Quantitative Neuroscience: From Genes to Behavior

 描述(由申请者提供)：这是一份继续在布兰迪斯大学进行长期博士后培训计划的建议。该计划旨在提高参与解决由神经系统疾病引起的各种问题的不同研究人员的量化技能。为了了解神经疾病和开发新的治疗方法，需要一支具有强大量化技能的优秀研究人员队伍，他们在研究密集型学术机构、工业和其他领域工作。拥有数学、物理、工程和计算机科学博士学位的受训者将通过一个有指导的实验室研究和课程工作计划被带入神经科学。拥有生物科学博士学位的受训者将进入一个有指导的实验室研究计划，并接受额外的培训，应用定量方法来理解神经科学的基础和翻译工作。所有受训人员将参加课程、研讨会、期刊俱乐部，并将获得负责任的科学行为方面的指导经验和培训。学员还将发展与外部导师的工作关系，后者将为学员和计划提供额外的培训视角。描述了为增加科学工作队伍的多样性所做的努力。

 DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This is a proposal to continue a long-standing postdoctoral training program at Brandeis University. This program is designed to enhance the quantitative skills of a diverse group of investigators involved in solving the problems posed by myriad disorders of the nervous system. To understand neurological disorders and develop new therapies a cadre of outstanding investigators with strong quantitative skills working in research intensive academic institutions, in industry, and in other capacities, is required. Trainees with PhDs in mathematics, physics, engineering, and computer science will be brought into neuroscience through a program of mentored laboratory research and course work. Trainees with PhDs in the biological sciences will enter a program of mentored laboratory research and receive additional training in applying quantitative methods to understand basic and translational work in neuroscience. All trainees will take courses, participate in seminars, journal clubs, and will obtain mentoring experience and training in the responsible conduct of science. Trainees will also development a working relationship with an External Mentor who will provide additional training perspectives to the trainees and to the Program. Efforts to increase the diversity of the scientific work force are described.