leaders in the field of cancer research.

Ideal Location

Students have access to federal agencies and biohealth companies around Washington, D.C.

Career Services

One-on-one advising and professional development opportunities prepare students for success.

Our program brings together about 60 faculty members from basic science and clinical departments, as well as the expertise and resources of Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center that combines excellence in basic and clinical cancer research, as well as research on cancer control and prevention.

A combination of formal courses, seminars, and ongoing collaborative research projects bring together faculty and trainees in a unified doctoral program committed to providing quality education in cancer biology, prevention, and therapy.

A chart of MS-TBIO alumni 2016-2021 with known employment or degree destinations, identified via surveys and/or web search. Of 39 alumni, 77% were employed: 31% in Healthcare, 15% in BioPharma, 10% in Academia, 10% in Government/Policy, 5% in Consulting, 5% Other. 23% were pursuing advanced degrees: 15% Ph.D., 8% M.D.

Alumni Success

Coursework, lab experience, mentorship and career development resources all empower our students to pursue impactful careers.

M.S. Alumni Outcomes M.S. and Ph.D. Career Services

News

More TBIO News
Sidharth Jain, an M.D./Ph.D. candidate in the Tumor Biology program, presents his research on patient responses to therapies for melanoma.

Announcements

TBIO Doctoral Students Sweep Top Honors at Student Research Day 2024

Sidharth Jain and Douglas Kung took first place for their oral and poster presentations, respectively, at Student Research Day, hosted by the Georgetown Medical Center Graduate Student Organization (MCGSO).

October 17, 2024

Announcements

TBIO Faculty Selected for Toulmin Pilot Project

Ayesha N. Shajahan-Haq, director of the M.S. in Tumor Biology, was among several biomedical faculty chosen by a GUMC panel to receive research funding in 2025.

September 16, 2024

Announcements

Faculty Member Jill P. Smith Honored as GU Innovator of the Year

Dr. Smith, a professor in the Tumor Biology Program and Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, was recognized by Georgetown’s Office of Technology Commercialization for her work in the fight against pancreatic cancer.

March 18, 2024