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Interdisciplinary Visual Sciences (IVS) Training Program

Award Number: T32EY017271
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 05/01/2008
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2029

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Interdisciplinary Visual Sciences (IVS) Training Program - The training and retention of the next generation of vision scientists was a major goal in the 2021 NEI strategic plan. In line with this mission, this T32 renewal application requests support to increase our Interdisciplinary Vision Sciences (IVS) training program to four predoctoral and two post-doctoral positions annually for years 16-20. Predoctoral trainees drawn from seven interdisciplinary graduate programs will be supported for one year, extendable to two by fair competition annually. Postdoctoral trainees are drawn from our preceptors’ laboratories. Our training plan includes multidisciplinary aspects of the visual system, ranging from study of single molecules to the mechanisms underlying ophthalmic diseases and cognitive processing of the visual input. All trainees take an intensive 3 credit semester long course “Biology of Vision” that is team-taught by faculty and IVS preceptors and includes basis of grantsmanship and grant writing skills as a pathway to independence. Training is supplemented with monthly meetings that encompass subjects ranging from science communication, aspects of professional development, issues regarding rigor, reproducibility and the responsible conduct of research, and the development of mentoring relationships. The plan further details the exposure of trainees to a broader appreciation of basic vision research through seminar series of invited speakers, faculty, and the trainees themselves. Every trainee is required to present their scientific work at least yearly. Clinical exposure is also mediated by requiring attendance to weekly UPMC Vision Institute Grand Rounds, and the annual ”Vision Research Day” where all in Ophthalmology meet for a day of clinical and Basic research discussions. The plan involves 18 preceptors with secured funding from three schools in two universities that have a diverse range of vision science research programs. Preceptors receive training themselves in the mentor-mentee relationship. Our program is the only vision training program in Pittsburgh to offer a broad appreciation of vision science and the interdisciplinary aspects of vision research. The past 10 years saw most IVS trainees succeed and remain in research-intensive or -related careers in academia and industry. Several have subsequently secured independent grant funding. We feel that this justifies the continuing T32 support from the NEI so that we can add to the next generation of vision scientists and researchers.


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: 2026 ( Subtotal = $110,507 )
2026	2026	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	4200 FIFTH AVENUE	PITTSBURGH	PA	15260	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	000	18	7/10/2026	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$110,507
														Subtotal = $110,507

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $237,132 )
2025	2025	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	4200 FIFTH AVENUE	PITTSBURGH	PA	15260	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	001	17	8/25/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$237,132
2025	2023	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	4200 FIFTH AVENUE	PITTSBURGH	PA	15260	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	000	15	3/20/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $237,132

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $211,169 )
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	4200 FIFTH AVENUE	PITTSBURGH	PA	15260	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	000	16	7/17/2024	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$211,169
														Subtotal = $211,169

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $238,989 )
2023	2023	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	4200 FIFTH AVENUE	PITTSBURGH	PA	15260	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	000	15	5/18/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$238,989
														Subtotal = $238,989

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $233,044 )
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, THE	4200 5TH AVE	PITTSBURGH	PA	15260	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	003	14	6/30/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$2
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, THE	4200 5TH AVE	PITTSBURGH	PA	15260	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	000	14	4/25/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$233,046
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, THE	4200 5TH AVE	PITTSBURGH	PA	15260	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	002	14	5/18/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2022	2021	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, THE	4200 5TH AVE	PITTSBURGH	PA	15260	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	001	13	5/4/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $233,044

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $202,828 )
2021	2021	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, THE	4200 5TH AVE	PITTSBURGH	PA	15260	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	000	13	4/16/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$202,828
														Subtotal = $202,828

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $131,830 )
2020	2020	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH THE	3520 FIFTH AVE	PITTSBURGH	PA	15213	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	002	12	4/27/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$131,830
2020	2019	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH THE	3520 FIFTH AVE	PITTSBURGH	PA	15213	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	001	11	1/28/2020	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$102,448
2020	2018	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH THE	3520 FIFTH AVE	PITTSBURGH	PA	15213	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	000	10	1/28/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$102,448
														Subtotal = $131,830

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $182,360 )
2019	2019	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH THE	3520 FIFTH AVE	PITTSBURGH	PA	15213	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	000	11	4/24/2019	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$182,360
														Subtotal = $182,360

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $361,478 )
2018	2018	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH THE	3520 FIFTH AVE	PITTSBURGH	PA	15213	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	000	10	4/27/2018	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$352,937
2018	2018	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH THE	3520 FIFTH AVE	PITTSBURGH	PA	15213	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	001	10	5/24/2018	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$8,541
														Subtotal = $361,478

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $359,031 )
2017	2017	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH THE	3520 FIFTH AVE	PITTSBURGH	PA	15213	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	000	9	4/24/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$354,223
2017	2017	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH THE	3520 FIFTH AVE	PITTSBURGH	PA	15213	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	002	9	7/17/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$2,022
2017	2017	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH THE	3520 FIFTH AVE	PITTSBURGH	PA	15213	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	001	8	5/26/2017	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$2,786
														Subtotal = $359,031

Issue Date FY: 2016 ( Subtotal = $376,580 )
2016	2016	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH	123 UNIVERSITY PLACE	PITTSBURGH	PA	15213	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	000	8	4/25/2016	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$376,580
														Subtotal = $376,580

Issue Date FY: 2015 ( Subtotal = $364,411 )
2015	2015	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH	123 UNIVERSITY PLACE	PITTSBURGH	PA	15213	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	000	7	4/16/2015	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$364,411
														Subtotal = $364,411

Issue Date FY: 2014 ( Subtotal = $206,875 )
2014	2014	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH	123 UNIVERSITY PLACE	PITTSBURGH	PA	15213	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	000	6	4/10/2014	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$206,875
														Subtotal = $206,875

Issue Date FY: 2012 ( Subtotal = $73,981 )
2012	2012	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH	FIFTH & BIGELOW BOULEVARD	PITTSBURGH	PA	15213	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	000	5	6/1/2012	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$73,981
														Subtotal = $73,981

Issue Date FY: 2011 ( Subtotal = $41,159 )
2011	2011	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH	FIFTH & BIGELOW BOULEVARD	PITTSBURGH	PA	15213	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	000	4	6/9/2011	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$41,159
														Subtotal = $41,159

Issue Date FY: 2010 ( Subtotal = $76,181 )
2010	2010	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH	FIFTH & BIGELOW BOULEVARD	PITTSBURGH	PA	15213	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	000	3	4/30/2010	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$76,181
														Subtotal = $76,181

Issue Date FY: 2009 ( Subtotal = $75,740 )
2009	2009	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH	FIFTH & BIGELOW BOULEVARD	PITTSBURGH	PA	15213	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	000	2	4/21/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$75,740
														Subtotal = $75,740

Issue Date FY: 2008 ( Subtotal = $75,300 )
2008	2008	UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH	FIFTH & BIGELOW BOULEVARD	PITTSBURGH	PA	15213	ALLEGHENY	USA	Vision Research	000	1	4/18/2008	NEW	$75,300
														Subtotal = $75,300

Grand Total All Awards = $3,558,595

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Interdisciplinary Visual Sciences (IVS) Training Program

Award Number: T32EY017271

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 05/01/2008

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2029

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