The Scholars and Early-Stage Advancement (SEA) Initiative seeks to strengthen the cancer research workforce by identifying, recruiting, and supporting graduate and post-doctoral scholars. This initiative will work to expand opportunities and foster excellence amongst all trainees pursuing biomedical research careers. 

The SEA Initiative will:

What is a Cancer Caregiver?

During cancer treatment, the main focus is on the patient. However, a cancer diagnosis affects the entire family, including caregivers. A caregiver is any person who supports a patient during treatment; this can be a spouse, partner, sibling, son, daughter, or friend. Being a caregiver to a person with cancer comes with a set of challenges, as the caregiver’s needs can often be overlooked.