Training Grant: Functional Proteomics of Aging

培训补助金：衰老的功能蛋白质组学

• 批准号: 7434885
• 负责人: LaDora V Thompson
• 金额: $ 17.55万
• 依托单位: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 2008
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2008-05-01 至 2013-04-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/7434885
• 关键词: Aging; Grant; Proteomics; Training

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): We seek support for an interdisciplinary Training Program in Functional Proteomics of Aging for both predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees at the University of Minnesota. This Training Program contains two major components: (1) Research training that focuses on the use of proteomic technology to reveal the molecular details behind the age-related loss in tissue function. (2) Didactic and experiential training in gerontology and proteomics to provide trainees with a solid foundation for launching successful careers in aging research. The research component of this Training Program consists of three research areas that focus on retaining physiological function during aging: muscle (Thomas, Thompson, Lowe, Arriaga, Ervasti), the central nervous system (Olsen, Ferrington, Low, Ervasti) and metabolism and longevity (Bernlohr, Arriaga, Griffin, Hendrickson, Kim, Low). These Program Faculty members are drawn from two graduate programs at the University of Minnesota: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics (BMBB) and Rehabilitation Sciences (RSc). Proteomic analysis is utilized by Training Faculty to reveal altered protein content, binding partners, and post-translational modifications that occur in aged tissue. This information aids in determining the mechanistic basis for age-related changes in protein structure and function. Our research is supported by outstanding cores equipped with a variety of state-of-the-art mass spectrometers, such as the Center for Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics, and other analytical equipment in Training Faculty laboratories. The Training Program will also include both didactic training via coursework in gerontology and proteomics, as well as experiential training in aging research via seminars, symposia, journal clubs, and group meetings with Program Faculty members. Completion of the Training Program coursework will qualify trainees for a Gerontology Graduate Minor, thus providing direction for trainees' future career goals. The experiential training is designed to maximize interaction among trainees and Training Faculty from multiple labs. In summary, the primary goal of this Training Program is to help exceptional young scientists develop the intellectual and technical tools needed for productive careers as independent investigators and educators in aging research.

描述（由申请人提供）：我们为明尼苏达大学的博士生和博士后实习生寻求衰老功能蛋白质组学的跨学科培训计划的支持。该培训计划包括两个主要组成部分：(1)研究培训，重点是使用蛋白质组学技术来揭示与年龄相关的组织功能丧失背后的分子细节。(2)老年学和蛋白质组学的教学和体验培训，为学员在老龄研究领域的成功发展提供坚实的基础。该训练计划的研究部分包括三个研究领域，重点是在衰老过程中保持生理功能：肌肉（Thomas, Thompson, Lowe, Arriaga, Ervasti），中枢神经系统（Olsen, Ferrington, Low, Ervasti）和代谢和寿命（Bernlohr, Arriaga, Griffin, Hendrickson, Kim, Low）。这些项目的教员来自明尼苏达大学的两个研究生项目：生物化学、分子生物学和生物物理学（BMBB）和康复科学（RSc）。蛋白质组学分析被培训学院用来揭示发生在衰老组织中的蛋白质含量、结合伙伴和翻译后修饰的改变。这一信息有助于确定与年龄相关的蛋白质结构和功能变化的机制基础。我们的研究得到了配备了各种最先进的质谱仪的优秀核心的支持，例如质谱仪和蛋白质组学中心，以及培训学院实验室的其他分析设备。培训计划还将包括通过老年学和蛋白质组学课程进行的教学培训，以及通过研讨会、专题讨论会、期刊俱乐部和与项目教员的小组会议进行的老年研究方面的经验培训。完成培训计划课程将使学员有资格获得老年学研究生辅修课程，从而为学员未来的职业目标提供方向。体验式培训旨在最大限度地提高学员与来自多个实验室的培训教员之间的互动。总之，这项培训计划的主要目标是帮助杰出的年轻科学家发展智力和技术工具，使他们成为老龄化研究领域的独立研究者和教育者。