T32 Predoctoral training grant in genetics

项目摘要/摘要 这项提议是对长期的、成功的博士前培训计划的竞争性更新 其目标是广泛培训高素质的研究科学家，掌握基本的遗传方法，以应对 在分子、细胞、生物和种群水平上的生物学研究。请拨出资金以 将每年支助的受训人员人数从6人增加到8人，反映出大幅增加 在培训助学金符合条件的学生数量上。培训计划中的学生都经过了严格的培训 在前沿的遗传和生化研究以及通过实验室研究进行数据分析方面， 普通课程和专业课程，以及参加研讨会。此外，他们还能获得笔试和口试成绩 通过资格考试的沟通技巧；在实验室的年度研讨会上发表演讲 参加各种会议和期刊俱乐部；出席国家和国际会议；筹备 供出版的手稿。学生通过要求担任以下职务来获得教学经验 至少一个本科生遗传学或进化生物学的助教 学期，通常在二年级或三年级。学生通过最近进入研究生院- 扩展的综合生命科学(ILS)伞形计划，这是 将参加研究生培训计划的学生。在他们的第一学期，学生们完成 三次为期六周的实验室研究轮换，他们在这些轮换中付出了巨大的努力。这是通过以下方式促进的 由佐治亚大学提供的非教学奖学金和适中的课程负荷 第一学期。遗传学研究生培训计划(GTP)的学生被要求首先参加 入门课程，旨在提供广泛的遗传学培训，并建立坚实的 遗传学知识和理解的基础。此外，他们还获得了正式的数量 每学期在GTP中培训并参加学生研讨会课程。至少两个 额外的正规课程取自分子的三个广泛领域的任意组合 遗传学、基因组学和群体遗传学。学生们不同寻常的遗传学广度 在整个训练中接触到的是该计划的一大优势。在第一学期结束时， 学生们选择一位导师，他们将与他一起进行论文研究。目前有42家 培训11个学术单位的教员，这些单位代表了非常广泛的遗传学科。 为了确保学生及时完成学位要求，进步是紧密的 由研究生事务委员会和学生论文委员会监督。毕业生 在过去的40年里，这个培训项目在学术界的职业生涯中取得了非常成功的成就， 政府和工业界。培训方案是动态的，并将继续产生广泛培训的产品 在迎接21世纪令人兴奋的基因发展时，我们将成为遗传学领域的领导者。

Project Summary/Abstract This proposal is a competitive renewal of a long-standing, successful predoctoral training program whose objective is to broadly train high quality research scientists in basic genetic approaches to the study of biology at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and population level. Funds are requested to increase the number of supported trainees from six to eight each year, reflecting a substantial increase in the number of training grant eligible students. Students in the training program are rigorously trained in cutting-edge genetic and biochemical research and data analysis through laboratory research, general and specialized courses, and attendance at seminars. In addition, they gain written and oral communication skills through qualifying examinations; presentations in an annual seminar class, at lab meetings, and in journal clubs; attendance at national and international meetings; and preparation of manuscripts for publication. Students obtain teaching experience through a requirement to serve as teaching assistants in undergraduate introductory genetics or evolutionary biology for at least one semester, usually in their second or third year. Students enter graduate school through the recently- expanded Integrated Life Sciences (ILS) umbrella program, which is the primary entry mechanism for students who will enter the Graduate Training Program. During their first semester, students complete three six-week laboratory research rotations where they commit significant effort. This is facilitated by non-teaching fellowships provided by the University of Georgia and a moderate course load during the first semester. Students in the Genetics Graduate Training Program (GTP) are required to first take a gateway course that is designed both to provide broad training in genetics and to build a solid foundation of genetics knowledge and understanding. In addition, they receive formal quantitative training and participate in a student seminar course each semester they are in the GTP. At least two additional formal courses are taken from any combination of the three broad areas of molecular genetics, genomics, and population genetics. The unusual breadth of genetics that students are exposed to throughout their training is a major strength of the program. At the end of their first semester, students choose an advisor with whom they will do their dissertation research. There are currently 42 training faculty across eleven academic units who represent a very wide range of genetic disciplines. To ensure that students complete degree requirements in a timely manner, progress is closely monitored by the Graduate Affairs Committee and by students' dissertation committees. Graduates from this training program over the past 40 years have been highly successful in careers in academia, government, and industry. The training program is dynamic and will continue to produce broadly trained leaders in genetics as it embraces the exciting genetic developments of the 21st Century.