The objective of this program is to provide research-intensive training in cell and molecular biology to individuals who wish to pursue careers in Cardiovascular Research. The impetus for this program is the recruitment of Bradford C. Berk, M.D., Ph.D., to establish a new Center for Cardiovascular Research (CCVR) as part of the Rochester Institutes for Biomedical Sciences. This initiative will support recruitment of 75 new faculty (8 in the CCVR) to a recently constructed 250,000 sq. Ft. research building. Specific areas of research emphasis in the CCVR will be 1) vascular and developmental biology, 2) mechanisms of cardiovascular injury (especially ischemic), and 3) signal transduction. The program faculty is well funded, experienced in training pre- and post-doctoral students, has expertise in the areas of research emphasis, and a history of collaborative interactions. The training program will be administered in the CCVR by the Training Program Committee which includes the Program Director, Associate Program Director, 3 faculty members, and 2 trainees. Trainees will be selected on the basis of their academic records, recommendations from sponsors, and their commitment to a research career. Members of underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities will be actively recruited. The training program consists of course work, original laboratory research, and participation in seminars and colloquia. Given the multidisciplinary nature of Cardiovascular Research, Ph.D. -level training will be offered via the Graduate Education in Biological Sciences clusters. These clusters cut across departmental boundaries and enable students to choose among participating preceptors without regard to specific departmental affiliations. Formal didactic training will be offered through the Departments of Biochemistry, Biology, Biophysics, Pathology, and Pharmacology/Physiology. A preceptor chosen from the participating faculty of this program will supervise dissertation research. Specific course work for post-doctoral fellows will include research ethics and """"""""skill building"""""""" seminars that include scientific communication, technology transfer, industrial relations, grant writing, and Biostatistics. The University of Rochester is a research-intensive institution with a long tradition and commitment to training investigators which should facilitate the success of this program in cardiovascular research.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Institutional National Research Service Award (T32)
Project #
5T32HL007949-03
Application #
6490689
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZHL1-CSR-K (F1))
Program Officer
Schucker, Beth
Project Start
2000-07-01
Project End
2005-06-30
Budget Start
2002-07-01
Budget End
2003-06-30
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2002
Total Cost
$300,421
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Rochester
Department
Internal Medicine/Medicine
Type
Schools of Dentistry
DUNS #
208469486
City
Rochester
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
14627
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