# Graduate Training in Cellular and Molecular Pathogenesis of Human Diseases

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON · 2024 · $314,616

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT
The Cellular and Molecular Pathology (CMP) Graduate Training Program is a joint venture of the University of
Wisconsin (UW)-Madison Graduate School, the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine and the
School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH). CMP provides rigorous didactic training in fundamental basic
biomedical sciences combined with interdisciplinary and innovative training in the pathogenesis of major
human diseases. The goal of the CMP program is to create a stimulating and robust intellectual environment
for predoctoral training embedded in a dynamic basic and clinical translational research atmosphere in order to
develop the skills needed to move biological knowledge toward clinical application. Biomedical Graduate
Training for the future demands that first rate academic scientists graduate with appropriate operational,
technical and professional skills that will position them for diverse bioscience careers in academia, industry
or government. The primary mission of the CMP program is to answer this demand and prepare our
graduates for productive careers in the rapidly evolving biomedical research field. The program provides
operational (in-depth knowledge, rigorous and reproducible experimental design, critical thinking), technical
(teaching state-of-the-art methods, rigor and reproducibility) and professional (career development, IDPs and
other opportunities) skills to ensure student success. The overall objective of CMP is to educate trainees so
that they have a fundamental knowledge of pathology and molecular medicine, and have an in-depth research
experience that combines pathobiological and translational clinical research. CMP’s specific objective is to
ensure optimal PhD completion rates and time-to-degree with the implementation of monitored IDPs, student
success and progress monitoring. CMP objectives will integrate measurable outcomes the program intends to
achieve, such as appropriate completion rates, career placement outcomes and student retention rates. The
Program draws 85 PhD, MD/PhD or MD funded faculty trainers from 24 departments. We are requesting
training of eight pre-doctoral students under the Molecular Medicine Program. Trainees will be supported in
the first or second year of their training. Candidates will be selected based on commitment to research
documented by research experience, letters of recommendation and the potential to enhance diversity and
make significant contributions toward the health-related research needs of our nation. Our curriculum provides
interdisciplinary and integrated training in fundamental concepts in modern pathobiology with an emphasis on
biochemical, cellular and molecular approaches to the study of human disease, including training in statistics,
rigor and reproducibility and responsible conduct in research. CMP helps students to develop teaching and
leadership skills through committee service, presentations and workshop teaching. The proposed progra...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10839847
- **Project number:** 5T32GM135119-05
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
- **Principal Investigator:** Zsuzsanna Fabry
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2024
- **Award amount:** $314,616
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2020-07-01 → 2025-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10839847

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10839847, Graduate Training in Cellular and Molecular Pathogenesis of Human Diseases (5T32GM135119-05). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10839847. Licensed CC0.

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