STEP-UP is an intensive, transformative, experiential research program that aims at training a diverse cancer workforce that will be ready to meet the challenge of reducing the cancer burden. Training will utilize many resources across campus including the University of Arizona Cancer Center, The Collaboratory for Metabolic Disease Prevention and Treatment, the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and will include real life experiences out in the community. Students are matched with mentors from the University of Arizona Cancer Center and provided support throughout the program and beyond.