# TRAINING PROGRAM IN DEVELOPMENTAL GENETICS

> **NIH NIH T32** · NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · 2020 · $180,229

## Abstract

Abstract
 The Developmental Genetics (DG) Training Program at New York University joins faculty from the
Department of Biology and the School of Medicine (SoM). The goal of the DG Program is to produce
trainees who are skilled, rigorous and imaginative scientists in the field of developmental genetics.
Developmental genetics has become one of the most successful and exciting disciplines in biology. Due to
the extensive conservation of the molecular mechanisms that control development, discoveries in different
model organisms produce a synergistic expansion of knowledge that often has direct relevance for human
health. A long-term goal of this program is to seed an interactive environment in which fundamental
research in developmental genetics leads to increased understanding of the molecular mechanisms that are
affected by disease. The Program currently consists of a group of 39 faculty members who are using
cutting-edge biochemical, imaging, genetic, genomics and computational approaches to study embryonic
development in a variety of organisms (mouse, Drosophila, C. elegans, zebrafish, Xenopus, Ciona,
Arabidopsis, yeast and bacteria). This program receives strong support from NYUSoM and the NYU Biology
Department, which provide state of the art facilities and recruit first-rate faculty at all levels. Aggressive
recruitment efforts by the open graduate programs at the Sackler School of Graduate studies at NYUSoM
and the Department of Biology at NYU have attracted high-caliber graduate students including many
underrepresented minority students. 26 students graduated from the program during the last funding period
and most are pursuing careers in science and medicine. Many of our previous graduates now hold faculty
positions at top institutions. The program currently has 32 students, four of whom are supported by this
training grant. Training in the Developmental Genetics program includes (a) rigorous research training in the
laboratories of DG faculty members, (b) a modular course that integrates lectures, laboratory sessions and
paper discussions to explore concepts and methods in developmental systems, (c) broad education in the
principles of biochemistry, genetics and cell biology, (d) opportunities for extended training in neuroscience
and computational biology, (e) active participation in the Developmental Genetics seminar series and
research presentations, (f) a bi-annual Developmental Genetics Student Symposium, (g) thorough training
in the responsible conduct of research, (h) a three-tiered mentoring system consisting of a first-year faculty
mentor, research advisor and thesis committee. The combination of strong programmatic leadership and
guidance, a well-crafted training program with proven results spanning more than 20 years, productive and
committed preceptors, talented and diverse trainees, and an outstanding scientific environment with key
expertise in all areas of developmental genetics justifies this request by the Developmental G...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9921456
- **Project number:** 5T32HD007520-22
- **Recipient organization:** NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- **Principal Investigator:** Jessica E Treisman
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $180,229
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 1999-05-01 → 2024-04-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9921456

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9921456, TRAINING PROGRAM IN DEVELOPMENTAL GENETICS (5T32HD007520-22). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-26 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9921456. Licensed CC0.

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