Neurodegenerative diseases and neural repair

神经退行性疾病和神经修复

• 批准号: 7089075
• 负责人: Robert K. YU
• 金额: $ 18.22万
• 依托单位: AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 2005
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2005-07-01 至 2010-06-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/7089075
• 关键词: Neurodegenerative; diseases; neural; repair

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Neurodegenerative disorders have a significant health and economic impact upon the nation. In recognition of this fact, the Medical College of Georgia has had a long-term goal of recruiting and fostering the growth of a core of neuroscientists on campus so as to advance our understanding of the biological and molecular basis of these critically important disorders. Through strategic planning and strong institutional support, a nucleus of faculty are now in place on campus, which are equipped with a wide array of techniques and models that can be focused on the study of these complex disorders. An eminent scientist, Robert Yu, leads this cadre of neuroscientists. We have now reached the point of growth where the implementation of a NIH-sponsored training grant would be beneficial, not only to the achievement of our research goals, but also on a global scale, to the continued advancement of science through the training of future neuroscientists. Here, we request support for 3 post- and 1 predoctoral trainees, with an emphasis on the recruitment of minority candidates. Each trainee will be mentored by one of the Program faculty, who have extensive experience in training and are nationally recognized. Training will be monitored and guided by weekly lab meetings, and by a Steering Committee composed of the co-investigators. Outside review of the program goals, achievements and progress by eminent neuroscientists will also occur annually. Since clinical and basic neuroscientists are needed in the field, it is the goal of the training program to produce PhDs and MD/PhDs who are well versed in multiple areas related to the study of neurodegenerative diseases and their repair. With strong institutional support, excellent core resources, and an experienced faculty, the key elements are all in place for a strong training program. Support by the NIH would thus help strengthen a neuroscience program that is uniquely positioned to both advance the field of neurodegenerative research and train its future leaders.

描述（由申请人提供）： 神经退行性疾病对国家的健康和经济产生重大影响。认识到这一事实，佐治亚医学院制定了一个长期目标，即在校园内招募和培养核心神经科学家，以增进我们对这些极其重要的疾病的生物学和分子基础的理解。通过战略规划和强有力的机构支持，校园内现已建立了一支核心教师队伍，他们配备了广泛的技术和模型，可以专注于这些复杂疾病的研究。杰出的科学家罗伯特·余 (Robert Yu) 领导着这支神经科学家队伍。我们现在已经达到了一个增长点，实施美国国立卫生研究院资助的培训补助金不仅有利于我们研究目标的实现，而且在全球范围内，有利于通过培训未来的神经科学家来推动科学的持续进步。在此，我们请求支持 3 名博士后和 1 名博士前培训生，重点是少数民族候选人的招聘。每位学员都将得到一名项目教员的指导，他们在培训方面拥有丰富的经验并获得全国认可。培训将由每周实验室会议以及由联合研究者组成的指导委员会进行监督和指导。杰出的神经科学家也将每年对项目目标、成就和进展进行外部审查。由于该领域需要临床和基础神经科学家，因此培训计划的目标是培养精通神经退行性疾病及其修复研究相关多个领域的博士和医学博士/博士。强大的机构支持、优秀的核心资源、经验丰富的师资队伍，构成了强大培训项目的关键要素。因此，美国国立卫生研究院的支持将有助于加强神经科学项目，该项目具有独特的优势，既可以推进神经退行性研究领域，也可以培训其未来的领导者。