Predoctoral Training in Neurobiology

神经生物学博士前培训

• 批准号: 10210315
• 负责人: SAMUEL JEREMY PLEASURE
• 金额: $ 46.03万
• 依托单位: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 2020
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2020-07-15 至 2025-06-30
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10210315
• 关键词: Neurobiology; Training; pre-doctoral

Project Summary/Abstract This is an application to support a successful training program for students admitted to the UCSF Neuroscience Graduate Program. The program, which dates back to 1977, is designed to provide a highly rigorous training in both the theory and practice of experimental neuroscience, statistical methodologies, quantitative skills development, data analysis and management, and scientific communication. Accomplishing this mission requires an organizational framework dedicated to addressing the challenges inherent in modern neuroscience training. To this end, we have recently overhauled our training program to adapt to our rapidly evolving field. The first year curriculum is devoted to a core course focused on the fundamentals of modern neuroscience, followed by a course in the responsible conduct of science. In addition, students perform 3 laboratory rotations and meet regularly with their graduate advisor to discuss career goals, culminating with entry into a thesis lab at the end of the first year. In year two, students begin their research, take advanced courses, including courses covering scientific writing, experimental design, and data analysis. They also prepare for qualifying examinations. Years three and beyond are focused on developing, conducting, completing, and publishing an independent research project in their thesis laboratory. Students meet 2 times a year with their thesis committee and determine, along with their PI, when enough progress has been made to graduate. Students then prepare and submit a written thesis and give a public exit seminar with all committee members present, with the PhD degree being granted upon the unanimous approval of the thesis committee. The Neuroscience Program currently has 62 training faculty across 14 departments, centers, and affiliated institutes. Program membership is periodically reviewed, and is restricted to faculty who commit to mentorship and teaching, participate in program activities, and maintain a rigorous research program. Virtually all areas of neuroscience are encompassed by the research interests of our faculty. The trainees attend a weekly seminar series and weekly student-faculty research-in-progress seminars, as well as an annual program retreat. In the past, the T32 training grant has been the single most important pillar underlying our program’s success over the past 40 years; it was used to support students during their first and second years of study before they have advanced to candidacy and initiated full-time Ph.D. thesis research. We enroll approximately 15-18 students per year, of whom approximately half would be supported by this training grant during their first two years. Our primary objective is to train a diverse student body in the concepts and methods of modern neuroscience by imparting the skills, knowledge, and leadership skills needed to succeed across a range of neuroscience-related careers. NIH support is essential for us to continue to provide graduate students with the education they will need to become future leaders in their field.

项目概要/摘要 这是一份支持 UCSF 录取学生成功培训计划的申请 该项目的历史可以追溯到 1977 年，旨在提供高度的神经科学研究生项目。 实验神经科学、统计方法学的理论和实践的严格培训， 定量技能开发、数据分析和管理以及科学交流。 完成这一使命需要一个致力于应对挑战的组织框架 为此，我们最近彻底修改了我们的培训计划，以 适应我们快速发展的领域。第一年的课程致力于核心课程。 现代神经科学的基础知识，然后是负责任的科学行为课程。 学生进行 3 次实验室轮换，并定期与研究生导师会面讨论职业目标， 最终在第一年结束时进入论文实验室，学生开始他们的研究， 参加高级课程，包括科学写作、实验设计和数据分析等课程。 他们还为三年级及以后的资格考试做准备，重点是开发、进行、 在论文实验室完成并发表独立研究项目。学生每年举行两次会议。 与他们的论文委员会一起确定一年，并与他们的 PI 一起确定何时取得了足够的进展 然后学生准备并提交书面论文，并与所有委员会举行公开退出研讨会。 全体委员出席，经论文委员会一致通过，授予博士学位。 神经科学项目目前拥有 14 个部门、中心和附属机构的 62 名培训教员 项目成员资格会定期审查，并且仅限于致力于指导的教师。 和教学，参与项目活动，并维持严格的研究计划的几乎所有领域。 神经科学属于我们教师的研究兴趣范围，学员每周参加一次。 研讨会系列和每周的学生-教师正在进行的研究研讨会，以及年度计划 过去，T32 培训补助金一直是我们计划的最重要支柱。 过去 40 年的成功用于支持学生第一年和第二年的学习； 在他们获得候选资格并开始全日制博士论文研究之前，我们招收了他们。 每年约 15-18 名学生，其中约一半将获得此项培训补助金的支持 在他们的头两年，我们的主要目标是培养多元化的学生群体的概念和知识。 现代神经科学方法，传授成功所需的技能、知识和领导技能 NIH 对一系列神经科学相关职业的支持对于我们继续提供服务至关重要。 研究生接受成为各自领域未来领导者所需的教育。