Tempus Research Fellowship

A postdoctoral research fellowship in partnership with Tempus, a leader in artificial intelligence and precision medicine, to study clinical data and identify insights and gaps in colorectal cancer (CRC) clinical research.

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas:

• Colorectal cancer research
• Biomarker testing advancement
• Real-world clinical data analysis using AI and precision medicine
• Early-onset colorectal cancer (EAO CRC)
• Hereditary cancer syndromes
• Familial colorectal cancer

Eligibility:

• Postdoctoral researchers/early career investigators
• Candidates with interest in integrating genomics, AI techniques, and clinical/translational research
• Must be prepared for productive career employing these tools to improve patient outcomes

What They Fund:

• Postdoctoral fellowship salary and research support
• Access to Tempus de-identified datasets and analytical platform
• One of the world's largest real-world multimodal databases for colorectal cancer research

Mentorship & Collaboration:

• Dr. Scott Kopetz, MD Anderson Cancer Center (GI medical oncologist)
• Dr. Rich Goldberg, former WVUCI Director
• Andrea Dwyer, University of Colorado Cancer Center

Background:

• Colorectal cancer historically understudied and underfunded despite being second-leading cause of cancer deaths
• By 2030, projected to be leading cause of cancer deaths in those ages 20-49
• Biomarker testing has become indispensable in treatment planning for colon and rectal cancer patients
• Fellowship allows exploration of real-world data to improve understanding of CRC and patient outcomes

Funding Source: Fight CRC annual Climb for a Cure event donations and designated gifts to research

How to Apply

1. Submit Application: Interested candidates can apply through the designated application portal (link available on Fight CRC website)
2. Application Requirements: Not specified in provided materials
3. Selection Process: Candidates selected based on research proposal, qualifications, and fit with fellowship goals

Note: Specific application materials, deadlines, and narrative questions were not detailed in the available documentation. Applicants should visit the Fight CRC website or contact the organization directly for complete application instructions.