# Molecular and Cellular Biology Training

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO · 2020 · $867,701

## Abstract

Project Summary/Abstract
The Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) training program at the University of Chicago is a long-
standing interdisciplinary program that trains graduate students for independent academic and research
careers in the biomedical sciences. This application requests support for years 42 through 46.
Historically, the MCB program has actively supported 20-30 students for 2-3 years each, with a total of
~45-60 trainees in residence at any given time. Students participating in this program are drawn
primarily from four graduate programs: (1) Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, (2) Cell and
Molecular Biology, (3) Development, Regeneration, and Stem Cell Biology, and (4) Microbiology. Based
on the strong track record of the MCB program and the large pool of highly qualified training grant-
eligible students, we request renewal of the current allotment of 23 slots for the next funding period.
 The mission of the MCB program is to train students to analyze biological processes using the
conceptual and experimental tools of biochemistry and molecular, cellular, and structural biology. This
training program is focused around a coherent set of scientific themes, but is intrinsically
interdisciplinary in nature. The students take a core set of courses in molecular biology, cell biology,
macromolecular structure, and quantitative biology. They subsequently pursue research projects
involving a diverse set of model systems and approaches. The scientific interactions among the
trainees are extensive, and are promoted by formal mechanisms that include monthly student
presentations at the MCB Research in Progress series, meetings with trainee-invited distinguished
lecturers, and the annual MCB poster session, as well as the weekly MCB-affiliated Graduate Student
Seminar series and the annual Molecular Biosciences retreat. The MCB Director or co-Director meets
individually with each trainee in residence on an annual basis, to monitor the trainee's academic and
research progress and to obtain feedback about the program.
 Historically, the MCB training program has taken the lead in developing a framework for
comprehensive graduate training in the molecular biosciences, and this process is ongoing. For
example, the MCB Director and co-Director pioneered the development of an advanced bioethics
course and a new quantitative biology course. In the Biological Sciences Division, the MCB training
program provides unique opportunities for communication and collaboration between researchers who
share an interest in approaching biological questions at the molecular and cellular level.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9964824
- **Project number:** 5T32GM007183-45
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
- **Principal Investigator:** BENJAMIN S GLICK
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $867,701
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 1975-07-01 → 2022-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9964824

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9964824, Molecular and Cellular Biology Training (5T32GM007183-45). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9964824. Licensed CC0.

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