# Program in Biomedical Sciences

> **NIH NIH T32** · OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY · 2021 · $487,629

## Abstract

The Program in Biomedical Sciences (PBMS) is a new degree-granting interdisciplinary program designed to
provide rigorous training in molecular, biochemical and cellular biology for trainees pursing a career in
research-related disciplines. It replaces our prior NIGMS-funded program with substaintial curricular reform
designed to meet the needs of the current biomedical research workforce. PBMS provides high quality didactic
training that includes scientific content interwoven with elements that enhance the development of professional
skills and ensures the highest standard of research training. PBMS is comprised of six research hubs focused
on 1) Biochemical, Molecular and Structural Biology; 2) Chemical Physiology; 3) Differentiation, Development
and Disease, 4) Genome Sciences; 5) Integrated Cancer Biology; 6) Infectious Disease and Immunology.
These hubs provide intensive academic environments that are reflective of research strengths at OHSU and
facilitate the training needs of our diverse group of students. Hubs are populated by highly dedicated faculty
and trainees at all levels to create inspiring research training opportunites. The mission of PBMS is to train
students from a diversity of personal backgrounds and biomedical disciplines so they are prepared to
successfully enter the biomedical research workforce. Associated with PBMS is this proposed T32 program,
which is fully integrated into the PBMS structure. It brings added value through new experiential learning and
career development opportunites, and creating a growing cohort that fosters inclusiveness. The overarching
objective is to provide high-quality research training and facilitate transition into a variety of potential careers.
This is supported by curricular reform that includes mentored research experiences, interdisciplinary scientific
research training, experiential professional training, and an environment that enhances opportunities for
collaborative work. The objectives of the program are: 1) Provide trainees with the specific skills they need to
successfully enter the biomedical workforce in the field of their choosing. This includes activities that inform
students about career opportunities, how to prepare for their career choice, and networking opportunities to
facilitate career entry; 2) Enhance the training environment to become more inclusive and supportive, with the
goal of building and sustaining diversity at all levels in our program; 3) Expand the highly collaborative nature
of our research enterprise by encouraging trainee involvement in identifying and participating in new
collaborations; 4) Reduce time to completion from the current average 5.6 years to 4.5 years, which is
addressed by substantial curricular reform; 5) Increase the completion rate for all trainees. In the past 5-years
98% of well-represented trainees but only 85% from underrepresented groups completed the PhD. Improved
retention is based on efforts to build a more inclusive training envir...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10270486
- **Project number:** 1T32GM142619-01
- **Recipient organization:** OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** AMANDA K MCCULLOUGH
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $487,629
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2021-07-01 → 2026-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10270486

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10270486, Program in Biomedical Sciences (1T32GM142619-01). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10270486. Licensed CC0.

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