Predoctoral Training in Neurobiology

神经生物学博士前培训

• 批准号: 10414948
• 负责人: SAMUEL JEREMY PLEASURE
• 金额: $ 49.3万
• 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/10414948
• 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.

项目摘要/摘要 这是为支持进入UCSF的学生提供成功的培训计划的申请 神经科学研究生课程。该计划可以追溯到1977年，旨在提供高度 实验神经科学的理论和实践中的严格培训，统计方法， 定量技能开发，数据分析和管理以及科学沟通。 完成此任务需要一个致力于应对挑战的组织框架 现代神经科学培训固有的。为此，我们最近对我们的培训计划进行了大修 适应我们快速发展的领域。第一年的课程专门用于核心课程。 现代神经科学的基本原理，然后是负责任的科学行为课程。此外， 学生进行3次实验室轮换，并定期与研究生顾问会面，讨论职业目标， 在第一年末进入论文实验室，最终达到最终形式。在第二年，学生开始研究， 参加高级课程，包括涵盖科学写作，实验设计和数据分析的课程。 他们还为合格考试做准备。第三年及以后都专注于发展，进行， 完成并在其论文实验室发布一个独立的研究项目。学生见面2次 与他们的论文委员会的一年，并与他们的PI一起确定了足够的进展 毕业。然后，学生准备并提交书面论文并向所有委员会提供公共出口 在场的成员，在论文委员会的一致批准下获得了博士学位。 神经科学计划目前有14个部门，中心和附属部门的62个培训教师 机构。定期审查计划成员资格，并仅限于致力于心态的教师 以及教学，参加计划活动并维护严格的研究计划。几乎所有领域 神经科学涵盖了我们教师的研究兴趣。学员每周参加 开创性的系列和每周的学生教师研究中的下水道以及年度课程 撤退。过去，T32培训补助金一直是我们计划的最重要的支柱 过去40年的成功；它被用来支持学生在学习的第一年和第二年 在他们晋升为候选人并启动了全职博士学位之前论文研究。我们注册 每年约15-18名学生，其中大约一半将得到此培训补助金的支持 在他们的头两年中。我们的主要目标是在概念上培训多元化的学生团体 通过传授成功的技能，知识和领导技能，现代神经科学的方法 在一系列与神经科学有关的职业中。 NIH支持对我们继续提供至关重要 接受教育的研究生将需要成为他们领域的未来领导者。