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Cancer Heterogeneity, Immunity, and Microenvironment (CHIME) Training Program

Award Number: T32CA009370
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/1980
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2027

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Cancer Heterogeneity, Immunity, and Microenvironment (CHIME) Training Program - PROJECT SUMMARY This proposal requests renewed support for a robust and successful postdoctoral training program at the Salk Institute. Under the guidance of a new leadership team, co-Directors Drs. Susan Kaech and Geoffrey Wahl have renamed the Salk T32 Cancer Training Program the “Cancer Heterogeneity, Immunity, and Microenvironment (CHIME) Training Program,” reflecting: 1) a revitalized program now focused on cancer heterogeneity (within each tumor and across different cancer types and individuals), cancer immunity, and the tumor microenvironment, 2) the evolving and diverse expertise of the T32 Program Faculty and members of Salk’s NCI-designated Cancer Center, and 3) technologies now available in Salk’s Scientific Core Facilities that enable researchers to attack cancer from these diverse vantage points. Major research interests of the Program Faculty include cancer metabolism, immunology, autophagy, mitochondrial biology, genomic/epigenetic variability, and computational biology, which coalesce into the two research programs of the Salk Cancer Center: Genetic, Epigenetic & Immune Circuits, and Animal Models of Cancer & Therapeutics. The Salk Cancer Center includes 36 faculty members, 29 of whom are members of the T32 Program Faculty. There are ~160 postdoctoral trainees in the Salk Cancer Center, representing a robust and highly qualified applicant pool. The overall goal of the T32 Training Program is to provide Fellows with the research training and career development opportunities that will enable them to launch successful careers in cancer biology research. Training elements available exclusively to T32 Fellows (i.e., those that add value to their training experience over other Salk trainees) include: 1) a Pulling Back the Curtain Workshop – a partnership with the UCSD Moores Comprehensive Cancer Center that includes meetings with oncologists and clinical researchers, as well as participation in Cancer Rounds and Molecular Tumor Board Meetings, 2) a Tumor Heterogeneity Workshop delivered by Salk Core Directors and Faculty, 3) the ability to present their research-in-progress annually in the Cancer Center Trainee Research Seminar Series, 4) Chalk Talk Tutorials, 5) opportunities to organize the yearly T32 Cancer Symposium, and 6) frequent interactions with the co-Directors, the T32 Steering Committee, and the T32 External Advisory Board. Additional career development opportunities include courses on Cancer Biology, Modern Drug Discovery, and Responsible Conduct of Research, as well as workshops on Emerging Technologies, Grant Writing, Entering Mentoring, and Rigor and Reproducibility. The Salk Postdoctoral Office also provides a wide range of career development opportunities. This training program will support six postdoctoral trainees (PhD, MD/PhD, or MD) selected as T32 Fellows based on the strength and cancer relevance of their research proposal, their prior achievements, and an interview. Fellowships are for two years, with the potential for a third year if the Fellow demonstrates progress and has applied for external support. This rigorous Training Program will equip each T32 Fellow with the scientific and career skills necessary to establish themselves as successful, independent cancer researchers.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $480,684 )
2025	2025	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, THE	10010 N TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	000	43	7/11/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$480,684
														Subtotal = $480,684

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $489,363 )
2024	2024	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, THE	10010 N TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	001	42	9/5/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2024	2024	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, THE	10010 N TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	000	42	7/8/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$489,363
														Subtotal = $489,363

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $442,003 )
2023	2023	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, THE	10010 N TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	002	41	6/21/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$442,003
2023	2022	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, THE	10010 N TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	001	40	12/7/2022	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$331,068
2023	2021	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, THE	10010 N TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	000	39	12/7/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$331,068
														Subtotal = $442,003

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $458,089 )
2022	2022	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, THE	10010 N TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	000	40	5/5/2022	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$458,096
2022	2022	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, THE	10010 N TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	001	40	6/23/2022	COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$7
														Subtotal = $458,089

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $415,489 )
2021	2021	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, THE	10010 N TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	000	39	6/11/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$415,489
														Subtotal = $415,489

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $418,028 )
2020	2020	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, THE	10010 N TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	000	38	6/30/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$418,028
2020	2020	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, THE	10010 N TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	001	38	7/13/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $418,028

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $404,469 )
2019	2019	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, THE	10010 N TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	000	37	7/1/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$404,469
														Subtotal = $404,469

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $126,107 )
2018	2018	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, THE	10010 N TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	002	36	7/17/2018	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$126,107
2018	2017	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, THE	10010 N TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	001	35	12/4/2017	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$295,380
2018	2015	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, THE	10010 N TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	000	34	12/4/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$295,380
														Subtotal = $126,107

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $332,527 )
2017	2017	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, THE	10010 N TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	001	35	7/5/2017	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$332,527
2017	2015	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, THE	10010 N TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	000	34	6/30/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $332,527

Issue Date FY: 2015 ( Subtotal = $382,255 )
2015	2015	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES	P.O. BOX 85800	SAN DIEGO	CA	92186	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	000	34	7/22/2015	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$382,255
														Subtotal = $382,255

Issue Date FY: 2014 ( Subtotal = $328,554 )
2014	2014	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES	P.O. BOX 85800	SAN DIEGO	CA	92186	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	000	33	7/25/2014	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$328,554
														Subtotal = $328,554

Issue Date FY: 2013 ( Subtotal = $368,101 )
2013	2013	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES	P.O. BOX 85800	SAN DIEGO	CA	92186	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	000	32	8/6/2013	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$368,101
														Subtotal = $368,101

Issue Date FY: 2012 ( Subtotal = $375,769 )
2012	2012	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES	P.O. BOX 85800	SAN DIEGO	CA	92186	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	000	31	8/16/2012	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$375,769
														Subtotal = $375,769

Issue Date FY: 2011 ( Subtotal = $354,189 )
2011	2011	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES	P.O. BOX 85800	SAN DIEGO	CA	92186	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	000	30	8/16/2011	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$354,189
														Subtotal = $354,189

Issue Date FY: 2010 ( Subtotal = $307,731 )
2010	2010	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES	P.O. BOX 85800	SAN DIEGO	CA	92186	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	001	29	8/23/2010	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$307,731
2010	2009	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES	PO BOX 85800	SAN DIEGO	CA	92138	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	000	28	12/24/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $307,731

Issue Date FY: 2009 ( Subtotal = $311,196 )
2009	2009	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES	P.O. BOX 85800	SAN DIEGO	CA	92186	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	000	28	8/19/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$311,196
														Subtotal = $311,196

Issue Date FY: 2008 ( Subtotal = $313,489 )
2008	2008	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES	PO BOX 85800	SAN DIEGO	CA	92138	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	000	27	9/4/2008	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$313,489
														Subtotal = $313,489

Issue Date FY: 2007 ( Subtotal = $298,063 )
2007	2007	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES	PO BOX 85800	SAN DIEGO	CA	92138	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	000	26	9/7/2007	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$298,063
														Subtotal = $298,063

Issue Date FY: 2006 ( Subtotal = $271,193 )
2006	2006	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES	PO BOX 85800	SAN DIEGO	CA	92138	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	000	25	9/29/2006	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$271,193
														Subtotal = $271,193

Issue Date FY: 2004 ( Subtotal = $261,431 )
2004	2004	SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES	PO BOX 85800	SAN DIEGO	CA	92138	SAN DIEGO	USA	Cancer Research Manpower	000	24	4/1/2004	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$261,431
														Subtotal = $261,431

Issue Date FY: 2003 ( Subtotal = $260,151 ) (Continued on the next page)
Grand Total All Awards = $8,469,623

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Cancer Heterogeneity, Immunity, and Microenvironment (CHIME) Training Program

Award Number: T32CA009370

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/1980

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2027

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