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.


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

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


Tumor Biology in Photos

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

Tumor Biology Photo Gallery