The PGCRI serves as a platform for PG students involved in cancer-related research to develop long term interdisciplinary collaborations, learn new skills, and discuss novel ideas. Formed in 2015, the PGCRI has primarily served as a mentorship program designed and run by PG students with the needs of students in mind. The group is supported by the CRI director and is led by a small team of masters and PhD students. Indeed, the PGCRI group offers a variety of activities to support students on their PG cancer research journey. To date, these activities include key skills workshops, seminars, informal coffee discussions, cross-disciplinary laboratory/clinic visits and hosting the 3-minute thesis competition.

Vision

To become a sustainable, student-led, peer-to-peer mentorship programme designed to support, develop and integrate postgraduate students involved in cancer research from a clinical, public health and basic research background.

Mission

To establish long-term, interdisciplinary collaborations, develop new skills and discuss novel ideas related to cancer-research within and beyond the Faculty of Health Sciences and progress cancer research towards translation.

If you are interested in being part of PGCRI please fill in the following form: https://forms.gle/ezH4z1NPMxogRpY18 and if you have any further queries please contact us via email: cri.postgradgroup@uct.ac.za