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Training the Next Generation of Chemical Biologists

Award Number: T32GM132029
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/01/2019
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2030

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Training the Next Generation of Chemical Biologists - The University of Minnesota Chemistry-Biology Interface training grant’s mission is to provide rigorous and interdisciplinary training to biomedical scientists. We provide trainees with the skills to cross traditional boundaries, think critically, and understand and conduct research at the chemistry and biology interface, with the training grant appointment typically occurring in program years 2 and 3. Trainees will develop as professional scientists in career awareness, knowledge of chemical biology, rigor and reproducibility, ethical conduct of research, and appreciate contributions of scientists from all scientific backgrounds. Success in achieving these programmatic goals will be evaluated through quantitative metrics collected with a validated instrument. Outcomes include communicating high-impact cross-disciplinary research, increased professional soft skills, transitioning to careers in the biomedical workforce, and increased self-efficacy. This mission will be accomplished through the following objectives: 1) Provide trainees with interdisciplinary training at the interface of chemistry and biology. Training is accomplished by a combination of coursework from three departments and by a cross-training experience involving a co-mentor and a research experience of at least three months in the co-mentor’s laboratory. 2) Promote rigor and reproducibility in research using a combination of an online introduction, classroom instruction, interactive workshops, and discussion panels. 3) Expose students to cutting-edge science at the interface of chemistry and biology through seminars focused on this type of interfacial science (Chemical Biology Colloquium, CBC), empowering them to organize a symposium focused on the chemical biology interface, and travel to attend conferences. 4) Enhance communication skills of trainees by providing opportunities to present their research in different formats at the CBC, national or international conferences, in flash talks, and at company/academic site visits. 5) Educate and train students about the range of career opportunities available for scientists with backgrounds at the chemistry and biology interface via workshops, panels, site visits and UMN career services. 6) Stimulate interest and promote our training program by involving students, faculty, and industrial scientists from local high schools, four-year colleges, and companies in training activities. 7) Recruit and retain scientists carrying out research at the chemistry and biology interface in our program through targeted and validated training activities, including on-campus recruiting efforts at MNext. Research in this program spans a range of topics from developing chemical technologies and discovering new biology, to the study and treatment of diseases including cancer, aging, and infection. The 31 training faculty members are a highly collaborative group with a rich history of joint publications and are committed to devoting the effort it takes to effectively mentor our ten trainees with a breadth of skills and scientific backgrounds.


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 = $419,433 )
2025	2025	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA	2221 UNIVERSITY AVE SE STE 100	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55414	HENNEPIN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	002	6	8/13/2025	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$93,372
2025	2025	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA	2221 UNIVERSITY AVE SE STE 100	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55414	HENNEPIN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	6	7/23/2025	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$367,488
2025	2023	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA	200 OAK ST SE	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55455	HENNEPIN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	5	2/20/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$41,427
														Subtotal = $419,433

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $366,041 )
2023	2023	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA	200 OAK ST SE # 224	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55455	HENNEPIN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	5	4/28/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$365,951
2023	2023	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA	200 OAK ST SE # 224	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55455	HENNEPIN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	5	5/23/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$90
														Subtotal = $366,041

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $371,793 )
2022	2022	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA	200 OAK ST SE # 224	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55455	HENNEPIN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	4	5/31/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$9
2022	2022	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA	200 OAK ST SE # 224	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55455	HENNEPIN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	4	5/16/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$371,802
														Subtotal = $371,793

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $345,607 )
2021	2021	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA	200 OAK ST SE # 224	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55455	HENNEPIN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	3	6/30/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$345,607
														Subtotal = $345,607

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $341,149 )
2020	2020	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA	200 OAK ST SE # 224	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55455	HENNEPIN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	2	6/11/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$341,149
														Subtotal = $341,149

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $336,796 )
2019	2019	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA	200 OAK ST SE # 224	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	55455	HENNEPIN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	1	6/13/2019	NEW	$336,796
														Subtotal = $336,796

Grand Total All Awards = $2,180,819

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Training the Next Generation of Chemical Biologists

Award Number: T32GM132029

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/01/2019

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2030

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