# Predoctoral Training at the Interface Chemistry and Biology

> **NIH NIH T32** · YALE UNIVERSITY · 2023 · $530,535

## Abstract

Project Summary/Abstract
The broad mission of the predoctoral Chemistry/Biology Interface Training Program (CBITP) is to educate,
train, and develop early-career scientists of diverse backgrounds to be thought leaders, role models and
innovators at the Chemistry/Biology Interface for the greater benefit of humanity. The overall objective of the
program is to train scientists who will make strong contributions to the chemical biological sciences leading to a
sustained impact, ultimately benefitting society. During their supported training period in years 2 (5 students)
and 3 (5 students) of the overall CBITP, students will: 1) Develop broad background knowledge of modern
chemical biology research; 2) Develop strong background knowledge of detailed methods used in the chemical
biology field; 3) Demonstrate advanced knowledge in specialized areas of chemical biology, including critical
evaluation of molecular structure, function, (bio)synthesis, reactivity, and application in basic cellular/
organismal physiology; 4) Design, perform and communicate original, high-quality, rigorous (robust controls
and statistical analysis), and ethically-conducted research upon critically examining previous scientific
knowledge in chemical biology; 5) Express self-efficacy and professionalism to navigate the biomedical
science career landscape; and 6) Develop professional oral and written communication skills. As large pharma
internal Research & Development (R&D) efforts have decreased, job opportunities within the growing
biotech/biopharma sector have increased. The founding of new biopharma ventures, by definition, involves a
combination of chemistry and biology. The rationale for the training of students at this interface will not only
help supply the workforce in the biotech/biopharma sector but will also produce the next generation of faculty
and entrepreneurs to promote science and technology innovations and maintain U.S. leadership in these areas
on the world stage. The program takes advantage of the very deep and diverse chemical, biological, and
biomedical sciences applicant pool at Yale University as well as the extraordinary research strengths of the
associated faculty. We have established a rigorous CBITP core curriculum with new and intensive half credit
modules, which allows the students more flexibility in matching instruction and coursework with their
educational and research needs. We have also established an assortment of CBITP-specific hands-on
research (e.g., high-throughput screening, genomics, proteomics, etc) and career (e.g., internships with
biopharma, alternative careers in bioscience, etc) workshops in addition to chemical biology symposia and
conferences to promote overall student and program successes. To evaluate the efficacy, training outcomes,
and career outcomes emerging from our existing and new programmatic activities, in addition to exploring the
experiences of our trainees, we will employ a data-driven mixed-methods approach for ...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10628150
- **Project number:** 1T32GM149444-01
- **Recipient organization:** YALE UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** Jason Michael Crawford
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2023
- **Award amount:** $530,535
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2023-07-01 → 2028-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10628150

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10628150, Predoctoral Training at the Interface Chemistry and Biology (1T32GM149444-01). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10628150. Licensed CC0.

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