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Fall 2025
Dr. Giulia Monticone, Assistant Professor in the Department of Genetics and the LSU
LCMC Health Cancer Center, was awarded a highly competitive FDA - AACR Oncology Educational
Fellowship for the 2025–2026 cycle. This prestigious fellowship, jointly sponsored
by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA), provides fellows with unique opportunities to deepen their understanding
of regulatory science and policy in oncology drug development. As part of the fellowship,
Dr. Monticone will receive support to attend two key in-person events: the AACR Annual
Meeting in San Diego, CA, in April 2026, and Project ODAC Odyssey in May 2026 at the
FDA’s White Oak Campus. During these events, fellows participate in specialized sessions
within the Regulatory Science and Policy Track, engage directly with FDA staff, and
culminate their experience by leading a mock FDA Oncology Drugs Advisory Committee
meeting. We congratulate Dr. Monticone on this remarkable achievement and look forward
to their contributions to advancing oncology research and drug development at LSUHSC.
Spring 2025 Graduates
