The investigators request continued support for the Multidisciplinary Training Program in Neuroscience at Oregon Health &Science University (OHSU). This program, which is about to enter its tenth year, offers broad-based, early stage training for students in OHSU's two Ph.D.-granting neuroscience programs, the Neuroscience Graduate Program and the Behavioral Neuroscience Graduate Program;together these programs enroll about 90 students. The program of training proposed is based on a strong core curriculum that provides a common knowledge base for subsequent training in the classroom and at the bench, together with extensive and varied opportunities for research, beginning as soon as students enter the Program. The training faculty of 65 scientists offers research opportunities that range from fundamental studies of nerve cell function to translational research programs that target nervous system disorders. Through workshops and individual instruction, the Program also provides instruction in scientific communication skills and career development. The spirit of collegiality that has developed at OHSU combined with the diversity of its many research institutes and the close proximity of basic and clinical research facilities provide a unique opportunity for predoctoral students to form cross-disciplinary collaborations during their training, and to gain an appreciation for the growing importance of neuroscience research in the treatment of neural disease.

Public Health Relevance

This Program will train Ph.D. students in neuroscience, providing them with the knowledge base and technical skills to enable them to conduct original research on the biological bases of nervous system disease.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Institutional National Research Service Award (T32)
Project #
5T32NS007466-12
Application #
7891359
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZHD1-MRG-C (32))
Program Officer
Korn, Stephen J
Project Start
1999-07-09
Project End
2014-06-30
Budget Start
2010-07-01
Budget End
2011-06-30
Support Year
12
Fiscal Year
2010
Total Cost
$265,322
Indirect Cost
Name
Oregon Health and Science University
Department
Neurosciences
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
096997515
City
Portland
State
OR
Country
United States
Zip Code
97239
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