Synapse Neurobiology Training Program

突触神经生物学培训计划

• 批准号: 8066631
• 负责人: Kathleen Dunlap
• 金额: $ 16万
• 依托单位: TUFTS UNIVERSITY BOSTON
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 2009
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2009-07-01 至 2014-06-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/8066631
• 关键词: Neurobiology; Synapses; Training Programs

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Multidisciplinary approaches drive progress in the neurosciences perhaps more than in most other areas of biomedical research. The next generation of research neuroscientists, therefore, must be equipped with a multi-faceted skill set if they are to transition to successful independent careers and contribute meaningfully to the field. To meet this challenge, we propose a new predoctoral Synapse Neurobiology Training Program (SNTP) at Tufts University School of Medicine that will provide in-depth, multidisciplinary research education of 4 trainees in the area of synaptic function-a particular strength of the Tufts neuroscience faculty. The synapse forms the foundation of nervous system function, and research on synapses is, arguably, one of the most interdisciplinary areas in modern neurobiology. The SNTP training plan, thus, includes several mechanisms that position trainees to become leading neuroscientists, working at the interface between traditional disciplines: Each trainee will be co-mentored by two SNTP faculty members who provide training in distinct yet complementary areas. Through subsidized, one-on-one training in imaging, bioinformatics, electrophysiology, and animal behavior methods (provided via the core facilities and PhD-level Managers in the NINDS-funded Center for Neuroscience Research at Tufts), SNTP trainees will acquire the state-of-the-art tools and training required for an effective and influential multidisciplinary approach. Innovative quantitative skills and techniques courses and individualized training plans will further aid each SNTP trainee in mastering the necessary skills to accomplish his/her research career goals. Frequent opportunities for individual interactions with visiting speakers will provide SNTP trainees with further exposure to new methodologies and ideas as well as advice and guidance.

描述（由申请人提供）： 多学科方法可能比生物医学研究的大多数其他领域更能推动神经科学的进步。因此，下一代研究神经科学家如果要过渡到成功的独立职业并为该领域做出有意义的贡献，就必须具备多方面的技能。为了应对这一挑战，我们在塔夫茨大学医学院提出了一个新的博士前突触神经生物学培训计划 (SNTP)，该计划将为 4 名受训人员提供突触功能领域的深入、多学科研究教育——突触功能是塔夫茨大学神经科学的特殊优势学院。突触构成了神经系统功能的基础，突触的研究可以说是现代神经生物学中最具跨学科性的领域之一。因此，SNTP 培训计划包括多种机制，使受训者能够成为领先的神经科学家，在传统学科之间的接口上工作： 每位学员将由两名 SNTP 教员共同指导，他们在不同但互补的领域提供培训。 通过在成像、生物信息学、电生理学和动物行为方法方面的补贴、一对一培训（通过 NINDS 资助的塔夫茨神经科学研究中心的核心设施和博士级管理人员提供），SNTP 学员将获得国家有效且有影响力的多学科方法所需的最先进的工具和培训。 创新的定量技能和技术课程以及个性化的培训计划将进一步帮助每位 SNTP 学员掌握实现其研究职业目标所需的技能。 与来访演讲者进行频繁的个人互动机会将使 SNTP 学员进一步接触新的方法和想法以及建议和指导。