We request renewed support for our graduate training Program in Computational Biology. This program attracts students from traditional biological backgrounds and also from non-traditional backgrounds such as computer science, mathematics, engineering, and others. A specialized curriculum gives the students broad training in current molecular biology research as well as fundamental methods in computer science, mathematics and statistics that can be applied to important biological problems. The curriculum includes course work, including advanced electives and special topics courses, rotations in """"""""wet"""""""" and """"""""dry"""""""" labs, teaching experience, instruction in the responsible conduct of research, journal clubs and other opportunities to present research in public talks. Thesis research is performed under the guidance of faculty actively involved in computational biology research, including several new ones who have been added since the previous application. In its first few years this program has been successful in the recruitment of top candidate students, including some from underrepresented minorities. This program interacts synergistically with other programs within the Division, broadening the scope of opportunities and fostering interactions between students and faculty in computational biology with those in more traditional disciplines. We request seven trainee slots per year. ? ?

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Institutional National Research Service Award (T32)
Project #
5T32GM008802-08
Application #
7463683
Study Section
National Institute of General Medical Sciences Initial Review Group (BRT)
Program Officer
Remington, Karin A
Project Start
2001-07-01
Project End
2011-06-30
Budget Start
2008-07-01
Budget End
2009-06-30
Support Year
8
Fiscal Year
2008
Total Cost
$173,175
Indirect Cost
Name
Washington University
Department
Biochemistry
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
068552207
City
Saint Louis
State
MO
Country
United States
Zip Code
63130
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