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Molecular Biophysics Training Grant

Award Number: T32GM008284
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/30/1988
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2023

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Molecular Biophysics Training Grant - PROJECT SUMMARY / ABSTRACT The UCSF Graduate Group in Biophysics is seeking continuation of its established training program in molecular biophysics. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary training at the interface between biology, physics, chemistry and mathematics to address fundamental questions in molecular function and cellular processes. We recruit a diverse group of students with quantitative backgrounds and train them to design and conduct rigorous experimental and computational research. We seek funding at a sustained level of 12 appointed predoctoral trainees, each supported for a maximum of two years. The program's objectives are to (i) provide our students with both a foundation in quantitative, physical approaches and a sophisticated understanding of biology; (ii) bridge computational and experimental biophysical methods; and (iii) prepare the next generation of leaders in their field and career. Hallmarks of our program include: (i) Collaborative and interdisciplinary research. The Biophysics program currently comprises faculty from 9 departments and 3 Schools. Faculty membership grew from 46 to 59 in the last funding period, adding several new faculty with expertise in mathematics, computer science, chemistry, and physics. The Biophysics program is a primary catalyst for bridging between the physical and biological sciences, responding to a growing need for quantitative approaches to biology and medicine. Faculty and students publish many collaborative papers. Retreats and journal clubs foster further collaborative interactions. (ii) An innovative and evolving curriculum. Our core values of collaboration and interdisciplinary research are instilled from day one in “Bootcamp”, and continue in well-tested and new intensive project-based core courses designed to establish a common knowledge and language, and to foster team skills. A modular panel of “selectives” addresses important knowledge gaps, inherent in the diverse scientific backgrounds of our students. Current and new `mini courses' facilitate deep exploration of research topics in small groups with faculty experts, and allow the curriculum to adjust to current scientific developments. Changes are made regularly in response to student and alumni feedback and program assessment. (iii) Intensive training in communication, and preparation for diverse careers. We emphasize training in key competencies needed in diverse careers in academia, industry, or the public sector, including oral and written presentation, communication, and teamwork skills. Students can participate in career preparation workshops and internships, and many take on leadership roles in outreach and teaching. Our alumni include leaders in both academia and industry, including several who have started successful companies. (iv) Continued commitment to diversity. Our diverse current students and alumni are successful in their research and careers. We will augment our current structured approach to recruitment and retention of diverse students with new program-specific initiatives.


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: 2024 ( Subtotal = -$43,372 )
2024	2022	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, THE	1855 FOLSOM ST STE 425	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94103	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	35	5/14/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$43,372
														Subtotal = -$43,372

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $519,443 )
2022	2022	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, THE	1855 FOLSOM ST STE 425	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	35	5/6/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$503,519
2022	2022	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, THE	1855 FOLSOM ST STE 425	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	35	5/31/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$12
2022	2022	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, THE	1855 FOLSOM ST STE 425	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	002	35	9/9/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$15,871
2022	2017	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, THE	1855 FOLSOM ST STE 425	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	003	30	9/26/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$65
														Subtotal = $519,443

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $483,372 )
2021	2021	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, THE	1855 FOLSOM ST STE 425	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	34	5/21/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$483,372
														Subtotal = $483,372

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $433,856 )
2020	2020	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, THE	1855 FOLSOM ST STE 425	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	33	6/5/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$433,856
														Subtotal = $433,856

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $428,413 )
2019	2019	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, THE	1855 FOLSOM ST STE 425	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	002	32	6/27/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$428,413
2019	2018	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, THE	1855 FOLSOM ST STE 425	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	31	2/17/2019	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$51,506
2019	2017	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, THE	1855 FOLSOM ST STE 425	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	30	2/17/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$51,506
														Subtotal = $428,413

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $423,103 )
2018	2018	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, THE	1855 FOLSOM ST STE 420	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94103	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	31	6/28/2018	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$423,103
														Subtotal = $423,103

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $552,418 )
2017	2017	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO	1855 FOLSOM ST STE 425	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94103	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	003	30	7/14/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$6,065
2017	2017	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO	1855 FOLSOM ST STE 425	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94103	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	002	30	6/14/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$546,353
2017	2016	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, THE	1855 FOLSOM ST STE 420	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94103	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	29	2/4/2017	EXTENSION WITH OR WITHOUT FUNDS	$56,428
2017	2015	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, THE	1855 FOLSOM ST STE 420	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94103	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	28	2/4/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$56,428
														Subtotal = $552,418

Issue Date FY: 2016 ( Subtotal = $553,273 )
2016	2016	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SAN FRANCISCO	BOX 0812	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	29	6/24/2016	EXTENSION WITH OR WITHOUT FUNDS	$553,273
														Subtotal = $553,273

Issue Date FY: 2015 ( Subtotal = $547,363 )
2015	2015	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SAN FRANCISCO	BOX 0812	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	28	5/4/2015	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$547,363
														Subtotal = $547,363

Issue Date FY: 2014 ( Subtotal = $541,609 )
2014	2014	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SAN FRANCISCO	BOX 0812	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	27	7/29/2014	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$541,609
														Subtotal = $541,609

Issue Date FY: 2013 ( Subtotal = $535,855 )
2013	2013	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SAN FRANCISCO	BOX 0812	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	26	6/26/2013	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$535,855
														Subtotal = $535,855

Issue Date FY: 2012 ( Subtotal = $459,021 )
2012	2012	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SAN FRANCISCO	BOX 0812	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	25	6/25/2012	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$459,021
														Subtotal = $459,021

Issue Date FY: 2011 ( Subtotal = $484,416 )
2011	2011	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SAN FRANCISCO	BOX 0812	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	24	6/29/2011	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$484,416
														Subtotal = $484,416

Issue Date FY: 2010 ( Subtotal = $478,973 )
2010	2010	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SAN FRANCISCO	BOX 0812	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	23	6/23/2010	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$478,973
														Subtotal = $478,973

Issue Date FY: 2009 ( Subtotal = $476,329 )
2009	2009	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SAN FRANCISCO	BOX 0812	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	22	6/9/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$476,329
														Subtotal = $476,329

Issue Date FY: 2008 ( Subtotal = $473,685 )
2008	2008	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SAN FRANCISCO	BOX 0812	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	21	6/23/2008	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$473,685
														Subtotal = $473,685

Issue Date FY: 2007 ( Subtotal = $362,695 )
2007	2007	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SAN FRANCISCO	BOX 0812	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	20	6/27/2007	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$362,695
														Subtotal = $362,695

Issue Date FY: 2006 ( Subtotal = $368,637 )
2006	2006	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SAN FRANCISCO	BOX 0812	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	19	7/1/2006	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$368,637
														Subtotal = $368,637

Issue Date FY: 2004 ( Subtotal = $368,637 )
2004	2004	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SAN FRANCISCO	BOX 0812	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	17	6/21/2004	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$368,637
														Subtotal = $368,637

Issue Date FY: 2003 ( Subtotal = $358,217 )
2003	2003	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SAN FRANCISCO	BOX 0812	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Cell Biology and Biophysics Research	000	16	6/23/2003	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$358,217
														Subtotal = $358,217

Issue Date FY: 2002 ( Subtotal = $317,272 )
2002	2002	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SAN FRANCISCO	BOX 0812	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	94143	SAN FRANCISCO	USA	Cell Biology and Biophysics Research	000	15	6/14/2002	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$317,272
														Subtotal = $317,272

Grand Total All Awards = $10,182,601

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Molecular Biophysics Training Grant

Award Number: T32GM008284

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/30/1988

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2023

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