T32GM142607

Predoctoral Training Program in Signaling and Cellular Regulation - Summary

The goal of this training grant proposal is to prepare predoctoral trainees for productive research careers in the field of signaling and cellular regulation. The training faculty mentors consist of an outstanding, internationally recognized group of researchers in the Department of Biochemistry and the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. These mentors have made major breakthroughs towards the discovery and characterization of new mechanisms for biological cell signaling and regulation, using the highest standards of scientific rigor and reproducibility.

The program aims to mentor students to gain critical thinking skills and depth in understanding how to assimilate different scientific areas to solve problems in modern molecular biosciences. It also aims to teach them how to apply these skills when they enter the biomedical research workforce. To achieve these goals, the program includes program-specific elective courses, an annual symposium, supergroup research conferences, seminars, and journal clubs. Additionally, trainee monitoring through thesis committees and organizational meetings will be implemented.

These program elements are designed to expose students to broad, interdisciplinary scientific areas through cross-disciplinary mentorship, collaboration, and team building. They will provide rigorous training in experimental design, classical and modern technologies, and data analysis, with high standards for reproducibility. The program also aims to foster a proactive community effort to promote the recruitment and retention of underrepresented trainees. Furthermore, it will support students' progress and ability to work in teams in an inclusive environment throughout their training.

Coursework on responsible conduct of research will instill students with an awareness of norms and expectations for conducting research with high ethical standards. Professional development and career training workshops will expose students to diverse career trajectories and opportunities, with experiential coaching for planning and landing employment.

By integrating program-specific coursework and activities with departmental graduate program requirements, and through mindful and responsive mentoring, the program aims to create a thriving collaborative, inclusive, and interdisciplinary graduate training environment.

The Regents Of The University Of Colorado

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93.859 - Biomedical Research and Research Training

National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) [HHS - NIH]

Boulder, Colorado 80309 United States

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National Institute of General Medical Sciences Predoctoral Basic Biomedical Sciences Research Training Program (T32) (PAR-23-228)

Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 06/30/26 to 06/30/31 and the total obligations have increased 503% from $532,047 to $3,205,618.