Research Training Prog in Reproductive Biol & Med for Latin American Scientists

弗吉尼亚联邦大学(VCD)和智利大学将联合提供翻译研究 对拉丁美洲各地的初级科学家进行生殖生物学培训。潜在的实习生将 向智利大学提交申请，该大学将负责筛选、面试和 选择计划参与者。资格将基于完成博士学位要求(加上 医学博士候选人的临床培训)在过去5年内；研究兴趣领域(与公众相关 本国生殖医学的健康优先事项)；承诺回国 制定研究计划和推荐信。学员将完成1-2年的课程和 在来VCU进行1-3年强化指导之前，在智利大学进行实验室培训 研究项目。每年，智利将资助2名学员，美国将资助1名学员。在VCU期间，实习生将 完成为国际研究人员的需求量身定做的NIH赠款撰写研讨会，该研讨会将向 所有Fogarty人口科学培训计划的参与者；此研讨会将转换为在线 远程教育课程。由VCU和智利的演讲者领导的更多远程教育课程将 涵盖培训导师涵盖的研究领域，包括多囊卵巢综合征和胰岛素 耐药性、早产、先兆子痫、胎膜破裂、细胞信号转导、淋病疫苗 发育、类固醇生成和促进健康妊娠。负责任的行为培训 将在智利大学和VCU提供研究和实用的科学管理技能 (做出正确的举动)将被教授，以便学员能够了解如何最好地与研究人员合作， 以及他们如何在自己的家庭环境中应用这些技能。其他浓缩活动包括 每周的内分泌大查房、杂志俱乐部、临床会议和实验室集思广益；a 每月客座教授系列；年度基础内分泌学研究和妇女研究研讨会 健康研究。将使用具有可衡量成果指标的详细评价计划来跟踪 项目的成功，参与培训的学员和参与研究的导师的成功。受训人员 在VCU完成指导研究将有资格获得每年最高5000美元的重新进入资助，最高可达 3年(继续资助取决于在其本国完成生产性研究)。

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCD) and the University of Chile will jointly offer translational research training in reproductive biology to junior scientists from throughout Latin America. Potential trainees will submit applications to the University of Chile, which will be responsible for screening, interviewing, and selecting program participants. Eligibility will be based on completion of doctoral degree requirements (plus clinical training for MD candidates) within the past 5 years; area of research interest (relevance to public health priorities in reproductive medicine in their home country); commitment to return to home country to establish research program; and letters of reference. Trainees will complete 1-2 years of coursework and laboratory training at the University of Chile before coming to VCU to conduct a 1-3 year intensive mentored research project. Each year, 2 trainees will be supported in Chile and 1 in the US. While at VCU, trainees will complete an NIH grant-writing workshop tailored to the needs of international researchers that will be open to all Fogarty population science training program participants; this workshop will be converted to an online distance education course. Additional distance education offerings led by presenters from VCU and Chile will cover research areas covered by training mentors, including polycystic ovary syndrome and insulin resistance, preterm birth, pre-eclampsia, fetal membrane rupture, cell signaling, gonorrhea vaccine development, steroidogenesis, and promotion of healthy pregnancy. Training in the responsible conduct of research will be provided at both the University of Chile and VCU, and practical scientific management skills (Making the Right Moves) will be taught so trainees can understand how best to partner with researchers at US institutions and how they can apply these skills in their home setting. Other enrichment activities include Endocrine Grand Rounds, Journal Club, Clinical Conference, and lab brainstorming on a weekly basis; a monthly Visiting Professor series; and annual seminars on basic endocrinology research and women's health research. A detailed evaluation plan with measurable outcome indicators will be used to track the success of the program, of trainees who participate, and of research mentors involved. Trainees who complete their mentored research at VCU will be eligible for a re-entry grant of up to $5000 per year for up to 3 years (continued funding contingent on completion of productive research in their home country).