This is a competitive renewal of a multi-disciplinary, post-doctoral cardiovascular research program sponsored by the Cardiology Unit of the Dept. of Medicine and the Depts. of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics and Pharmacology of the University of Vermont College of Medicine. The grant was first funded in 1988. With this competitive renewal, we are requesting an increase from four to five positions. The goal of the program is to provide rigorous training for both MDs and PhDs that will equip them for productive research careers in cardiovascular science. MD trainees are recruited primarily in conjunction with the clinical Cardiology Fellowship Program at the University of Vermont, while PhDs are mainly recruited through the two basic science departments. All positions have been filled since the initiation of this grant. The 16 participating faculty are divided into four thematic groups: 1) cardiac muscle, 2) smooth muscle, 3) vascular biology, and 4) clinical cardiology. Training is centered around a focused laboratory or clinical research experience under the supervision of a primary mentor and one or more secondary mentors. Interactions with participating faculty within each thematic group and across boundaries are encouraged and facilitated. Trainees in Clinical Cardiology take required seminar courses in study design and biostatistics, which are open to other trainees if they are deemed useful or necessary. All trainees attend a seminar series on responsible conduct of research. Administrative and policy decisions and overall oversight of trainees' progress is accomplished by a Steering Committee composed of the PI, Drs. David Warshaw and Mark Nelson, Chairs of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics and Pharmacology, respectively. The philosophy of the training program is to provide both focus and flexibility, a collaborative environment, and carefully designed, supportive mentoring relationships.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Institutional National Research Service Award (T32)
Project #
5T32HL007647-18
Application #
7051456
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZHL1-CSR-G (F1))
Program Officer
Varghese, Jamie
Project Start
1994-07-01
Project End
2009-06-30
Budget Start
2006-07-01
Budget End
2007-06-30
Support Year
18
Fiscal Year
2006
Total Cost
$256,511
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Vermont & St Agric College
Department
Internal Medicine/Medicine
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
066811191
City
Burlington
State
VT
Country
United States
Zip Code
05405
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