Shepherd University, Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research sign agreement to work together
Science students at Shepherd University will have the opportunity to gain practical research experience and exposure to state-of-the-art technology thanks to a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the University and the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNL) in Frederick, Maryland.
The agreement states that the FNL and Shepherd have a shared interest in furthering biomedical research, and both anticipate benefits from the exchange of training, research, and expertise.
The University and FNL plan to work together to provide student training in STEM fields focused on biomedical research, including data science, bioinformatics, imaging, and cancer biology. Both FNL and University plan to host mutual visits, seminars, and exchanges of technical expertise for workforce development and community involvement.
“This MOU provides a potential venue for students to participate in research projects that utilize the most modern equipment and techniques,” said Dr. Robert Warburton, dean of Shepherd’s College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. “Students could potentially prepare for and continue aspects of their research here at Shepherd with faculty mentors.”
“As a scientific organization, we are eager to connect with and inspire the next generation of STEM professionals,” said Ethan Dmitrovsky, M.D., FNL director. “We are proud members of the Frederick community and look forward to engaging with Shepherd University faculty to enhance both Shepherd and FNL.”
Warburton said the collaboration with FNL will benefit Shepherd’s faculty by giving them access to facilities and expertise through collaboration on various projects with FNL’s research scientists.
“The availability of such an extraordinary group of staff and scientists at FNL within close proximity could allow many of them to become regularly invited speakers for seminars and symposia, guest lecturers in our classes, and to become involved as external reviewers for student capstone projects and senior thesis work,” he said.
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