Student Resources

Tumor Biology students have access to all the Biomedical Graduate Education student resources. Resources include one-on-one career coaching, professional memberships, mentorship programs, seminars, academic assistance, and many other resources to enrich your academic experience.

This program follows the academic rules and guidelines established in the Graduate School Bulletin.

New Students

From accepting your offer through orientation, get started in the Biotechnology program. You can also review your student finances.

Academics

Register for classes, check forms and deadlines, and find services such as the Academic Resource Center.

Department Forms

Find forms for the M.S. and Ph.D. programs, and other academic forms.

Ph.D. Student Seminars

View the schedule of Tumor Biology doctoral student seminars.

Dahlgren Memorial Library

Access articles, books, databases and more.

Graduation & Commencement

Complete your studies and celebrate with your graduating class. Visit the Graduating Student Checklist for instructions.

Career Services

Schedule an advising appointment, polish your resume, or browse job opportunities.

Community

Outside of the classroom, connect with your peers and enjoy Georgetown’s campus and Washington, D.C.

Health & Wellness

Take care of your physical, mental and spiritual health during your studies. Crisis support is also available.


Bryan Weselman stands with fellow BellRinger riders. Photo by Nina Shelton. Courtesy of Bryan Weselman.

Announcements

Months After Chemotherapy, M.D./Ph.D. Student Bikes 50 Miles for Cancer Research

A year and a half into medical school at Georgetown, Bryan Weselman was diagnosed with cancer. Now, he’s researching cancer to improve treatment for other patients.

December 2, 2024

Representatives from Hyundai Hope On Wheels and Hyundai Motor America visited Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center on Sept. 17 to present Jeffrey Toretsky, MD, (pictured left) with the inaugural Endowed Chair for Pediatric Oncology Grant and Hyundai Impact Grant and Aykut Üren, MD, (pictured right) with a Hyundai Scholar Hope Grant. Also pictured are Kevin Reilly (B'91) (center), owner and president of Alexandria Hyundai and vice chair for Hyundai Hope On Wheels, and Emmy Cole (center left) and Raynie Clark (center right), Hyundai Hope on Wheels 2024 Youth Ambassadors.

Announcements

Jeffrey Toretsky Honored with Hyundai Hope on Wheels Endowed Chair in Pediatric Oncology

Hyundai Hope On Wheels, one of the largest nonprofit funders of pediatric cancer research in the country, has awarded its first Hyundai Hope on Wheels Endowed Chair for Pediatric Oncology to Jeffrey Toretsky, M.D., at Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.

December 2, 2024

Announcements

TBIO Student Linara Welte Receives 2024 Hoyas for Science Scholarship

Congratulations to Linara on receiving the Hoyas for Science Scholarship in support of her M.S. studies!

November 8, 2024


Tumor Biology in Photos

Follow our students’ adventures and accomplishments in our program gallery.

Tumor Biology Photo Gallery