The Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (CSMC) is applying for a predoctoral T32 Institutional Training Grant in support of our Biomedical Sciences and Translational Medicine (BSMT) PhD training program. We are requesting 2 training slots in YR01 and 4 slots/year in YR02-05. Though relatively new (9 years), the BSTM PhD Program at CSMC is fully established and has been bolstered by the recruitment of many well-funded, renowned faculty (67% of the established training faculty) over recent years with much direct experience in graduate education and training. The recent growth at CSMC has led to both an expansion of established programs and the development of new research programs, hence providing students with a great diversity of training options and opportunities. In addition, the BSTM PhD Program is supported by deep, substantial commitments by CSMC. Furthermore, our training program offers a unique, well-structured experience in translational research and exposure to clinical practice relevant to the student?s dissertation research. We have programs to provide guidance in career development and options. Importantly, our BSTM PhD Program have proved success with the recruitment of under-represented minorities into the graduate program (26% of total enrolled PhD students over 9 years).

Public Health Relevance

Training of biomedical scientists with an emphasis on translational research advances a basic biological formulation through studies in humans. This grant will support the training of PhD scientists in understanding the nature and application of translational research.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Institutional National Research Service Award (T32)
Project #
5T32GM118288-02
Application #
9518979
Study Section
NIGMS Initial Review Group (TWD)
Program Officer
Cole, Alison E
Project Start
2017-07-01
Project End
2022-06-30
Budget Start
2018-07-01
Budget End
2019-06-30
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2018
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Department
Type
DUNS #
075307785
City
Los Angeles
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
90048