T32 Training Grant in Epidemiology, Services and Prevention Research

描述（由申请人提供）：这NIDA T32，在其第9个年头，继续使用强大的跨学科联系，在培训教师，医学博士和前和后博士研究员在药物滥用流行病学，服务和预防领域，以开发科学知识，明确应用于实践和公共政策。该计划规模较小，通过第7年授予1个前博士和2个后博士插槽（第8年授予1个）。它支持12个Post和4个Pre。更新的理由是基于：a）急需立即促进公共健康的药物滥用科学家短缺，B）有才华和有资金支持的科学家热衷于指导下一代成瘾科学家，c）成功的学员，d）良好的学术环境和e）响应NIDA培训使命的方案。教师隶属于华盛顿大学3个学院的8个系。此外，马克·戈尔德博士（佛罗里达大学）和吉姆·托波尔斯基博士（密苏里州心理健康研究所）也参加了会议。该T32的教师参与了NIH临床和转化科学奖（CTSA），该奖项正在照常改变业务;这是一个新的公共卫生研究所的主要推动力，这将为该T32提供更多的机会。该计划与大学的所有其他计划明显不同，但与其他计划融合在一起，创造了一个丰富的协作环境。根据需求，以及我们决定不重新提交NIMH T32，我们要求1个前文件（无更改）和4个后文件插槽（1个额外）。我们的NIDA T32的重点是：（一）培训有才华的跨学科科学家，使其成为药物滥用流行病学、服务和预防科学方面的独立研究人员，或培训其他领域的科学家，使其将这些领域的知识融入其各自的领域;在严重短缺的领域进行培训，包括：人口科学、服务研究、传染病、预防科学、健康差距和生物伦理学;向受训者提供学徒式教育，使他们掌握批判性地评价数据的技能，进行药物滥用研究的多个方面，并成为成功的独立调查人员;以及（IV.）培训个人理解，应用和维护最高的道德标准，并成为对社会负责的调查人员。 公共卫生相关性：该计划旨在通过培训下一代科学家来改善国家的公共卫生。该方案整合了跨学科的方法，以解决与药物使用，滥用和成瘾有关的问题。随着三分之一的学术研究人员在未来十年退休，我们这个领域对更多训练有素的专业人员的需求非常强烈。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This NIDA T32, in its 9th year, continues to use strong interdisciplinary ties in training faculty, MDs and Pre and Post Doc PhD fellows in the areas of drug abuse epidemiology, services and prevention to develop scientific knowledge with clear application to practice and public policy. The Program is small with 1 Pre Doc and 2 Post Doc slots awarded through year 7 (1 more was awarded in year 8). It has supported 12 Post Docs and 4 Pre Docs. The rationale for renewing is based on: a) a shortage of drug abuse scientists who are needed to immediately advance the public health, b) talented and funded scientists who are enthusiastic about mentoring the next generation of addiction scientists, c) successful trainees, d) an excellent academic environment and e) a program responsive to NIDA's training mission. Faculty are affiliated with 8 Departments in 3 Schools at Washington University. Additionally, Dr. Mark Gold (University of Florida), and Dr. Jim Topolski (Missouri Institute of Mental Health) also participate. The faculty on this T32 are involved in the NIH Roadmap Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA), which is transforming business as usual; it was a major impetus for a new Institute for Public Health, which will provide even more opportunities for this T32. This program is clearly distinct from all others at the University, yet blends with others to create a rich collaborative environment. Based on demand, and on our decision not to resubmit an NIMH T32, we request 1 Pre Doc (no change) and 4 Post Doc slots (1 additional). The focus of our NIDA T32 is to: (I.) train talented interdisciplinary scientists to become independent researchers in drug abuse epidemiology, services and prevention science, or train scientists from other areas who will integrate knowledge of these areas into their fields; (II.) train in serious shortage areas including: population science, services research, infectious diseases, prevention science, health disparities, and bioethics; (III.) provide trainees with an apprentice-type education to master skills to critically evaluate data, conduct multiple aspects of drug abuse research and become successful, independent investigators; and (IV.) train individuals to understand, apply and maintain the highest ethical standards, and to be socially responsible investigators. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: This program aims to improve the nation's public health by training the next generation of scientists. The program integrates interdisciplinary approaches to address problems related to drug use, misuse and addiction. With one third of academic researchers retiring in the next decade, the need is strong for more trained professionals in our area.