# Training Grant in Genomic Analysis and Interpretation

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES · 2021 · $332,847

## Abstract

Project Summary/Abstract
The human genome project and its offshoots have dramatically increased the amount of genetic data available
to researchers. Turning the flood of data generated by rapidly evolving genomic technologies and other
biomedical data sources into actionable knowledge is one of the greatest scientific challenges of the 21st
Century. In spite of many recent advances in computational hardware, we still lack adequate theory and
algorithms to perform many fundamental genomic analysis tasks with speed and precision. It will take a new
generation of scientists trained in the biological, mathematical, and computational sciences to push forward our
nation's genomic agenda. Our objective is to train students with the skills needed to thrive in this modern, data-
driven era of biomedical research. Students with these skills will advance biomedical knowledge and impact
public health in ways that we can only dimly foresee.
Few universities have the research infrastructure and human resources to mount a genomic training program
of the scope possible at UCLA. The convergence of cutting edge genomic technologies, world-class computing
resources, an excellent basic and clinical research faculty, and a highly rated educational institution allows us
to attract and train students of the highest caliber. Our proposed renewal of the Genomic Analysis Training
Program will support eight predoctoral trainees per year from a variety of disciplines. To maximize the number
of trainees in genomic analysis and interpretation, we ordinarily limit them to two years of support each.
Students who have completed the program will be encouraged to continue to join the training activities
throughout their time at UCLA. The program course curriculum provides a rigorous and comprehensive
foundation in the biological, computational and statistical sciences. The core curriculum includes courses in
molecular biology, human genetics, probability, statistics, bioinformatics, and biomedical ethics. To help
students build successful research careers in the current era of rapidly evolving, interdisciplinary science, the
program also emphasizes training and resources in critical communication, collaboration, and career
development skills. Students are required to present their research at our yearly research retreat, and are
strongly encouraged to present at other research conferences. Our diverse training faculty come from multiple
UCLA departments and disciplines; all have compelling records in both research, and mentoring students.
During the previous funding period we made adjustments based on programmatic assessments, feedback from
our trainees, and advances in scientific knowledge and education theory. In this renewal we have undertaken a
comprehensive evaluation of the program and revised the program to improve the overall quality of the training
experience. We believe this will allow us to continue to produce excellent trainees who will make a substantial
impact on bio...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10180995
- **Project number:** 5T32HG002536-20
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
- **Principal Investigator:** JEANETTE Christine PAPP
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $332,847
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2002-07-01 → 2022-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10180995

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10180995, Training Grant in Genomic Analysis and Interpretation (5T32HG002536-20). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-14 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10180995. Licensed CC0.

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