Curriculum

Curriculum

Aims of the Training Program

1. To enhance the scientific development of trainees
2. To provide an interdisciplinary environment for learning
3. To enhance professional and career development of trainees

Specific Objectives of the Training Program 

Science-Related Objectives

• to enhance breadth of scientific expertise
• to enhance depth of scientific expertise
• to improve development of networking skills and provide opportunity for scientific exchange across disciplines

Career and Professional Development-Related Objectives

• to expand career awareness
• to enhance development of professional skills required for the workforce
• to promote experiential learning activities

Social Responsibility-Related Objectives

• to promote responsible conduct of research

Research Training Activities

Student Showcases – Trainees and Associate Scholars present their science to CBTP peers and preceptors 

Technology Nanocourses – topics selected based upon the interests and needs of Trainees and Associate Scholars

Workshops on Quantitative and Computation Approaches – related to bioinformatics, machine learning and bioinformatics, biostatistics etc.

CBTP Seminars – Trainees and Associate Scholars select, invite and host seminar speakers in fields of interest

Regional Conferences – Trainees and Associate Scholars organize regional meetings with students from other institutions, e.g. the Appalachian Regional Cell Conferences (ARCC) (WVU, Marshall, Ohio U and U Kentucky)

CBTP Retreat – opportunity to discuss the CBTP program, exchange scientific information, further professional development and host a keynote scientific speaker

Other Training Activities

RCR Panel Discussions – panel of preceptors engages Trainees and Associate Scholars in discussion of current incidents involving ethical behavior in science

Exploring Careers Symposia and Seminars – opportunities to learn about different career paths available to trainees upon graduation

Professional Skills Development – workshop format to develop a broad range of professional skills based upon the interests and needs of the Trainees and Associate Scholars

Experiential Learning Activities – range of activities for experiences in mentoring, outreach and communication with the community

Pan-T32 Activities – collaboration with other T32 supported training programs to organize joint activities