Research Training Program in the Behavioral and Biomedical Sciences

行为和生物医学科学研究培训计划

• 批准号: 8102178
• 负责人: JAMES M O'DONNELL
• 金额: $ 15.72万
• 依托单位: WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 2008
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2008-07-01 至 2013-06-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/8102178
• 关键词: Behavioral; Research Training; Science; Training Programs

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The overall objective of this T32 Predoctoral Training Grant is to provide rigorous research training in the behavioral and biomedical sciences to students planning careers as independent investigators. The goal is to develop the next generation of scientists with the background and skills to conduct behavioral research utilizing a wide range of experimental approaches and incorporating biochemical, molecular, and genetic analyses. The research training program in Behavioral and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) engages experienced faculty preceptors and builds upon established Biomedical, Psychology, and Public Health Ph.D. programs at WVU. We have recruited outstanding, NRSA-eligible students, and have been providing them with high quality training in behavioral and biomedical research. T32 support will allow us to formalize this training program and increase the number of students we can accept into this value-added training initiative. The BBS Steering Committee appoints students to this T32 based on merit - considering their academic qualifications, interest in behavioral research, and commitment to interdisciplinary research training. Focused behavioral and biomedical research training is achieved by: 1) supervised research under the direction of a BBS faculty preceptor; 2) BBS-specific core courses - Integrated Analysis of Brain Structure and Function, Experimental Analysis of Behavior, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, and Epidemiology; 3) BBS Journal Club and Seminar programs; and 4) Research Practicum, which provides students with additional, hands-on research experience through rotations with faculty preceptors engaged in behavioral research utilizing approaches and methodologies different from their own. Student progress is evaluated by the Director and Steering Committee, not only while in the program, but on a regular basis following graduation. This permits measurement of trainees' research productivity, career trajectories, and accomplishments; it also provides guidance for improving the program for current and future trainees. The success of the BBS program in meeting its training goals is evaluated by Internal and External Advisory Committees, which examine student recruitment and retention, quality of training, and success of graduates in developing as independent scientists addressing complex behavioral and biomedical problems of clinical and public health importance.

描述（由申请人提供）：T32博士前培训资助的总体目标是为计划成为独立研究者的学生提供严格的行为和生物医学科学研究培训。目标是培养具有背景和技能的下一代科学家，利用广泛的实验方法并结合生化，分子和遗传分析进行行为研究。行为和生物医学科学（BBS）的研究培训计划聘请经验丰富的教师导师，并以西弗吉尼亚大学建立的生物医学，心理学和公共卫生博士课程为基础。我们招募了优秀的，符合nrsa资格的学生，并一直为他们提供行为和生物医学研究方面的高质量培训。T32的支持将使我们的培训计划正规化，并增加我们可以接受的学生数量。BBS指导委员会根据学生的学术资格、对行为研究的兴趣以及对跨学科研究训练的承诺，择优任命学生参加T32。集中的行为和生物医学研究培训是通过以下方式实现的：1)在BBS教师导师的指导下进行监督研究；2)针对bbs的核心课程——脑结构与功能综合分析、行为实验分析、生物统计学与生物信息学等