[T32] Predoctoral Training Grant in Pharmacology
Ente: National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Scadenza: 2030-06-30
Importo max: 540.671 EUR
Paese: US
Descrizione
Support for an interdisciplinary Graduate Pharmacology Training Program, is proposed to prepare students for
productive careers in disciplines where fundamental knowledge of quantitative and systems pharmacology is
required. Alumni from a similar training program at Penn have gone on to academia, industry, regulatory
science and consulting, to name a few of the variety of opportunities training in pharmacology provides. Our
Predoctoral Training Program trains Pharmacology Graduate Group (PGG) students in classic principles of
pharmacology including pharmacokinetics, dynamics, drug-receptor interactions as well as in emerging fields
of proteomics and metabalomics, biologics and cell therapies. The PGG is supported by an interdepartmental
group of 50 PTP faculty from 22 departments in 5 Schools of the University of Pennsylvania. The Office of
Biomedical Graduate Studies (BGS) ensures curricular development, quality control and uniform admission
standards across all Graduate Groups, including PGG. Direct management of the Pharmacology Training
Program is done by a three-person Leadership Committee that, in corrdination with the Executive Committee
of the PGG, defines and reviews policy and selects trainees. PTP Faculty membership is governed by three
criteria: (1) expertise in a relevant field of study, (2) significant contribution to training, and (3) extramural
funding to support trainees. Admission of students to Graduate Programs is a tiered decision, first by the PGG
admissions committee, then by a BGS-wide admissions committee. Subsequent apppointment to the
pharmacology training grant is decided by its Leadership Committee. Support for each trainee will encompass
their second and third years of graduate school. The first year is fully supported by BGS. Trainees must re-
apply after the first 12 months and while most students are re-appointed for a second 12-month period, this
intermediate evaluation enhances progress and productivity. Prior to appointment , students must
successfully complete required courses in Cell and Molecular Biology, Fundamentals of Pharmacology and
Medical pharmacology and Human physiology and Statistics. Coursework extends over 1.0 year with lab
rotations ending after 1.5 years. All students will take a yearly course on the responsible conduct of scientific
research. Students will also receive training through seminars, journal clubs, annual retreats, scientific
meetings, oral and poster presentations, and social events that encourage interactions. Successful completion
of a comprehensive "Candidacy" examination marks the start of independent research toward the dissertation.
Thesis research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty advisor and is monitored by a thesis committee
and the PGG Academic Review Committee. The dissertation defense takes place when the thesis advisor and
committee concer that the body of work is complete. Based on the number of potential trainees, and the
uniqueness of this training pr
Istituzione: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
PI: Julie A Blendy
Progetto: 5T32GM154643-02
Settori: National Institute of General Medical Sciences
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