# Genetics and Cell Biology

> **NIH NIH T32** · ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY · 2020 · $433,850

## Abstract

Project Summary/Abstract:
This application is a renewal for a pre-doctoral training program in Genetics and Cell Biology at The
Rockefeller University, an institution with a rich history in these areas. The Genetics and Cell Biology Training
Program is specifically designed for education in genetics and cell biology, and incorporates required
coursework, including a new Integrated & Quantitative aspects of Genetics and Cell Biology course exclusively
for trainees, and research opportunities in a very broad range of genetics and cell biology. The 47 faculty
trainers are accomplished scientists, including 3 Nobel laureates and 19 members of the US National Academy
of Sciences, with a shared interest and experience in graduate education. The interdisciplinary nature of the
program encourages trainees to perform collaborative work in various areas with different faculty.
We propose to support 12 pre-doctoral trainees during year 2 and year 3 of graduate study. The applicant pool
is outstanding, including a large number of students with accomplished undergraduate records, extensive
research experience and a strong interest in genetics and cell biology. Trainees would be mentored by the
Program Director; a Program Advisory Committee of selected faculty for general curriculum and research
advice; and a Faculty Advisory Committee, specifically designed for each trainee to provide detailed
experimental guidance. An External Advisory Committee will evaluate the effectiveness of the program and
provide advice on new initiatives.
Finally, the University provides extensive support for the graduate program in general, which benefits the
Genetics and Cell Biology training program. The confluence of these attributes defines a specific training
program that equip trainees with the educational background, analytical abilities, and experimental expertise to
forge future advances in genetics and cell biology.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9964832
- **Project number:** 5T32GM066699-17
- **Recipient organization:** ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** SIDNEY STRICKLAND
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $433,850
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2004-07-01 → 2022-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9964832

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9964832, Genetics and Cell Biology (5T32GM066699-17). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9964832. Licensed CC0.

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