Biomedical Informatics, Genomics and Translational Cancer Research

Cancer and Artificial Intelligence Research

McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston, Genomics and Translational Cancer Research Training Program (BIG-TCR) has been generously funded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT, RP210045).

Our mission is to train the next-generation researchers and leaders in the field of cancer research by providing a highly interactive, innovative, and interdisciplinary training environment and leveraging UTHealth Houston’s top-notch research programs in cancer biology, stem cell biology, pharmacology and drug discovery, genomics and other omics, data science and artificial intelligence, clinical informatics, and translational medicine.

Awarded trainees will receive interdisciplinary competency training synergized with the discipline-based curriculum of each school. Trainees will be supervised by two mentors, with one mentor specialized in the biomedical informatics and genomics (BIG) area, while the other mentor in translational or basic cancer research (TCR). BIG-TCR trainees will be appointed for one year with the possibility of renewal for up to two years, dependent upon their successful research and academic progress, participation in activities related to the BIG-TCR Training Program, and competition among new applicants.

Please check the Application Information on the website for more details.

BIG-TCR training program is led by: Zhongming Zhao, PhD, MS, Chair Professor for Precision Health, Director, Center for Precision Health and School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston, Cancer Genomics Center.

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Spotlight on BIG-TCR Achievements

Explore the latest research breakthroughs, faculty accomplishments, and student successes within the BIG-TCR community. Stay connected to the impactful work driving advances in translational cancer research.

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