Odyssey Program
The Odyssey Program sponsors outstanding postdoctoral fellows who wish to pursue innovative cancer research at MD Anderson. It:
- Supports the training and research efforts of scientists at the beginning of their careers
- Encourages scientists to explore novel areas of clinical, translational, basic or population-based cancer research
- Gives participants the opportunity to take advantage of the resources offered by the institution
The Odyssey Fellowship Program supports the training and research efforts of dedicated scientists at the beginning of their career. Odyssey Fellows receive a maximum of three years of support for salaries and other expenses. They work at MD Anderson in a stimulating environment that helps them prepare for successful careers in cancer research.
Odyssey Program Advisory Committee
Proposals are reviewed and scored by the Odyssey Program Advisory Committee.
2026 members are listed by role and alphabetical order:
- , Associate Professor, Pediatrics, and Director, Odyssey Program
- Professor, Immunology, and Chair, Odyssey Program
- Assistant Professor, Immunology, and Co-Chair, Odyssey Program
- Assistant Professor, Leukemia
- Assistant Professor, Cancer Biology
- Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
- Assistant Professor, Hematopoietic Biology and Malignancy
- Assistant Professor, Immunology????
- Associate Professor, Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis
- , Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology
- Assistant Professor, Molecular and Cellular Oncology
- Associate Professor, Cancer Systems Imaging
- Assistant Professor, Genitourinary Medical Oncology
- Assistant Professor, Health Disparities Research
- Associate Professor, Molecular and Cellular Oncology
- Assitant Professor, Genetics ??
- Associate Professor, Genitourinary Medical Oncology - Research
- Associate Professor, Translational Molecular Pathology
- Assistant Professor, Genetics????????
Committee members serve for three years. Additional faculty may be requested as necessary to participate in the applications review process.
Annual Retreat
The Odyssey Retreat is held each summer at MD Anderson. All Odyssey fellows are expected to participate in the retreat.
Contact Information
Briana Mohan
Program Director
832-817-9913
blshay@mdanderson.org
Lindsay Evans
Program Coordinator
713-563-5710
llevans1@mdanderson.org
Keri Schadler, Ph.D.
Director, Odyssey Program
713-794-1035
klschadl@mdanderson.org
