Research Training in Neuroendocrinology and Metabolism

项目摘要 神经内分泌学和新陈代谢是许多主要健康问题的核心，包括肥胖、糖尿病、 高血压、心血管疾病、肾脏疾病和不孕症。在这次修订后的更新中，我们已经解决了 在审查我们的续期申请时提出的关切（见导言），包括加强该计划 招聘博士候选人。UVA在神经内分泌学研究培训的主要目标， 代谢计划是提供优秀的，最先进的，博士后研究培训的明天 神经内分泌学和代谢相互关联领域的基础和临床科学家。请求支持 每年4个博士后培训职位，为博士，医学博士或同等资格的年轻科学家。我们强烈 相信动手进行深入的研究与经验丰富的导师，所有在一个丰富和培育 环境是我们计划中最重要的组成部分。我们提供广泛的研究项目 与具有丰富，多样化背景的高度合作的导师的机会：博士，医学博士和来自 12个不同的部门和部门。这种高质量的指导是长期成功的关键因素 学员和培训计划。因此，我们只包括那些对以下方面充满热情的导师： 培养下一代科学家。研究培训通过结构化的教育 一个框架，旨在传授成功研究所需的全部知识和技能 事业这是通过为学员提供一个系统化的，富有活力的计划， 随着科学进步而发展，例子包括：研讨会，期刊俱乐部，正在进行的研究，教学 讲座，赠款酿造会议和机会，培训课程有关的负责任的行为， 研究和职业发展。行政结构包括执行指导委员会， 进行培训拨款预约，正式评估每个受训者的进度，并管理计划设计 和方向。为了确保高水平的监督，一个计划审查委员会评估业务， 计划的执行情况，并就计划的改进提出正式建议。这 该计划在培训不同背景的科学家方面有着良好的记录，他们已经建立了 在学术，医疗，制药，政府和生物技术环境中的成功职业生涯， 获得独立的校外资助，以支持他们的培训。这一强劲的整体记录突显了富人 研究培训机会，专门的导师，和刺激的培训环境提供的研究 神经内分泌学和代谢课程培训。

PROJECT SUMMARY Neuroendocrinology and metabolism are central to a host of major health issues including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular illnesses, renal disorders and infertility. In this revised renewal, we have addressed the concerns raised in review of our renewal application (see introduction), including strengthening the program for recruiting PhD candidates. The primary goal of UVA’s Research Training in Neuroendocrinology and Metabolism Program is to provide outstanding, state of the art, postdoctoral research training for tomorrow’s basic and clinical scientists in the inter-linked fields of neuroendocrinology and metabolism. Support is requested for 4 postdoctoral training positions per year, for PhD, MD or equivalently qualified young scientists. We strongly believe that hands-on conduct of in-depth research with an experienced mentor, all within a rich and nurturing environment, is the most important component of our Program. We offer a broad repertoire of research opportunities with highly collaborative mentors with rich, diverse backgrounds: PhDs, MDs, and MD-PhDs from 12 different Divisions and Departments. This high quality of mentorship is the key factor in the long-term success of trainees and the training program. Accordingly, we only include mentors who demonstrate a passion for training the next generation of scientists. Research training is enriched through a structured educational framework designed to impart the full complement of knowledge and skills required for a successful research career. This is achieved by providing trainees with a systematized, well-heeled dynamic program that continually evolves with scientific progress, examples include: Seminars, Journal Club, Research in Progress, Didactic Lectures, Grant Brewing Sessions and opportunities for training in courses related to responsible conduct of research and career development. The administrative structure includes an Executive Steering Committee that makes training grant appointments, formally evaluates each trainee’s progress, and manages Program design and direction. To ensure a high level of oversight, a Program Review Committee assesses the operation and performance of the Program and makes formal recommendations regarding programmatic improvement. This Program has a strong record of training scientists of diverse backgrounds, who have gone on to establish successful careers in academic, medical, pharmaceutical, government, and biotechnology environments and to obtain independent extramural funding to support their training. This strong overall record underscores the rich research training opportunities, devoted mentors, and stimulating training environment offered by the Research Training in Neuroendocrinology and Metabolism Program.