Multidisciplinary Training Program on Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Disorders in First Nations (NEUFIN)

项目摘要 NEUFIN(第一民族神经科学)是一个独特的高级研究、培训和指导机构 方案的重点是南美洲的土著少数群体，这是服务最少的群体之一 地球上的人口。在过去的五年里，我们完成了两个周期的高级培训-在 国际理科硕士学位的背景--和能力发展，针对学者和 玻利维亚、秘鲁和阿根廷的第一民族教员。我们将继续进行产能建设和培训 盖丘亚神经学家介绍神经成像、遗传学、流行病学的临床研究应用， 神经心理学和神经调节。我们还将创建个性化的培训环境和 在线创新生态系统，支持盖丘亚族神经科学家的能力和职业发展 在完成他们最初的学位之后。培训计划由以下部分组成： 1.为第一民族培养讲盖丘亚语的科学家的神经科学研究生课程 临床和翻译神经科学、流行病学、影像学、 和遗传学研究。支持包括24个月的奖学金和攻读硕士学位的学费 以佩鲁亚纳·卡耶塔诺·赫雷迪亚大学为基础的神经科学，但包括被指导的 德克萨斯大学圣安东尼奥分校、哈佛医学院或华盛顿分校的研究轮换 大学医学院，并在南美机构学习三个学期。资金将是 毕业后可用于试点和重新插入小额助学金。指导和初步工作 在布宜诺斯艾利斯大学攻读博士学位也将得到支持。 2.原住民创新生态系统，提供个性化的学习、培训和指导 为不同的科学家群体提供环境，专注于精确和个性化的医学 原住民神经精神病学和神经退行性疾病的治疗方法。学者们将继续 毕业后充分参与和发展自己的研究能力 在线资源、工具和人际联系。NEUFIN为高级 慢性脑疾病翻译研究的学习、创新、协作与实施 将来自多个合作机构的临床医生和研究人员聚集在一起。NEUFIN将 遵循所描述的模式，构建注重翻译的创新生态 和个性化的医疗策略，通过开放和动态的学习对话 集团外通过定期举办系列研讨会和秋季研究院，并具有较强的 以试点研究经费为基础的激励和表彰制度。 3.为确保从三个不同国家的多个安第斯社区招募受训人员， 谁将继续作为研究人员留在他们的家乡机构，我们将实施几个交叉 战略。 4.与其他Fogarty培训项目互动。通过基于Web的电子通信努力 由FIC/ARRA赠款支持，以分享课程和培训经验，以 加强我们的计划。

Project Abstract NEUFIN (Neuroscience in First Nations) is a unique advanced research training and mentoring program focused on the indigenous minorities of South America, one of the most underserved populations in the globe. Over the past five years we completed two cycles of advanced training -in the context of an international master of science degree - and capacity development, for scholars and faculty of First Nations from Bolivia, Peru and Argentina. We will continue to build capacity and train Quechua neuroscientists on clinical research applications of neuroimaging, genetics, epidemiology, neuropsychology and neuromodulation. We will also create personalized training environments and an innovation ecosystem online to support capacity and career development for Quechua neuroscientists after completion of their initial degree. The Training Program consists of the following components: 1. Graduate Program in Neuroscience for First Nations to train Quechua speaking scientists for multidisciplinary research studies in clinical and translational neurosciences, epidemiology, imaging, and genetics research. Support includes 24-month scholarships and tuition towards a Master of Sciences in Neuroscience based at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, but including mentored research rotations at University of Texas Health San Antonio, Harvard Medical School or Washington University School of Medicine, and for three semesters at South American institutions. Funds will be available for pilot and reinsertion small grants after graduation. Mentorship and initial work towards enrollment in a PhD at University of Buenos Aires will be supported as well. 2. Ecosystem of Innovation in First Nations to provide a personalized learning, training and mentoring environment for a diverse group of scientists, focused on precision and personalized medicine approaches to neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases in First Nations. Scholars will continue fruitful participation and development of their research capacity after graduation taking full advantage of online resources, tools and interpersonal connectivity. NEUFIN provides an ecosystem for advanced learning, innovation, collaboration and implementation of translational research in chronic brain disorders, bringing together clinicians and researchers from multiple partner institutions. NEUFIN will follow the described model by building an ecology of innovation with a strong focus on translational and personalized medicine strategies through open and dynamic learning conversations inside and outside the group through regular seminar series and the Fall Research Institute, and with a strong incentive and recognition system based on funding for pilot studies. 3. To ensure recruitment of trainees from multiple Andean communities in three different countries, who will remain as researchers in their home institutions we will implement several intersecting strategies. 4. To interact with other Fogarty Training Programs. via web based electronic communication efforts supported by an FIC/ARRA grant to the Director to share curriculum and training experiences to enhance our programs.