Training Program in Microbial Pathogenesis

描述（由申请人提供）：此申请是为犹他大学微生物发病机制的新培训拨款。微生物的发病机制在校园的许多层面上都得到了强有力的机构关注和支持。微生物发病机制系列研讨会的成功将基础科学家和临床医生定期聚集在一起，听取杰出的科学报告，这导致了其他新的举措，包括微生物发病机制的新教师招聘，以及微生物学/免疫学作为分子生物学跨部门研究生课程的重点关注群体之一。微生物发病机制已被强调为大学发展的高度优先事项之一，并且承诺建造一座新大楼，以容纳微生物发病机制的许多教师，这是该计划的一部分。目前，有38名教师参与微生物发病机制的研究生和研究员的培训，包括基础科学家和内科科学家。微生物发病机制的不同领域包括：HIV的结构、组装和发病机制；病毒的发病机理;细菌发病机理;微生物基因组与微生物基因表达宿主防御与免疫反应；微生物感染易感性遗传学。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This application is for a new training grant in Microbial Pathogenesis at the University of Utah. Microbial Pathogenesis is receiving strong institutional attention and support at many levels on campus. The success of the Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series in bringing together basic scientists and clinicians on a regular basis to hear outstanding scientific presentations has led to other new initiatives including recruitment of new faculty in Microbial Pathogenesis and inclusion of Microbiology/Immunology as one of highlighted interested groups of the interdepartmental Graduate Program in Molecular Biology. Microbial Pathogenesis has been highlighted as one of the University's high priorities for development, and the commitment to a new building to house many of the faculty in Microbial Pathogenesis together is part of this plan. Currently, there are 38 faculty members participating in training graduate students and research fellows in Microbial Pathogenesis, representing both basic scientists and physician scientists. Diverse areas of Microbial Pathogenesis are represented including: Structure, Assembly, and Pathogenesis of HIV; Viral Pathogenesis; Bacterial Pathogenesis; Microbial Genomes and Gene Expression in Microbes; Host Defense and Immune Responses; and Genetics of Susceptibility to Microbial Infections. Students and post-doctoral trainees will work with mentors studying Microbial Pathogenesis and receive instruction in Microbial Pathogenesis including course work and departmental training activities, and participation in the Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series, Training Grant Sponsored Journal Club and Annual Retreat. This application requests funds for 5 pre-doctoral and 3 post-doctoral trainees annually.