Predoctoral Training in Neurobiology

项目总结/摘要 这是一个应用程序，以支持一个成功的培训计划，为学生录取到加州大学旧金山分校 神经科学研究生课程。该计划可以追溯到1977年，旨在提供一个高度 在实验神经科学的理论和实践，统计方法， 定量技能发展、数据分析和管理以及科学交流。 完成这一使命需要有一个致力于应对挑战的组织框架 是现代神经科学训练中固有的为此，我们最近对培训计划进行了全面改革， 适应我们快速发展的领域。第一年的课程是专门的核心课程，重点是 现代神经科学的基础，其次是科学的负责任行为的课程。此外，本发明还提供了一种方法， 学生进行3个实验室轮换，并定期与他们的研究生导师会面，讨论职业目标， 在第一年结束时进入论文实验室。在第二年，学生们开始他们的研究， 参加高级课程，包括科学写作，实验设计和数据分析等课程。 他们还准备资格考试。三年及以后的重点是开发，进行， 完成，并在他们的论文实验室发表一个独立的研究项目。学生见面2次 一年与他们的论文委员会，并确定，沿着与他们的PI，当已经取得了足够的进展， 毕业生然后，学生准备并提交书面论文，并与所有委员会举行公开退出研讨会 博士学位是在论文委员会一致通过后授予的。 神经科学计划目前有62个培训教师在14个部门，中心和附属机构 院所计划成员定期审查，并限于教师谁承诺导师 和教学，参与计划活动，并保持严格的研究计划。的几乎所有领域的工作 神经科学是由我们的教师的研究兴趣所涵盖。受训人员每周参加一次 研讨会系列和每周的师生研究进展研讨会，以及年度计划 退在过去，T32培训补助金一直是我们计划的最重要支柱。 在过去的40年里取得了成功;它被用来支持学生在他们的第一年和第二年的学习 在他们进入候选人资格并开始攻读全日制博士学位之前，论文研究我们注册 每年约15-18名学生，其中约一半将得到培训补助金的支助 在他们的头两年。我们的主要目标是培养一个多元化的学生团体的概念和 现代神经科学的方法，传授成功所需的技能，知识和领导技能 一系列与神经科学相关的职业。NIH的支持对我们继续提供 研究生的教育，他们将需要成为未来的领导者在他们的领域。

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.