The NCI funded program in Cancer Prevention and Control Training program (CAPACiTy) at the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center prepares postdoctoral fellows to become independent research investigators in the field of cancer prevention and control. Our Program focuses on building competencies and skills in implementation science, clinical informatics, health system science, team science, and cancer care delivery research. Our mentors have expertise and funding in the following areas:

  • Dissemination and implementation research
  • Cancer care delivery research
  • Informatics and digital health
  • Lifestyle/behavior change, including tobacco, alcohol, diet and physical activity
  • Community engagement
  • Cancer survivorship
  • Screening and early detection
  • Symptom science

This training grant is funded by the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number T32CA122061.

The overall goal of the Training Program, now in its 17th year, is to provide an integrated career development pathway centered on training fellows in the skills and competencies needed to conduct research in cancer prevention and control.

Post Doctoral Training Program in Cancer Prevention and Control Group Photo
2025 Postdocs from left to right: Sarah Asad and Faith Heeren