Translational Diagnostics: Advanced Training Elective
A four-week immersive training for pathology residents in novel histopathology-based diagnostic assay development at Ventana Medical Systems, focusing on translational diagnostics and industry experience.
Funder: College of American Pathologists Foundation
Due Dates: November 2, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 for travel and living expenses during a four-week onsite training
Summary: Four-week immersive training for pathology residents in novel histopathology-based diagnostic assay development at Ventana Medical Systems.
Description
This grant supports a four-week advanced training elective at Ventana Medical Systems' Tucson headquarters, offering pathology residents hands-on experience in the development and validation of novel histopathology-based diagnostic assays. Under the mentorship of a senior director of pathology, awardees tailor their experience to focus on areas such as R&D innovation, digital pathology, clinical and scientific affairs, platform/instrumentation development, and tissue sample management. The program aims to deepen participants' understanding of translational diagnostics, expose them to industry roles for pathologists, and foster skills in the latest diagnostic assay technologies.
