Neurobiology and Behavior training grant

神经生物学和行为培训补助金

• 批准号: 10475667
• 负责人: Wesley B Grueber
• 金额: $ 42.02万
• 依托单位: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 2020
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2020-09-01 至 2025-08-31
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10475667
• 关键词: Behavior; Grant; Neurobiology; Training

We request support for training in Columbia's University-wide Doctoral Program in Neurobiology and Behavior (NB&B). The goals of this program, established in 1995, are two-fold: First, to prepare exceptional predoctoral students for productive careers in neuroscience research and related fields; and Second, to train scientists who seek to broaden our understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of the nervous system and the many disorders that affect it. We achieve this through a multidisciplinary training program aimed to provide students with a solid foundation in rigorous experimental design and strong quantitative and analytical skills, coupled with broad based knowledge of neuroscience and allied disciplines. The first year begins with a student run orientation – “Bootcamp” – which introduces trainees to current research approaches. During the first year, students take Analysis for Neuroscientists, which lays a foundation for rigorous research during three laboratory rotations and subsequent thesis research. A year-long Survey of Neuroscience course provides an in-depth introduction to Cellular and Molecular neuroscience during the Fall semester and to Systems and Developmental Neuroscience during the Spring, ensuring core knowledge for all students independent of prior academic background. By the end of their first year in the program students select a mentor to guide their thesis research. In their second year, students begin thesis research, develop a research proposal, select two advanced elective courses, and take a qualifying exam. Research progress is monitored by the mentor, Co-Directors, the student’s thesis committee, and a Student Progress Committee. Students gain professional skills in writing, presenting, and cutting-edge research techniques through research-in-progress talks, a weekly seminar series, skills-based nanocourses, journal clubs, and a program retreat. These events also ensure an active and cohesive community of mentors and students. Students participate in nationally- recognized outreach programs including NeuWrite and Columbia University Neuroscience Outreach (CUNO). The program is administered by the Department of Neuroscience, and is strongly interdisciplinary with 63 participating faculty from departments across the Health Sciences campus, Schools of Arts and Sciences/Engineering, and the Zuckerman Institute. Mentor labs provide a broad range of research topics and training opportunities for NB&B students. The program receives feedback from External, Internal, and Student Advisory Committees. Between 2013-2019 we received an average of 423 applications per year, with 64% of these training grant eligible. In 2019 we accepted 35 students and 18 will enroll, for a 51% yield. We actively recruit applicants from underrepresented groups and between 2-8 have matriculated annually over the last 10 years. Graduates go on to make substantial contributions to biomedical research within academia and in science-allied careers outside of academia. We request stipend and tuition support for 10 students total in years 1 and 2.

我们请求支持哥伦比亚大学神经生物学博士课程的培训， 行为（NB和B）。该计划于1995年制定，其目标有两个方面：第一，准备特殊的 博士前学生在神经科学研究和相关领域的生产性职业生涯;第二， 培养科学家，他们寻求扩大我们对神经系统基本机制的理解， 系统和影响它的许多疾病。我们通过多学科培训计划实现这一目标 旨在为学生提供严谨的实验设计和较强的定量基础 和分析技能，加上神经科学和相关学科的广泛知识。第一 一年开始时，学生们会参加一个“训练营”，向学员介绍当前的研究 接近。在第一年，学生参加神经科学家的分析，这奠定了基础， 在三次实验室轮换和随后的论文研究期间进行了严格的研究。为期一年的调查 神经科学课程提供了一个深入的介绍细胞和分子神经科学期间， 秋季学期和系统和发展神经科学在春季，确保核心 所有学生的知识独立于先前的学术背景。到第一年年底， 项目学生选择一位导师来指导他们的论文研究。在第二年，学生开始论文 研究，制定研究计划，选择两门高级选修课程，并参加资格考试。 研究进展由导师、联合主任、学生论文委员会和学生监督。 进步委员会。学生获得写作，演示和前沿研究的专业技能 技术通过研究进展会谈，每周研讨会系列，技能为基础的纳米课程，杂志 俱乐部和一个项目静修会这些活动还确保了一个积极和有凝聚力的导师社区， 学生学生参加国家认可的外展计划，包括NeuWrite和 哥伦比亚大学神经科学外展（CUNO）。该计划由教育部管理。 神经科学，是强大的跨学科与63个参与教师来自各部门的 健康科学校园，艺术和科学/工程学院，以及朱克曼研究所。导师 实验室为NB & B学生提供广泛的研究课题和培训机会。程序 接收来自外部，内部和学生咨询委员会的反馈。2013 - 2019年，我们 平均每年收到423份申请，其中64%符合资格。2019年我们 录取了35名学生，18名将入学，收益率为51%。我们积极招募来自 在过去10年中，每年有2 - 8名学生入学。毕业生 继续为学术界和科学界的生物医学研究做出实质性贡献 学术界以外的职业。我们要求在第1年和第2年为10名学生提供助学金和学费支持。