
RCR CLINICAL ONCOLOGY TRAINEE RESEARCH NETWORK
The trainee members of the Clinical Oncology Academic Committee provide monthly email updates on external funding, fellowship and lectureship opportunities and relevant meetings and training courses in order to encourage the number and quality of research-active and academic Clinical Oncologists to members of the Clinical Oncology Trainee Research Network.
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INDUSTRY RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH BIONTECH FOR ONCOLOGY TRAINEES
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In July 2023, BioNTech signed a long-term partnership agreement with the UK, with the goal of working together to develop new cancer therapies for the benefit of NHS patients. This includes an accelerated clinical trials program supported by NIHR and NHS England, agreeing to deliver 10,000 cancer vaccines to patients in the UK by 2030. BioNTech have a diverse portfolio of trials in cancer vaccines and next generation immunotherapies, currently being brought to the UK. With this in mind, it is an exciting time to be involved in these latest technologies and trials and this role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the national cancer vaccine advance.
BioNTech are expanding their UK team and it is an exciting time to be involved in the national cancer vaccine advance. Research interest and experience is important, and whilst previous industry experience is a bonus it is certainly not required. The role as a medical science liaison includes serving as the link between trial investigators and BioNTech, but also supporting global trials teams with activities from clinical development and early protocol discussion, to overseeing regulatory approvals and inputting on general strategy for the UK partnership and initiatives such as the Cancer Vaccine Launchpad.
This role is primarily remote, and ideal as an out of programme experience for medical or clinical oncologists. Duration is flexible, but a minimum of 1 year (2-3 years recommended.)
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If interested, please contact rosie.mew@biontech.co.uk

RCR DR KAROL SICHER CANCER RESEACH FELLOWSHIP
This Fellowship is intended for a period of study in support of research, in any aspect of cancer diagnosis, assessment or management.
This can be for up to three months during 2024 (from April onwards) in the United Kingdom or abroad. This biennial Fellowship that was endowed in 1995, by a legacy from the estate of the late Dr Karol Sicher, and is for up to the value of £7,000
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The purpose is to learn a research technique that could be utilised in the applicant's own department. At the end of the Fellowship, the successful candidate will be required to render a report to RCR
Deadline for application 17th Novemeber 2023.
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RCR CLINICAL ONCOLOGY ACADEMIC DAY
Date: 5th December 2023
Location: Royal College of Radiologists, 63 Lincolns Inn Fields, London
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Led by Prof. Ananya Choudhury, this 1 day event is aimed at Clinical and Medical Oncology trainees with an interest in research keen to explore an academic career.
Learning objectives
1. Learn about the UK Clinical Trials landscape in Oncology
2. Understand the pathway from bench to bedside
3. Network with experienced clinical academics and like-minded colleagues within Clinical Oncology
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