Advancing Cancer Education and Research Together

Welcome! You belong here.

At Karmanos Cancer Institute, the Office of Cancer Research Training and Education (CRTEC) supports education, mentorship, and career development across every stage of learning — starting with elementary school students and continuing through faculty positions at Karmanos and beyond.

Whether you're discovering science for the first time or leading a research team, we work to provide programs and resources that help individuals grow, connect, and make an impact in cancer care and discovery.

Our Focus

CRTEC is committed to:

  1. Building an expansive cancer research workforce by increasing access to opportunities for learners from all backgrounds.
  2. Promoting growth across the education continuum, from elementary school through faculty, with programs that encourage exploration, skill-building, and advancement.
  3. Connecting people and resources through strong mentorship, sponsorship, and collaboration — creating space for discovery and support at all levels.
  4. Tracking impact and driving improvement through continuous evaluation of our programs, ensuring we stay effective and responsive in developing a wide-reaching, skilled cancer workforce.

What We Offer

Education Programs

Explore the programs we support for learners at every level — from elementary school students to clinical fellows.

Explore Education Programs

Karmanos Trainee Membership & Benefits

A gateway to connect with Karmanos faculty, research opportunities, and events — available to trainees who work with Karmanos member faculty.

Explore Trainee Memberships

Research Career Development

Tools and support for faculty to reach academic milestones, strengthen research productivity, and align time with success.

Discover Faculty Support

Mentorship & Sponsorship

Meaningful mentorship and sponsorship opportunities help open doors, build networks, and share knowledge across generations of researchers and clinicians.

Learn About Mentorship at Karmanos

Meet Our Team

Morhaf Al Achkar, M.D., PhD, MS, FAAFP – Associate Center Director, Education|
Hanaa Hariri, PhD – Assistant Director
Danny Inman, MA – Program Coordinator
Robyn Sapico, BFA – Project Coordinator

Not sure where to start?

Drop us a line crtec@karmanos.org