Vision Science Training Program

视觉科学培训计划

• 批准号: 10180599
• 负责人: Michelle C Callegan
• 金额: $ 6.75万
• 依托单位: UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 2014
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2014-05-01 至 2026-03-31
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10180599
• 关键词: Training Programs; vision science

ABSTRACT The vision scientist of tomorrow must appreciate fundamental biological processes and the challenges of ophthalmologists/optometrists to effectively utilize modern tools of research in the pursuit of new knowledge about diseases of the eye that ultimately lead to the development of adjunct and novel therapeutic interventions. To facilitate the distribution of knowledge in the field of vision science, the Vision Science Training Program goals are to continue to provide fundamental and research training to 2 pre-doctoral and 1 postdoctoral fellows. The program is unique in that it includes 21 vision research faculty from two independent institutions including the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) and the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF). The participating training faculty are particularly strong in the four subdisciplines emphasized in the Vision Science Training Program, which include 1) Ocular Immunology and Infection, 2) Visual Signal Transduction, 3) Cellular Stress and Structure, and 4) Vision Neuroscience and Genetics. The four subdisciplines have been revised based on the addition of new faculty and areas of vision research. These faculty preceptors have interacted with one another and with trainees at OUHSC/OMRF for several years, forming a network that is well-suited to train a cohesive group of pre- and postdoctoral fellows in visual sciences. The program includes students and fellows from national and international sources, has strong NIH-funded research programs, and has ample core facilities, all of which foster an atmosphere of excellence in training. The pre-doctoral students are eligible for the training program after completion of their lab rotations and qualifying exam in their home departments. The Vision Science Training Program will provide in-depth enrichment in the 4 subdisciplines to the pre- and postdoctoral trainees through a number of courses, some of which focus specifically on vision, and professional development and networking opportunities. Postdoctoral fellows are strongly encouraged to take coursework and to mentor pre-doctoral students to enhance their training experience. The Visual Science Training Program Advisory Committees select the pre- and postdoctoral trainees and act in an advisory capacity. The yearly interactive Vision Science workshop, the Vision Science Journal Club, and courses related to vision science have been effective in bringing pre- and postdoctoral fellows together with training faculty in an environment that fosters excellence. The first five years funded 10 pre-doctoral and 5 postdoctoral trainees. During this time, our program trained 14 pre-doctoral and 6 postdoctoral trainees, most of whom have taken the next logical step in their careers in research, academia, or industry. Continued funding of this training grant will ensure that the community of vision scientists at OUHSC will be able to provide a robust and motivating environment to prepare trainees for future careers in vision research.

摘要 未来的视觉科学家必须理解基本的生物过程和 眼科医生/视光师有效利用现代研究工具追求新知识 关于眼睛的疾病，最终导致辅助和新的治疗方法的发展， 干预措施。为了促进视觉科学领域知识的传播，视觉科学 培训计划的目标是继续提供基础和研究培训，以2博士预科和1 博士后该计划是独一无二的，因为它包括21视觉研究教师从两个独立的 包括俄克拉荷马州大学健康科学中心（OUHSC）和俄克拉荷马州医学中心在内的机构 研究基金会。参训师资力量在四所中尤为雄厚 视觉科学培训计划中强调的子学科，包括1）眼部免疫学和 感染，2）视觉信号转导，3）细胞应力和结构，以及4）视觉神经科学和 遗传学四个分科已根据新增的师资和视野领域进行了修订 research.这些教员导师相互交流，并与OUHSC/OMRF的受训人员交流， 几年来，形成了一个网络，非常适合培养一个有凝聚力的小组的前和博士后研究员， 视觉科学该计划包括来自国家和国际来源的学生和研究员， 美国国立卫生研究院资助的研究项目，并有充足的核心设施，所有这些都促进了卓越的氛围 在训练中博士预科生在完成实验室轮换后有资格参加培训计划 和资格考试。视觉科学培训计划将提供深入的 通过一些课程，丰富了博士前和博士后学员的4个子学科，其中一些 这些课程特别注重远见、专业发展和建立联系的机会。博士后 强烈鼓励研究员参加课程，并指导博士前的学生，以提高他们的 培训经验。视觉科学培训计划咨询委员会选择前和 博士后培训生和咨询能力。一年一度的互动视觉科学研讨会， 视觉科学期刊俱乐部，以及与视觉科学相关的课程已经有效地将预 博士后研究员与培训教师在一个环境，培养卓越。头五年 资助了10名博士前和5名博士后学员。在此期间，我们的项目培养了14名博士预科生和6名 博士后培训生，其中大多数人已经采取了下一个合乎逻辑的步骤，在他们的职业生涯中的研究，学术界，或 行业继续资助这项培训赠款将确保OUHSC的视觉科学家社区 将能够提供一个强大和激励的环境，为学员未来的职业生涯做好准备 research.