BIOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES TRAINING PROGRAM

描述（改编自应用程序）：该程序将培训医生 科学家 从事生产性职业， 基础科学 传染病调查。即使在美国， 疾病仍然是第三大最常见的死亡原因， 提供抗生素、疫苗和高卫生标准。在世界范围内， 传染病是死亡的主要原因。查明新 病原体，旧的病原体的重新出现和稳定的收购， 抗生素耐药性反映了人类和微生物的全球化， 新的和旧的病原体可以迅速移动很远的距离， 立足于新的利基市场。控制传染病的战略将 越来越多地依靠合并 强大流行病学和基于人群的 基础实验室研究的方法， 基因组学、发病机制和免疫学的进展。UCSF培训计划 将提供两方面的培训 临床 调查员和基本调查员 将提供 结构化 接触工具和科学创造力的环境， 在这一领域取得成功所必需的。这些曲目是基于 在区域和国家传染病问题会议之后提出的建议 疾病部门主管和项目主管。两条轨道之间的协同作用 计划，以产生新的研究机会，有可能 大大加速了该领域的知识和进步。培训将侧重于 MD和MD/PhD申请人，但博士后PhD培训生具有适当的 培训和兴趣将有资格申请。

DESCRIPTION (adapted from the application): This program will train physician scientists for productive careers pursuing the fundamental scientific investigation of infectious diseases. Even in the United States, infectious diseases remain the third most common cause of death, despite the wide availability of antibiotics, vaccines and high hygienic standards. Worldwide, infectious diseases are the leading cause of death. The identification of new pathogens, the reemergence of old pathogens and the steady acquisition of antibiotic resistance reflect the globalization of humanity and microbes, and new and old pathogens can be rapidly moved great distances and establish footholds in new niches. Strategies for control of infectious diseases will rely increasingly on merging strong epidemiologic and population-based approaches with fundamental bench research that takes advantage of rapid advances in genomics, pathogenesis and immunology. The UCSF training program in infectious diseases will provide training in two tracks clinical investigator and basic investigator that will provide a structured environment for exposure to the tools and scientific creativity that will be required for a successful career in the discipline. These tracks are based on recommendations formulated after regional and national meetings of infectious diseases division chiefs and program directors. Synergy between the two tracks is planned so as to generate new research opportunities with the potential to accelerate greatly knowledge and progress in the field. Training will focus on MD and MD/PhD applicants, but postdoctoral PhD trainees with the appropriate training and interests will be eligible to apply.