Molecular Biophysics Training Grant

项目总结/摘要 UCSF生物物理学研究生小组正在寻求继续其既定的培训计划， 分子生物物理学该计划强调在生物学， 物理，化学和数学，以解决分子功能和细胞的基本问题， 流程.我们招募了一批具有定量背景的多元化学生，并培训他们设计和 进行严格的实验和计算研究。我们寻求持续的12%的资金 任命的博士前实习生，每人最多支持两年。该方案的目标是 (i)为我们的学生提供定量，物理方法和复杂的基础 生物学的理解;（ii）桥梁计算和实验生物物理方法;（iii）准备 下一代领导者在他们的领域和职业生涯。我们计划的特点包括： (i)合作和跨学科研究。生物物理学课程目前由9名教师组成 部门和3所学校。在上一个资助期内，教师人数从46人增加到59人， 几个新的教师在数学，计算机科学，化学和物理专业知识。的 生物物理学计划是物理和生物科学之间的桥梁的主要催化剂， 响应对生物学和医学定量方法日益增长的需求。教师和学生 发表多篇合作论文。务虚会和期刊俱乐部促进进一步的合作互动。 (ii)创新和不断发展的课程。我们的合作和跨学科研究的核心价值观是 从第一天开始就在“训练营”中灌输，并继续在经过充分测试和新的密集项目为基础的核心 课程旨在建立共同的知识和语言，并培养团队技能。模块化 “选择”小组解决了重要的知识差距，固有的不同科学背景， 我们的学生当前和新的“微型课程”有助于小组深入探讨研究课题 与教师专家，并允许课程，以适应当前的科学发展。变化 定期回应学生和校友的反馈和计划评估。 (iii)强化沟通培训，为不同的职业做好准备。我们强调关键培训 在学术界，工业或公共部门的各种职业所需的能力，包括口头和 书面陈述，沟通和团队合作能力。学生可以参加职业准备 研讨会和实习，许多人在外展和教学中发挥领导作用。我们的校友 包括学术界和工业界领导人，其中有几位已经成功创办了公司。 (iv)继续致力于多样性。我们多样化的现有学生和校友在他们的成功 研究和职业。我们将加强我们目前的结构化方法，以招聘和保留 不同的学生与新的方案具体的举措。

PROJECT SUMMARY / ABSTRACT The UCSF Graduate Group in Biophysics is seeking continuation of its established training program in molecular biophysics. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary training at the interface between biology, physics, chemistry and mathematics to address fundamental questions in molecular function and cellular processes. We recruit a diverse group of students with quantitative backgrounds and train them to design and conduct rigorous experimental and computational research. We seek funding at a sustained level of 12 appointed predoctoral trainees, each supported for a maximum of two years. The program's objectives are to (i) provide our students with both a foundation in quantitative, physical approaches and a sophisticated understanding of biology; (ii) bridge computational and experimental biophysical methods; and (iii) prepare the next generation of leaders in their field and career. Hallmarks of our program include: (i) Collaborative and interdisciplinary research. The Biophysics program currently comprises faculty from 9 departments and 3 Schools. Faculty membership grew from 46 to 59 in the last funding period, adding several new faculty with expertise in mathematics, computer science, chemistry, and physics. The Biophysics program is a primary catalyst for bridging between the physical and biological sciences, responding to a growing need for quantitative approaches to biology and medicine. Faculty and students publish many collaborative papers. Retreats and journal clubs foster further collaborative interactions. (ii) An innovative and evolving curriculum. Our core values of collaboration and interdisciplinary research are instilled from day one in “Bootcamp”, and continue in well-tested and new intensive project-based core courses designed to establish a common knowledge and language, and to foster team skills. A modular panel of “selectives” addresses important knowledge gaps, inherent in the diverse scientific backgrounds of our students. Current and new `mini courses' facilitate deep exploration of research topics in small groups with faculty experts, and allow the curriculum to adjust to current scientific developments. Changes are made regularly in response to student and alumni feedback and program assessment. (iii) Intensive training in communication, and preparation for diverse careers. We emphasize training in key competencies needed in diverse careers in academia, industry, or the public sector, including oral and written presentation, communication, and teamwork skills. Students can participate in career preparation workshops and internships, and many take on leadership roles in outreach and teaching. Our alumni include leaders in both academia and industry, including several who have started successful companies. (iv) Continued commitment to diversity. Our diverse current students and alumni are successful in their research and careers. We will augment our current structured approach to recruitment and retention of diverse students with new program-specific initiatives.