Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: To increase the adoption of transdisciplinary research methods among future cancer prevention investigators, faculty members from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center developed a graduate-level course in biobehavioral methods in cancer prevention research. Two instructors paired by topic and area of expertise offered an hour-long lecture-based seminar every week for 15 weeks during the spring semester of 2010. Students and presenters both evaluated the overall course content and delivery method, as well as each session. A total of 11 students and 22 presenters participated in the course. In each class session, one presenter was from a behavioral science background,and the other was from a biological sciences background. Both presenters and students expressed overall satisfaction with the content and format of the course. The presentation of topics from a transdisciplinary perspective and interaction with presenters from both biological and behavioral sciences are valuable and can help junior researchers prepare to meet the emerging challenges in cancer prevention research.
Source: Journal of Cancer Education
Institution: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems and Management
Field: Decision Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,790
Awards: G111615301, G1468253849, G1497871017, G1901027039, G2048538580, G2265207574, G2600676436, G288072078, G4127833020, G488134516, G6736661663, M.D. Anderson Education Program in Cancer Prevention, Cancer Center Support Grant, Cancer Prevention and Control Research Training and Career Development Program
OpenAlex ID: W2055327205