Comparative Medicine and Translational Research Training Program

描述（由申请人提供）：国家研究理事会已经记录了一个迫切的国家需要在生物医学研究培训兽医专家。此外，兽医研究人员在比较和转化研究活动中发挥着关键作用，因为他们自然地连接基础和临床研究。为了满足这一培训需求，北卡罗来纳州兽医学院CCMTR（CCMTR）的教师建立了比较医学和转化研究培训计划（CMTRTP）。该培训计划专门针对已完成专业培训的DVM学位的个人。学员将完成要求，导致在资金充足的教师实验室获得博士学位，这些教师拥有强大的培训记录和多样化的研究专业知识。研究项目将强调CCMTR培养的比较和翻译主题，学员将参与多学科研究工作。据设想，学员将桥梁研究项目，并作为一个新的教师合作的nidus。培训计划于2007年秋季启动，由北卡罗来纳州州立大学提供2个名额的资金。该计划将每年增加2个名额，在第4年达到8个名额。申请了6个受训名额，其中2个将由大学资源提供支助。计划要求包括：（1）比较医学和转化研究的顶峰课程;（2）专业发展课程，最终将提交K奖提案;（3）转化研究系列研讨会;（4）研究伦理课程;（5）年度研究研讨会。这些要求是除了那些与学生的特定研究生课程。这项新的培训计划将建立在北卡罗来纳州兽医中心的坚定承诺和良好记录的基础上，以培训研究中的兽医专家。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The National Research Council has documented a dire national need for veterinary specialists trained in biomedical research. Furthermore, veterinary researchers play a key role in comparative and translational research activities since they naturally bridge basic and clinical research. To address this training need, faculty in the CCMTR (CCMTR) at the College of Veterinary Medicine, NC State have established the Comparative Medicine and Translational Research Training Program (CMTRTP). This training program specifically target individuals with the DVM degree who have completed specialty training. Trainees will complete requirements leading to the PhD degree in laboratories of well-funded faculty that have a strong training track record and diverse research expertise. Research projects will emphasize comparative and translational themes fostered by the CCMTR and trainees will participate in multidisciplinary research efforts. It is envisioned that trainees will bridge research programs and serve as a nidus for new faculty collaborations. The training program was initiated in Fall 2007 with funds for 2 slots committed by North Carolina State University. The program will grow by 2 slots each year, reaching a total of 8 slots in year 4. Six trainee slots are requested and 2 will be supported from university resources. Program requirements include: (1) a capstone course on comparative medicine and translational research; (2) a professional development course that will culminate in submission of a K award proposal; (3) a seminar series on translational research; (4) a course in research ethics; and (5) an annual research symposium. These requirements are in addition to those associated with a student's particular graduate program. This novel training program will build upon the strong commitment and track record of the NC State CVM to train veterinary specialists in research.