Diversity in Cancer Research Summer Internship

OU Health Stephenson Cancer has received a grant from the American Cancer Society’s Extramural Discovery Sciences department to support the new Diversity in Cancer Research (DiCR) Internship program.

This program aims to advance the diversity and inclusivity in cancer research-related careers and immerse the next generation of clinicians and scientists into an experience that will provoke innovation, problem-solving and skills to assist in addressing inequality within cancer prevention, treatment and care.

To apply, complete the online form.

Deadline to submit applications is Feb. 13, 2023.

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is proud to announce its inaugural DiCR cohort:

Name Home Institution Hometown
Andrew Johnson Langston University Oklahoma City, OK
Antonio Harris Langston University Grand Prairie, TX
Aubrey Sumner Oklahoma State University Tahlequah, OK
Carldon Deniega Oklahoma State University Tulsa, OK
Eddy Bagaruka Oklahoma Christian University Amarillo, TX
Emily Battung University of Oklahoma Keller, TX
Felipe Ferreira University of Oklahoma Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Kennedy Mdoe University of Oklahoma Tanzania, Africa
Madeline Medina University of Oklahoma Edmond, OK
Mahogany McKnight Langston University Langston University

Questions? If you have any questions regarding the program or future applications, please call Stevie Warner at 405-271-2537 or email her at stevie-warner@ouhsc.edu.

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