Georgia Veterinary Scholars Summer Research Program

项目摘要/摘要 佐治亚大学兽医学者研究计划(GVSP)的目标是 兽医(UGA-CVM)是让来自美国各地的有学术天赋的兽医学生沉浸在 前沿研究激励他们投身生物医学研究，并在他们身上培养更深层次的 了解兽医在研究中的各种角色和重要需求。对这一目标至关重要的是GVSP的 致力于广泛、包容地招收学生，并与强大的、跨学科的导师仔细配对 他们不仅能够提供对进行研究的基本原则的透彻了解， 但世卫组织也提供了一个科学的环境，灌输了一种社区意识。有必要做出具体的努力 招募受过广泛医学训练的生物医学科学家，例如我们的兽医毕业生，作为 国家的生物医学研究努力。兽医们装备精良，能够提供急需的 生物医学研究前沿的比较生物生物学方法，包括动物克隆， 转基因、医疗器械开发和转化医学。兽医也是训练有素的 认识人类疾病的自发动物模型，并在公共学科中发挥关键作用 卫生、新发传染病和食品安全。然而，兽医专业的学生往往没有意识到 研究领域的大量职业机会，在许多情况下并没有认识到兽医在 这些令人兴奋的领域。显然，“同一健康”和转化医学的承诺将在 更健康的人和动物，我们将需要更多的兽医从事研究。更新我们的 培训补助金将帮助我们实现展示研究的兴奋和奇迹的重要目标。 未来的兽医的职业生涯，目的是促使他们选择研究作为他们的职业。在12- 一周暑期计划7名兽医博士前学员(五年项目共35名学员 期间)被欢迎加入科学界的纪律和同志情谊，并挑战思考 创意十足。基本技能通过研讨会传授，主题包括道德、负责任的行为 研究、科学严谨、动物福利和沟通技能。放松的日记俱乐部讨论，团队 建设活动和对当地研究机构的实地访问有助于增强社区意识和 对未来研究的可能性感到兴奋。核心经验是全职的假设驱动的研究 学生选择的导师，最终在大学和国家大学进行书面和口头报告 级别。PI是GVSP的主任和36名导师，涉及6所学院和学校的12个部门 UGA支持该计划。咨询委员会和指导委员会进一步支持该计划的进展 以及导师和实习生体验的增强。GVSP旨在捕获 在未来兽医的形成时期激发他们发展成为独立的想象力 调查人员。

Project Summary/Abstract The aim of the Georgia Veterinary Scholars Research Program (GVSP) at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine (UGA-CVM) is to immerse academically talented veterinary students from across the US in cutting edge research inspiring them toward careers in biomedical research, and fostering in them a deeper understanding of the myriad roles, and vital need, for veterinarians in research. Critical to this aim is the GVSP's commitment to broad, inclusive recruitment of students and careful pairing with strong, cross-disciplinary mentors who are not only capable of providing a thorough exposure to the principles underlying the conduct of research, but who also provide a scientific environment that instills a sense of community. A specific effort is necessary to recruit biomedical scientists with broad medical training, such as our veterinary graduates, as partners in the nation's biomedical research endeavors. Veterinarians are well equipped to provide a critically needed comparative organismal biology approach to the frontiers of biomedical research, including animal cloning, transgenics, development of medical devices, and translational medicine. Veterinarians are also ideally trained to recognize spontaneous animal models of human disease and are key players in the disciplines of public health, emerging infectious diseases and food safety. Nevertheless, veterinary students are often not aware of the wealth of career opportunities in research and in many cases do not recognize the role of veterinarians in these exciting areas. Clearly for the promises of “One Health” and translational medicine to be realized in healthier people and animals, we will need more veterinarians engaged in research. The renewal of our training grant will help us accomplish the important aim of showcasing the excitement and wonder of research careers to future veterinarians with the intent to prompt them to choose research as their career. During the 12- week summer program seven pre-doctoral veterinary student trainees (35 total trainees for the five year project period) are welcomed into the discipline and camaraderie of the scientific community and challenged to think creatively. Fundamental skills are conveyed through seminars on topics including ethics, responsible conduct of research, scientific rigor, animal welfare, and communication skills. Relaxed journal club discussions, team building exercises and site visits to local research organizations contribute to a sense of community and excitement about future research possibilities. The central experience is full time hypothesis-driven research with a mentor of the student's choosing, culminating in written and oral presentations at the university and national levels. The PI is the Director of GVSP and 36 mentors spanning 12 departments in 6 colleges and schools within UGA support the program. An advisory and a mentoring committee further support the progress of the program and the enhancement of the mentor and trainee experiences. The GVSP is designed to capture the imagination of future veterinarians at a formative time to inspire them to develop into independent investigators.