Neurobiology and Behavior training grant

神经生物学和行为培训补助金

• 批准号: 10249372
• 负责人: Wesley B Grueber
• 金额: $ 39.4万
• 依托单位: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 2020
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2020-09-01 至 2025-08-31
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10249372
• 关键词: Behavior; Grant; Neurobiology; Training

We request support for training in Columbia's University-wide Doctoral Program in Neurobiology and Behavior (NB&B). The goals of this program, established in 1995, are two-fold: First, to prepare exceptional predoctoral students for productive careers in neuroscience research and related fields; and Second, to train scientists who seek to broaden our understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of the nervous system and the many disorders that affect it. We achieve this through a multidisciplinary training program aimed to provide students with a solid foundation in rigorous experimental design and strong quantitative and analytical skills, coupled with broad based knowledge of neuroscience and allied disciplines. The first year begins with a student run orientation – “Bootcamp” – which introduces trainees to current research approaches. During the first year, students take Analysis for Neuroscientists, which lays a foundation for rigorous research during three laboratory rotations and subsequent thesis research. A year-long Survey of Neuroscience course provides an in-depth introduction to Cellular and Molecular neuroscience during the Fall semester and to Systems and Developmental Neuroscience during the Spring, ensuring core knowledge for all students independent of prior academic background. By the end of their first year in the program students select a mentor to guide their thesis research. In their second year, students begin thesis research, develop a research proposal, select two advanced elective courses, and take a qualifying exam. Research progress is monitored by the mentor, Co-Directors, the student’s thesis committee, and a Student Progress Committee. Students gain professional skills in writing, presenting, and cutting-edge research techniques through research-in-progress talks, a weekly seminar series, skills-based nanocourses, journal clubs, and a program retreat. These events also ensure an active and cohesive community of mentors and students. Students participate in nationally- recognized outreach programs including NeuWrite and Columbia University Neuroscience Outreach (CUNO). The program is administered by the Department of Neuroscience, and is strongly interdisciplinary with 63 participating faculty from departments across the Health Sciences campus, Schools of Arts and Sciences/Engineering, and the Zuckerman Institute. Mentor labs provide a broad range of research topics and training opportunities for NB&B students. The program receives feedback from External, Internal, and Student Advisory Committees. Between 2013-2019 we received an average of 423 applications per year, with 64% of these training grant eligible. In 2019 we accepted 35 students and 18 will enroll, for a 51% yield. We actively recruit applicants from underrepresented groups and between 2-8 have matriculated annually over the last 10 years. Graduates go on to make substantial contributions to biomedical research within academia and in science-allied careers outside of academia. We request stipend and tuition support for 10 students total in years 1 and 2.

我们要求支持哥伦比亚大学范围内的神经生物学博士学位课程和 行为（NB＆B）。该计划的目标成立于1995年，是两个方面：首先，准备杰出 神经科学研究及相关领域的生产职业的专业学生；第二，到 培训试图扩大我们对神经基本机制的理解的科学家 系统和影响它的许多疾病。我们通过多学科培训计划实现这一目标 旨在为学生提供严格的实验设计和强大定量的坚实基础 和分析技能，再加上对神经科学和相关学科的广泛知识。第一个 年开始于学生奔跑的导向 - “训练营” - 向受训者介绍了当前的研究 方法。在第一年，学生对神经科学家进行分析，这为 在三个实验室旋转和随后的论文研究中进行严格的研究。一年的调查 神经科学课程对细胞和分子神经科学进行了深入的介绍 秋季学期以及春季的系统和发育神经科学，确保核心 所有独立于先前学术背景的学生的知识。到他们在第一年结束时 课程学生选择一种心理来指导他们的论文研究。第二年，学生开始论文 研究，制定研究建议，选择两个高级选修课程，并参加合格考试。 研究进度受到心理，联合指导，学生论文委员会和学生的监测 进度委员会。学生在写作，介绍和尖端研究方面获得专业技能 通过进行研究的技术谈判，每周的半隔离系列，基于技能的纳米库，杂志 俱乐部和节目撤退。这些事件还确保了一个积极而凝聚力的导师社区， 学生。学生参加包括Neuwrite和包括Neuwrite和 哥伦比亚大学神经科学外展（CUNO）。该计划由部门管理 神经科学，并且与来自该部门的63位参与教师非常跨学科 卫生科学校园，艺术与科学/工程学院以及扎克曼学院。导师 实验室为NB＆B学生提供广泛的研究主题和培训机会。该程序 收到外部，内部和学生咨询委员会的反馈。在2013- 2019年之间 每年平均收到423份申请，其中64％符合资格资格。在2019年我们 接受的35名学生和18名学生将以51％的收益率注册。我们积极招募申请人 在过去的10年中，代表性不足的群体每年都有2-8个矩阵。毕业生 继续为学术界的生物医学研究做出了重大贡献 学术界以外的职业。我们要求在1年和2年内为10名学生提供压力和学费支持。