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.
2025 members are listed by role and alphabetical order:
- , Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, and Director, Odyssey Program
- , Assistant Professor, Department of Leukemia, and Co-Chair, Odyssey Program
- , Assistant Professor, Department of Immunology
- , Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
- , Associate Professor, Department of Cancer Systems Imaging
- , Associate Professor, Department of Molecular and Cellular Oncology
- , Assistant Professor, Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology - Research
- , Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics
- , Assistant Professor, Department Of Cancer Biology
- , Assistant Professor, Department Of Cancer Biology
- , Assistant Professor, Department of Thoracic/Head & Neck Medical Oncology
- Assistant Professor, Department of Immonology
- Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
- , Assistant Professor, Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology
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 Manager
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
Odyssey Fellows Retreat 2022
Dr. James Allison with participants in the 2022 Odyssey Fellowship Retreat
Day 1 of the 2022 Odyssey Fellows Annual Retreat
Spencer Wei, Ph.D., receives the Odyssey Fellow Award for his presentation.
Dr. George Calin speaker at 2022 Odyssey Fellows Annual Retreat
2022 Odyssey Annual Retreat Dinner
Day 2 of the 2022 Odyssey Fellows Annual Retreat
Day 2 of the 2022 Odyssey Annual Retreat at the Houston Zoo