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: 10410891
• 负责人: CAMILLA FORSBERG
• 金额: $ 14.95万
• 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/10410891
• 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.

项目概要 UCSC 干细胞生物学研究所 (IBSC) 提议为 5 名研究员提供博士后培训计划 每年（4 个 NICHD，1 个 UCSC 赞助），准备博士后研究员在亲 将干细胞研究转化为终生健康益处的职业。学员获得为期2年的资助 培训期间包含严格的研究，重点关注正常和异常的人类发展 干细胞背景和个性化定制的职业发展计划，为学员的学术或生物医学做好准备 工业就业岗位。该计划是为了响应研究而开发的，该研究表明结构化的指导和 有针对性的职业技能培养可以改善职业成果并增加学员继续从事科学工作的动力 以经济为重点的职业，特别是女性和少数族裔博士后。 跨学科培训计划的核心包括 24 名教员实验室的指导研究 成员（经验丰富的和新的导师）属于六个部门：分子、细胞和发育生物学- 奥吉；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。所有接受此培训计划的导师都拥有资金充足的干细胞 NICHD 重点领域的研究项目并拥有丰富的科学记录。所有导师都会定期收到 指导培训和新教师将与经验丰富的导师配对。学员还将选择共同导师 支持实现他们的职业目标。 学员以队列形式进入该计划，并在导师实验室中进行研究。第一年，博士后 还将参加正式培训，包括资助写作、负责任的研究行为以及研究方法 提高再现性。在第二年，该计划提供了许多额外的培训和实践机会 提高领导力、指导、创业和沟通技巧。参与定制 每位学员的职业目标，并将受到研究导师和共同导师的指导。 该计划由内部执行委员会管理并由外部顾问监督 木板。外部遴选委员会对计划申请人进行审查和排名，以任命其加入该计划。 创业委员会将为对行业感兴趣的研究员设计的项目方面提供建议 职业生涯。项目管理通过季度反馈监控培训进度和项目成功， 通过导师和博士后的年度项目审查，并记录学生的职业发展 前练习生。 该计划旨在提高员工的工作满意度、生产力、保留率和职业成果 博士后研究员。拟议的培训结构得到了 UCSC 的热情支持，这反映在 对该计划的大力机构支持。