# Training in Mechanistic, Interdisciplinary Studies of Biological Systems

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · 2020 · $283,070

## Abstract

Project Summary/Abstract
The School of Medicine (Departments of Biochemistry & Biophysics, Cell Biology &
Physiology,) and the College of Arts and Sciences (Department of Biology) request 5
years of support to jointly train predoctoral students for 2 years in mechanistic,
interdisciplinary studies of biological systems (MiBio). MiBio is built on the foundation of
a highly collaborative and accomplished faculty that employs multi-disciplinary
approaches. The MiBio training plan provides students with a variety of experiences to
enrich the breadth and rigor of their scientific training. Students will receive in-depth
training in scientific writing and criticism, participate in a retreat that will act as a forum
for sharing research progress and sparking collaboration, and plan a themed symposium
to develop trainees' leadership skills and provide the opportunity to interact with the
nation's top scientists. We have developed novel platforms for trainees to better navigate
the otherwise-overwhelming breadth available in UNC departmental seminar series and
to maximize the efficiency of information transfer on cutting edge techniques, while
empowering students.
UNC attracts an outstanding cadre of trainee candidates interested in biochemistry,
cellular, and molecular biology. The long-term goal of MiBio is to help these trainees
realize their full potential as innovative and sophisticated leaders in their fields.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9964844
- **Project number:** 5T32GM119999-04
- **Recipient organization:** UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL
- **Principal Investigator:** DALE A RAMSDEN
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $283,070
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2017-07-01 → 2022-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9964844

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9964844, Training in Mechanistic, Interdisciplinary Studies of Biological Systems (5T32GM119999-04). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9964844. Licensed CC0.

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