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UCSF-Proctor Clinician Vision Scholars K12 Program

Award Number: K12EY031372
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 05/01/2020
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2025

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UCSF-Proctor Clinician Vision Scholars K12 Program - PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT We propose the establishment of a UCSF-Proctor Clinician Vision Scholars K12 program for the mentoring and training of talented and diverse faculty Scholars in high quality, reproducible scientific research and the development of successful academic careers in ophthalmology and vision sciences. UCSF is one of the world’s leading health sciences institutions and this program will build on existing strengths in clinical and translational sciences, bioengineering, and career development. The objectives of the program are to 1) mentor and train exceptional and diverse junior faculty in developing methodological expertise and impactful research programs; and 2) transition the K12 Scholars to become independent investigators and successful academic careers. Two clinician-scientists with complementary scientific expertise and leadership skills will co-direct the program. An accomplished group of Mentors with broad expertise and strong records of mentorship and collaboration will provide the Scholars with structured mentorship across three Tracks. Track 1 is focused on epidemiology/randomized clinical trials/global health, Track 2 on basic and translational discovery science, specifically around the themes of ocular genetics & therapeutics, visual system injury, plasticity, & regeneration, and neurodegeneration, and Track 3 on bioengineering and innovation investigations. Key activities in the training plan include: 1) high-quality mentored research; 2) a customized didactic curriculum tailored to the Track; 3) career development and academic success skills; 4) detailed plan for transition to independence; and 5) training in the responsible conduct of research. The career development and transition to independence activities emphasize oral and written communication, grant writing, leadership, networking, responsible conduct of research, and scientific management skills. An Advisory Committee will work with the program directors to select K12 Scholars, monitor their progress, and identify opportunities for program quality improvement. An External Advisory Board will also provide input on program evaluation and strategic planning. The planned duration of appointments is three years and the projected number of junior faculty Scholars is two training at any given time. The intended outcomes for Scholars are engagement in rigorous, reproducible research, the development of funded independent ophthalmology and vision science research programs with a lasting impact on the field and a focus on improving human health and alleviating blindness, and the advancement of successful academic careers as leaders and mentors in the field.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $640,451 )
2025	2025	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, THE	1855 FOLSOM ST STE 425	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94103	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Vision Research	000	6	9/10/2025	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$640,451
2025	2024	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, THE	1855 FOLSOM ST STE 425	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94103	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Vision Research	001	5	9/11/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $640,451

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $531,415 )
2024	2024	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, THE	1855 FOLSOM ST STE 425	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94103	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Vision Research	000	5	5/2/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$531,415
														Subtotal = $531,415

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $531,415 )
2023	2023	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, THE	1855 FOLSOM ST STE 425	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Vision Research	000	4	6/8/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$531,415
														Subtotal = $531,415

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $531,415 )
2022	2022	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, THE	1855 FOLSOM ST STE 425	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Vision Research	000	3	4/18/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$531,415
														Subtotal = $531,415

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $531,415 )
2021	2021	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, THE	1855 FOLSOM ST STE 425	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Vision Research	000	2	5/24/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$531,415
														Subtotal = $531,415

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $531,415 )
2020	2020	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, THE	1855 FOLSOM ST STE 425	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Vision Research	000	1	4/9/2020	NEW	$531,415
														Subtotal = $531,415

Grand Total All Awards = $3,297,526

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UCSF-Proctor Clinician Vision Scholars K12 Program

Award Number: K12EY031372

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 05/01/2020

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2025

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