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Molecular Biophysics Training Program at Northwestern University

Award Number: T32GM008382
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/11/1990
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2022

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Molecular Biophysics Training Program at Northwestern University - DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This proposal requests continued support for the pre-doctoral Molecular Biophysics Training Program at Northwestern University. Since its establishment in 1990, the training program has played a major role in strengthening intellectual ties and stimulating interdisciplinary collaborations between preceptors and students in seven departments in the schools of arts & sciences, medicine, and engineering. Program preceptors conduct basic biomedical research on a broad range of topics that fall into one or more of the following categories: biophysics, biochemistry, structural biology, and computational biology. A variety of biological questions exploring molecular phenomena that impact gene transcription, translation, metal trafficking and homeostasis, electron transfer, mitochondrial positioning, viral fusion, chromosome structure, DNA-centric processes, RNA maturation, proteostasis, transport processes within the cell and across cell membranes, metabolic networks, and cellular signaling are being studied using physical approaches and/or principles. Crucial to the success of these endeavors is the ready availability of an extraordinary array of state-of-the-art instrumentation i research facilities staffed with highly-qualified personnel. Trainees of the program thus have unparalleled opportunities to receive training in many areas of contemporary molecular biophysics. Potential student trainees enter the training program through one of seven graduate programs. The training program has established a core biophysics curriculum that is taken by every trainee, allowing students from diverse backgrounds to share a common didactic experience. Trainees have numerous opportunities to develop oral presentation skills at a variety of program-sponsored forums that range from intimate settings including journal clubs and trainee seminars held every month to larger audiences at the monthly intra-mural seminars and the annual symposium. Extramural seminars and the annual symposium provide trainees opportunities for keeping abreast of the latest developments in the field and for networking with leaders in many scientific areas. Support for six trainees in their formative years of graduate education is requested, since it would allow the training program to have the greatest impact on student career development as they complete required coursework, learn to frame research questions, acquire and hone skills to answer those questions and develop skills to communicate their findings. Each trainee will be supported for a maximum of two years. Graduate training in molecular biophysics allows students to acquire a quantitative foundation based on chemical and physical principles for studying biological processes relevant to a wide range of public health issues; students trained in this area will be well-positioned to further our knowledge of human diseases and devise effective strategies for intervention.


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: 2023 ( Subtotal = -$6,156 )
2023	2020	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK STREET	EVANSTON	IL	60208	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	28	10/30/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$6,156
														Subtotal = -$6,156

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2021	2020	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK	EVANSTON	IL	60208	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	28	2/9/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $267,068 )
2020	2020	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK	EVANSTON	IL	60208	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	28	6/8/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$267,068
														Subtotal = $267,068

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $285,968 )
2019	2019	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK ST EVANSTON	EVANSTON	IL	60208	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	27	6/25/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$285,968
														Subtotal = $285,968

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $330,056 )
2018	2018	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK ST EVANSTON	EVANSTON	IL	60208	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	26	6/25/2018	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$282,780
2018	2018	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK ST EVANSTON	EVANSTON	IL	60208	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	26	7/6/2018	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$47,276
														Subtotal = $330,056

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $279,669 )
2017	2017	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK ST EVANSTON	EVANSTON	IL	60208	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	003	25	7/28/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$3,033
2017	2017	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK ST EVANSTON	EVANSTON	IL	60208	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	002	25	6/14/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$276,636
2017	2016	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK ST EVANSTON	EVANSTON	IL	60208	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	24	2/4/2017	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$55,696
2017	2015	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK ST EVANSTON	EVANSTON	IL	60208	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	23	2/4/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$55,696
														Subtotal = $279,669

Issue Date FY: 2016 ( Subtotal = $276,636 )
2016	2016	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK STREET	EVANSTON	IL	60208	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	24	6/30/2016	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$276,636
														Subtotal = $276,636

Issue Date FY: 2015 ( Subtotal = $272,670 )
2015	2015	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK STREET	EVANSTON	IL	60208	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	23	6/30/2015	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$272,670
														Subtotal = $272,670

Issue Date FY: 2014 ( Subtotal = $270,804 )
2014	2014	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK STREET	EVANSTON	IL	60208	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	22	6/30/2014	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$270,804
														Subtotal = $270,804

Issue Date FY: 2013 ( Subtotal = $223,273 )
2013	2013	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK STREET	EVANSTON	IL	60208	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	21	6/24/2013	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$223,273
														Subtotal = $223,273

Issue Date FY: 2012 ( Subtotal = $225,541 )
2012	2012	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK STREET	EVANSTON	IL	60208	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	20	6/18/2012	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$223,273
2012	2011	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK STREET	EVANSTON	IL	60208	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	19	11/7/2011	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$2,268
														Subtotal = $225,541

Issue Date FY: 2011 ( Subtotal = $218,672 )
2011	2011	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK STREET	EVANSTON	IL	60208	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	19	6/27/2011	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$218,672
														Subtotal = $218,672

Issue Date FY: 2010 ( Subtotal = $197,205 )
2010	2010	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK STREET	EVANSTON	IL	60208	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	18	6/23/2010	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$197,205
														Subtotal = $197,205

Issue Date FY: 2009 ( Subtotal = $304,598 )
2009	2009	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK STREET	EVANSTON	IL	60208	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	17	6/18/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$217,570
2009	2009	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK STREET	EVANSTON	IL	60201	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	17	8/12/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2009	2009	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK STREET	EVANSTON	IL	60208	COOK	USA	Trans-NIH Recovery Act Research Support	002	17	8/12/2009	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$87,028
														Subtotal = $304,598

Issue Date FY: 2008 ( Subtotal = $216,469 )
2008	2008	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK STREET	EVANSTON	IL	60201	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	16	7/28/2008	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$216,469
														Subtotal = $216,469

Issue Date FY: 2007 ( Subtotal = $216,469 )
2007	2007	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK STREET	EVANSTON	IL	60201	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	15	6/29/2007	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$216,469
														Subtotal = $216,469

Issue Date FY: 2006 ( Subtotal = $185,184 )
2006	2006	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK STREET	EVANSTON	IL	60201	COOK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	14	6/27/2006	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$185,184
														Subtotal = $185,184

Issue Date FY: 2002 ( Subtotal = $168,091 )
2002	2002	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK STREET	EVANSTON	IL	60201	COOK	USA	Cell Biology and Biophysics Research	000	13	5/30/2002	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$168,091
														Subtotal = $168,091

Issue Date FY: 2001 ( Subtotal = $161,035 )
2001	2001	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK STREET	EVANSTON	IL	60201	COOK	USA	Cell Biology and Biophysics Research	000	12	4/13/2001	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$161,035
														Subtotal = $161,035

Issue Date FY: 2000 ( Subtotal = $153,259 )
2000	2000	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK STREET	EVANSTON	IL	60201	COOK	USA	Cell Biology and Biophysics Research	000	11	6/12/2000	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$153,259
														Subtotal = $153,259

Issue Date FY: 1999 ( Subtotal = $128,460 )
1999	1999	NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY	633 CLARK STREET	EVANSTON	IL	60201	COOK	USA	Cell Biology and Biophysics Research	000	10	6/4/1999	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$128,460
														Subtotal = $128,460

Issue Date FY: 1998 ( Subtotal = $132,935 ) (Continued on the next page)
Grand Total All Awards = $4,507,906

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Molecular Biophysics Training Program at Northwestern University

Award Number: T32GM008382

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/11/1990

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2022

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