The NCI U54 research and training program of The MD Anderson Acres Homes Cancer Prevention Collaboration prepares predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees in 3-year appointments to become leaders addressing obesity-related cancers affecting underserved communities. With elements tailored to trainee interests and professional needs, our multidisciplinary curriculum prepares predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees in the principles and practice of research on the causes and interception of obesity-related cancers. Training includes mentored research with experts in cancer prevention and experiential learning opportunities in underserved communities with community partners. The fellowship emphasizes acquiring and applying knowledge of the drivers of persistent poverty and their impact on health, developing skills in research methods used in community settings to design and implement interventions against obesity-related cancers, and fostering professional skills of scientist-advocates for succ...