This is a new research training program to prepare laboratory animal veterinarians as independent investigators. Trainees will work with a cohesive training faculty that conducts independent and collaborative research. The training program will emphasize basic research applying molecular, genetic, biochemical, and immunological techniques to approach biological problems. A broad-based curriculum supplemented with seminars and literature reports supplements the research training. Candidates for research training will be graduate veterinarians who have successfully completed postdoctoral training in basic laboratory animal medicine, demonstrated research competence, and plan a research-oriented career. Funds are requested for six positions per year (2 first-year, 2 second-year, and 2 third-year trainees). The trainers have outstanding laboratory facilities for trainees. In addition, important institutional resources include the Animal Resource Facility, Center for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Flow Cytometry Laboratory, Macromolecular Core Facility, George T. Harrell Library, and multiple computer facilities.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
Institutional National Research Service Award (T32)
Project #
1T32RR007066-01A2
Application #
2875515
Study Section
National Center for Research Resources Initial Review Group (RIRG)
Program Officer
Whitehair, Leo A
Project Start
1999-07-01
Project End
2004-06-30
Budget Start
1999-07-01
Budget End
2000-06-30
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1999
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Pennsylvania State University
Department
Veterinary Sciences
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
129348186
City
Hershey
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
17033
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