Advancing Cancer Research Through Interdisciplinary Education

 

Welcome to the new PhD in Interdisciplinary Cancer Sciences (ICSP), a unique and innovative program designed to shape the future of cancer research.

ICSP provides doctoral candidates with a holistic understanding of the entire cancer research continuum, while allowing them to specialize in a specific discipline.

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Principal Investigators

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Units

 

As the first interdepartmental PhD program within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, ICSP marks a major step forward in interdisciplinary education. The program brings together a diverse community of cancer research experts, delivering a comprehensive training environment spanning four key research pillars.

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ICSP PILLARS
 

  1. Cancer Biology

  2. Cancer Therapeutics and Diagnostics

  3. Cancer Etiology, Prevention and Prognosis

  4. Psychosocial Oncology
     

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Application deadlines:

International Applicants: December 1, 2025
Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents: February 1, 2026

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Join a new generation of leaders in cancer research.

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Reinforce interdisciplinarity through a structured approach.