The Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination Office (CRTEC) develops, supports and coordinates programs to build a prepared and diverse cancer workforce. As part of the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, our goal is to provide opportunities for education and career enhancement that prepare all students, trainees, faculty and staff for sustained, productive and fulfilling careers in cancer research. 

CRTEC is committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. We believe diverse teams produce the best results, and it's vital that every team member feels respected and free to voice their thoughts. We warmly invite individuals from historically underrepresented groups to participate at every level of our training continuum. We want to ensure that everyone at the Knight Cancer Institute can acquire the knowledge and skills to contribute to cancer prevention, detection, treatment and care. 

By supporting all students, trainees, faculty and staff in their professional development, the Knight Cancer Institute has earned an international reputation as a leader in cancer research and treatment. 

Education and training opportunites

K-12 students

• Ted R. Lilley CURE Program
• Knight Scholars Program
• STEMMPrep
• Fluorescence Molecular Imaging Internship Program
• Partnership for Scientific Inquiry

Undergraduate students

• B-BRITE Summer Program
• Equity Research Program
• Fluorescence Molecular Imaging Internship Program
• Murdock Collaborative Research Program
• Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences Summer Internships
• Summer Administrative Internship Program

Graduate students

• Cancer Biology Graduate Program
• Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences
• Bioinformatics and Computational Biomedicine Major
• Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. program
• M.D./Ph.D. Training Program
• OHSU Degree Programs
• OHSU School of Medicine
• Wy’east Pathway

Clinical residents and fellows

• Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship Program
• Advanced Practice Provider Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
• Radiation Oncology Residency Program
• Surgical Oncology Training Program
• Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Fellowship

Postdoctoral researchers

• Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
• KnightWalks
• Pancreatic Disease Research Training Fellowship
• Work-in-Progress Seminar Series
• Postdoctoral Opportunities in Tumor Microenvironment/Immunology

Faculty

• Educators' Collaborative
• Junior Faculty Advancement Program (OHSU ID Required)
• OCTRI Design Studio
• OCTRI KL2 Program
• Human Investigations Program
• Professional Development Series (OHSU ID Required)

Staff

• Career and Workplace Enhancement Center
• LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) (OHSU ID Required)
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program (OHSU ID Required)

Shadowing opportunities

The Knight Cancer Institute welcomes students of all backgrounds to shadow with us and get hands-on experience in cancer research. To learn more about shadowing opportunities, contact KnightEdu@ohsu.edu .