A postdoctoral training program for impactful careers in stem cell biology

干细胞生物学领域有影响力的职业博士后培训计划

• 批准号: 10592329
• 负责人: Bin Chen
• 金额: $ 23.68万
• 依托单位: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 2022
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2022-05-01 至 2027-04-30
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10592329
• 关键词: Training Programs; career; post-doctoral training; stem cell biology

Project Summary The Institute for the Biology of Stem Cells (IBSC) at UCSC proposes a postdoctoral training program for 5 fellows each year (4 NICHD, 1 UCSC sponsored) that prepares postdoctoral fellows to take on leadership roles in pro- fessions that translate stem cell research into life-long health benefits. The trainees are sponsored for 2-year training periods that encompass rigorous research focused on normal and abnormal human development in a stem-cell context and individually tailored career development plans to prepare trainees for academic or biomed- ical industry jobs. The program was developed in response to research showing that structured mentoring and targeted career skill building improve career outcomes and increase the motivation of trainees to remain in sci- ence-focused careers, especially women and minority postdocs. The core of the interdisciplinary training program consists of mentored research in laboratories of 24 faculty members (seasoned and new mentors) belonging to six departments: Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biol- ogy; Biomolecular Engineering; Chemistry; Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology; Applied Mathematics; Electrical and Computer Engineering. All mentors accepted into this training program have well-funded stem cell research programs in NICHD focus areas and have strong scientific records. All mentors will receive regular mentoring training and new faculty will be paired with seasoned mentors. Trainees will also select co-mentors to support reaching their career goals. Trainees enter the program as a cohort and perform research in a mentor laboratory. In year 1, postdocs will also take part in formal training including grant writing, responsible conduct of research, and methods for enhancing reproducibility. In year 2, the program offers a number of additional training and practical opportunities that enhance leadership, mentoring, entrepreneurial, and communication skills. Participation is customized to each trainee’s career goals and will be guided by research mentors and co-mentors. The program is administered by an Internal Executive Committee and overseen by an External Advisory board. An External Selection Committee reviews and ranks program applicants for appointment to the program. An Entrepreneurship Committee will advise on program aspects designed for fellows with interest in industry careers. Program administration monitors training progress and program success through quarterly feedback, through annual program reviews by mentors and postdocs, and by documenting the career development of former trainees. This program is designed to improve the job satisfaction, productivity, retention, and career outcomes of postdoctoral fellows. The proposed training structure is supported enthusiastically by UCSC, as reflected in the substantial institutional support for this program.

项目摘要 UCSC的干细胞生物学研究所（IBSC）提案，一项五个研究员的博士后培训计划 每年（4个NICHD，1个UCSC赞助），都准备博士后研究员担任领导职务 将干细胞研究转化为终身健康益处的效率。受训人员赞助2年 涵盖严格研究的培训期，重点是正常和异常的人类发展 干细胞环境和个人量身定制的职业发展计划，为学术或生物培养的受训者做好准备 行业工作。该计划的开发是为了响应研究表明结构化指导和 有针对性的职业技能建设改善了职业成果，并增加了学员留在Sci-的动力 以专注于专注的职业，尤其是妇女和少数民族的职业生涯。 跨学科培训计划的核心包括24位教职员工的实验室研究 属于六个部门的成员（经验丰富和新导师）：分子，细胞和发育生物 ogy;生物分子工程；化学;微生物学和环境毒理学；应用数学； 电气和计算机工程。接受该培训计划的所有导师都有资金充足的干细胞 NICHD重点领域的研究计划，并具有强大的科学记录。所有导师都会经常收到 指导培训和新教师将与经验丰富的导师配对。受训人员还将选择副官员 支持达到职业目标。 学员以队列的身份进入该计划，并在精神实验室进行研究。在第一年，博士后 还将参加正式培训，包括赠款写作，负责任的研究和方法 增强可重复性。在第二年，该计划提供了许多额外的培训和实践机会 这可以提高领导力，心理，企业家和沟通能力。参与是定制的 每个学员的职业目标，并将在研究导师和联合给予者的指导下进行指导。 该计划由内部执行委员会管理，并由外部咨询 木板。外部选拔委员会审查和排名该计划的计划申请。 一个企业家委员会将为对行业感兴趣的研究员设计的计划方面提供建议 职业。计划管理通过季度反馈监视培训进度和计划成功， 通过导师和博士后的年度计划审查，并记录职业发展 前学员。 该计划旨在提高工作满意度，生产力，保留率和职业成果 博士后研究员。 UCSC支持了所提出的训练结构，如 对该计划的大量机构支持。