Enhancement of Molecular Biology Training at MMC

描述（由申请人提供）：建议补充Meharry RISE计划的目标是通过让他们参与卓越计划来显着增加从事生物医学研究的少数民族学生的数量。Meharry医学院在生物医学学科的博士毕业生中有着良好的记录，其中许多人进入学术机构，他们继续教学，研究和服务的传统，这是我们使命的一部分。学院作为一个整体有一个证明教育代表性不足的少数民族的承诺。研究生学习和研究的学校已经在过去的25年里，准备学生在生物医学科学的研究生涯与强烈关注的疾病，有害影响少数民族个人的强有力的记录。我们一直是联邦政府资助的少数民族在生物医学科学项目的接受者，并通过提供强大的研究培训以及良好的教育机会为这些学生的发展做出了贡献。Meharry RISE计划的资助将使我们能够与Meharry医学院的其他资助计划相结合，提供生物医学科学学科更多少数民族毕业所需的基础设施和活动。该计划的可衡量目标没有改变：它们是：可衡量目标1：将参加MBRS RISE计划的代表性不足的少数民族学生人数从14人增加到21人（50%），并将参与者的平均GPA从3.0增加到3.25，GRE成绩从800增加到950。为了提高Meharry RISE实习生在抽象演讲中的科学生产力，每年有一到两篇摘要，毕业前在同行评审期刊上有一到两篇手稿。可衡量的目标3：增加100%的学生谁使用第一个博士后作为发射台为独立的研究生涯。这份题为“加强梅哈里医学院的分子生物学培训”的补充申请寻求资金，以购买两种仪器：ABI的真实的实时PCR机和凝胶文件系统。预计该设备将用于提高博士研究生的专业知识和培训。Meharry医学院的课程。学生将在所需的重组DNA课程中接受真实的时间PCR的指导，以及使用设备进行论文研究。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The goal of the proposed supplement to the Meharry RISE program is to significantly increase the number of minority students pursuing biomedical research by involving them in a program of excellence. Meharry Medical College has a strong record of graduating Ph.Ds in biomedical disciplines many of whom enter academic institutions where they continue the tradition of teaching, research and service that is a part of our mission. The College as a whole has a proven commitment to educating underrepresented minorities. The School of Graduate Studies and Research has had for the past 25 years, a strong record of preparing students for research careers in the biomedical sciences with a strong focus in diseases that disproportionally affect minority individuals. We have been the recipient of federally funded underrepresented minority programs in biomedical sciences and have contributed to the development of these students by providing strong research training coupled with excellent educational opportunities. Funding of a Meharry RISE program will allow us, in combination with other funded programs at Meharry Medical College, to provide the infrastructure and activities needed to graduate more minorities in biomedical science disciplines. The measurable objectives for the program have not changed: they are: Measurable Objective 1: To increase the number of underrepresented minority students participating in the MBRS RISE program from 14 to 21 (50%) and increase the average GPAs of the participants from 3.0 to 3.25 and GRE scores from 800 to 950 Measurable Objective 2: To increase Meharry RISE trainee scientific productivity in abstract presentations to meetings from one to two abstracts per year and from one to two manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals prior to graduation. Measurable Objective 3: To increase number of students by 100% who use first post-doc as launching pad for an independent research career. This supplemental application entitled "Enhancement of Molecular Biology Training at Meharry Medical College" seeks funds to acquire two instruments: a Real Time PCR machine from ABI, and a Gel Documentation System. It is anticipated that this equipment will be utilized to increase the expertise and training of the graduate students in the Ph.D. program at Meharry Medical College. The students will receive instruction in Real Time PCR in the required Recombinant DNA Course, as well as be use the equipment for their dissertation research.