Zhu Family Center for Global Cancer Prevention
At the interdisciplinary Zhu Family Center for Global Cancer Prevention, our mission is to support groundbreaking research that develops and implements novel methods, technologies, and tools to further the translation of cancer prevention work into clinical and public health practice. We are dedicated to prevention education and research across the cancer continuum.
631 Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building (FXB)
651 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Education and Funding Opportunities
The Zhu Center is dedicated to investing in resources that will train the next generation of prevention and early detection researchers. We believe in bringing together institutions to form a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional group to discuss problems, develop collaborations, and to identify priorities for research across the field of cancer prevention and early detection.
Education
Geospatial Data Science for Cancer Control and Prevention
This eight-week asynchronous online course will introduce students to the essential concepts and analytic tools they need to integrate geospatial data science into their work in global cancer control.
Cancer Prevention Fellowship
The joint Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health – Dana–Farber/Harvard Cancer Center (DF/HCC) Educational Program in Cancer Prevention.
Independent Study/Applied Practice Experience (Practicum)
An opportunity for students to integrate and apply knowledge and skills from coursework to the types of settings where they will work as public health professionals.
Takemi Program in International Health
The Takemi Program in International Health seeks to improve health and health systems around the world by welcoming mid-career health professionals and scholars to the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Pub
Funding Opportunities
Cancer Prevention Research Award
The purpose of the Zhu Family Center Cancer Prevention Research Award (CaPRA) is to provide funding to support trainee research projects in the field of global cancer prevention and early detection.
Zhu Family Trainee Travel Award
The Zhu Trainee Travel Award provides support to trainees who have been invited to present their research at a scientific conference with a focus in cancer prevention or early detection.