NIH-funded Predoctoral Training Program in
“Cell Signaling and Lung Pathobiology”
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University of South Alabama College of Medicine
The T32 Training Program in “Cell Signaling and Lung Pathobiology” is in its second 5-year cycle of funding (2009-2014) from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (HL076125). The Program supports predoctoral trainees enrolled in the interdisciplinary Basic Medical Sciences PhD program at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Program faculty, affiliated with the Basic Science Departments and the Center for Lung Biology, provide a breadth of expertise with respect to lung biology and pathobiology, with extramurally funded research focusing on regulation of lung endothelial barrier function, acute lung injury and repair, etiology and treatment of pulmonary hypertension, epithelial solute transport and cystic fibrosis, smooth muscle function in normal and diseased lung, and regulation of gene expression and DNA repair. We have the expertise to train students in diverse state-of-the art research approaches ranging from those used to explore molecular mechanisms to those applicable to evaluating integrative function. The effectiveness of this program is evidenced by the success of trainees in publication, accrual of individual extramural fellowships, and progression to biomedical research jobs in academia, industry and the government.
Typical Timeline for Training |
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YR 1 |
YR 2 |
YR 3 |
YR 4 |
YR 5 |
Interdisciplinary Core Curriculum – Basic Medical Sciences PhD Program |
Advanced Coursework Appointment of Dissertation Advisory Committee |
Development of Research Prospectus Qualifying Exam |
Dissertation Research |
Dissertation Research |
COM Stipend Support |
T32 Training Program Support - |
Stipend support from individual extramural fellowships, Major Advisor, or Department |
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Students selected will be initially appointed to the Training Program for one year. Renewal of appointment for a second year of support is contingent upon maintenance of good academic standing and progress in training. Reappointment for a third year of support may be considered in some cases. Trainees will receive the current NIH predoctoral stipend, health insurance, and funds for trainee travel to professional meetings. Stipends are supplemented by the Center and/or Departments to bring the total stipend to $23,000 per year. All trainees receive tuition waivers.
Advanced Coursework in Lung Biology |
Recommended Electives |
IDL 636 Advanced Signal Transduction |
IDL 590 Special Topics: Presentation Skills. Abstracts |
Other facets of the research training experience (committee meetings, qualifying examinations, participation in journal clubs and seminars, etc.) adhere to the requirements set by the Basic Medical Sciences PhD Program (for information on admissions and requirements go to: http://www.southalabama.edu/com/phd.shtml). Trainees will be required to complete the Qualifying Examination early in the second year of Training Grant support and to subsequently submit a proposal for an individual predoctoral fellowship to an extramural funding agency.
Contact: Dr. Mary Townsley, Program Director
Center for Lung Biology, MSB 3340
University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688
Phone: 251-460-6815
Email: mtownsley@usouthal.edu