Research Training in Allergy and Clinical Immunology

摘要 该项目的目标是培养创新的医生和博士科学家在最新的方法， 实验室，转化和临床研究，并充分准备追求独立的研究事业 研究过敏和免疫学（A/I）的关键问题。40多年来，这个项目培养了 在A/I领域。此应用程序维护在互补的 A/I培训计划在杜克大学和北卡罗来纳州大学查佩尔山（北）。的 他们的A/I计划和各自的大学的综合实力创造了一个理想的培训场所 下一代人工智能调查员这一建议继续为双方高度创新的计划， 医生和博士在免疫疾病的转化研究方面培训科学家。这些目标 将通过1）临床研究设计的正式课程，2）基础知识的严格培训， 免疫学和3）结构化的导师计划。我们的研究重点领域旨在 满足该领域未来的需求：1）人类对病原体的免疫反应，2）免疫生物学 3）哮喘、呼吸道和过敏性疾病的病理生物学。导师们从 目前在杜克和杜克大学实施的高度综合和集中的项目， 生产力此外，在本周期中，我们还将更加关注多样性、公平性和包容性 作为初级教师的导师发展，他们将成为未来的导师。本申请 要求每年为五名受训人员提供支助。实现该计划的目标将直接或间接地 服务于满足两个迫切的医疗需求：1）需要更多的全职研究人员和过敏教师， 全国各地医学院的临床免疫学和2）需要更多的医生培训 过敏性和免疫性疾病患者的特殊护理。

Abstract The goal of this project is to develop innovative physicians and PhD scientists trained in the latest methods of laboratory, translational and clinical research and fully prepared to pursue independent research careers investigating critical issues in Allergy and Immunology (A/I). For over 40 years this program has produced leaders in the field of A/I. This application maintains the training collaboration established between the complementary A/I training programs at Duke University and The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (UNC). The combined strength of their A/I programs and their respective Universities create an ideal venue for training the next generation of A/I investigators. This proposal continues a highly innovative program for both physicians and PhD trained scientists in translational research in immune- based diseases. These goals will be accomplished through 1) formal courses in clinical research design, 2) rigorous training in basic immunology and 3) a structured mentorship program. Our research emphasis areas are designed to address these future needs in the field: 1) Human Immune Response to Pathogens, 2) Immunobiology of Food Allergy and 3) Pathobiology of Asthma, Respiratory and Allergic Disease. Mentors were selected from highly integrated and focused programs currently in place at Duke and UNC who demonstrated research productivity. Additionally, in this cycle we will bring an increased focus to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as well as the mentor development of junior faculty who will become future established mentors. This application requests support for five trainees each year. Fulfillment of the program's objective would directly or indirectly serve to meet two urgent medical needs: 1) the need for more full-time researchers and teachers of allergy and clinical immunology in medical schools throughout the country and 2) the need for more physicians trained in the specific care of patients with allergic and immunologic disorders.