# Transdisciplinary Training in Biomolecular and Biomedical Sciences

> **NIH NIH T32** · FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY · 2021 · $308,063

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY
Florida International University (FIU) proposes to establish a Transdisciplinary Biomolecular & Biomedical
Sciences (TBBS) training program in the area of transdisciplinary basic biomedical sciences. FIU is the public,
urban research university in Miami. As a Hispanic Serving Institution, FIU has a significant majority (77%) from
historically underrepresented populations. Therefore, FIU has a proven record of recruiting, retaining and
graduating minority students, and a University leadership committed to providing institutional resources to ensure
successful student outcomes. We propose to create a transdisciplinary predoctoral training program with a
cohort of eight participants (four students in each class) supported for two years. We will provide an
interdisciplinary and collaborative setting for rigorous doctoral training in technical, operational and
professional skills for basic biomedical research. There will be priority to support participants in
interdisciplinary collaborations to increase the number of doctoral graduates who conduct their dissertation
research across health-relevant disciplines in more than one laboratory. Students will be trained to design,
implement and interpret rigorous and reproducible research. The program graduates will be well-prepared for
engaging a collaborative team approach in their future career activities. We will set goals for student
achievements in publications, presentations in national conferences, individual fellowship grants and on-time
graduation. We will implement effective evidence-based strategies for doctoral research training,
mentoring and student retention. The TBBS program will establish a diverse and inclusive community support
system. We will measure the success in recruiting, retention and program completion for doctoral students from
diverse backgrounds in order to monitor the validity of the evidence-based approaches. The students will have
venues to develop social, management and leadership skills for a well-rounded education experience. We will
assess and respond to the results from students/mentor surveys, and program evaluation so that the scientific
research climate is inclusive and supportive of trainee development. This training program will prepare the
students for diverse roles in the biomedical workforce by providing career workshops, network, and
internship opportunities. We will track and provide publicly available information on the post-training career
outcome of the graduates from this training program. We expect to increase the number of graduates who enter
science related non-academic career paths immediately after obtaining their PhD degrees, versus the number
of graduates who accept postdoctoral research positions in universities. We also expect to increase the number
of URM graduates who proceed successfully in career paths for university teaching and non-traditional positions
in the modern biomedical workforce.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10150872
- **Project number:** 5T32GM132054-03
- **Recipient organization:** FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** LIDIA KOS
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $308,063
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2019-07-01 → 2024-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10150872

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10150872, Transdisciplinary Training in Biomolecular and Biomedical Sciences (5T32GM132054-03). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10150872. Licensed CC0.

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