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The Quantitative Biological Systems Training (QBIST) Program

Award Number: T32GM132037
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: 06/30/2029

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The Quantitative Biological Systems Training (QBIST) Program - Enter the text here that is the new abstract information for your application. This section must be no longer than 30 lines of text. The widespread adoption of genome-scale methods in biomedical research has resulted in biology now being a big data discipline that requires training in modern machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). Formal instruction in both biology and AI is critical for PhD trainees pursuing careers in a broad range of academic and non-academic fields. The mission of the Quantitative Biological Systems Training (QBIST) program is to empower biomedical researchers to choose confidently amongst a range of careers through active training and experiential learning in robust and transferable quantitative and leadership skills. The second award period of the QBIST program will focus on 3 primary objectives. Objective 1: Consolidate training opportunities to develop and apply advanced computational and data science skills to complex biomedical research questions. We will modify the QBIST curriculum to respond to the evolving demands of quantitative training to ensure training in cutting edge methods. Objective 2: Enhance the value of mechanisms for exploring biomedical career paths outside the traditional academic trajectory. QBIST trainees will continue to explore post-graduate career options through participation in an internship program with non-academic organizations. In addition, we will provide opportunities to participate in established entrepreneurial and multi-dimensional team-building programs at NYU to expand training options. We will also increase the value of these experiences by providing opportunities for self-reflection. Objective 3. Provide trainees with opportunities to develop leadership skills through mentoring experience. To enable trainees to gain critical leadership and mentoring skills trainees will assume mentorship roles in the NYU Biology Summer Undergraduate Research Program. Importantly, we will modify the existing QBIST curriculum so as to not increase trainee workload to ensure we meet our overall objective of decreasing time to graduation while maintaining a high PhD graduation rate. The second award period of the QBIST program will include 17 faculty members at all career stages with a demonstrated track record of mentoring and commitment to the goals of the QBIST program. To accommodate the expanded aims of the QBIST program we will select 4 students per year who will be appointed for two years during the second and third years of their PhD training. Students will be selected by the QBIST program executive committee on the basis of a written application detailing training goals and long-term career objectives that demonstrate alignment with the QBIST program. To assess the continued effectiveness of the QBIST program, we will use annual surveys completed each year by all trainees and quantify trainee research and career outcomes. All data and analyses will be made publicly available on the QBIST web portal. Achieving the QBIST program objectives will serve to enhance the entire NYU Department of Biology PhD program and provide insights and resources that will inform PhD training in biomedical institutions throughout the USA.


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 = $426,360 )
2025	2025	NEW YORK UNIVERSITY	70 WASHINGTON SQ S	NEW YORK	NY	10012	NEW YORK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	002	7	6/5/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$426,360
2025	2024	NEW YORK UNIVERSITY	70 WASHINGTON SQ S	NEW YORK	NY	10012	NEW YORK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	6	2/20/2025	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$22,635
2025	2023	NEW YORK UNIVERSITY	70 WASHINGTON SQ S	NEW YORK	NY	10012	NEW YORK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	5	2/20/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$22,635
														Subtotal = $426,360

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $439,487 )
2024	2024	NEW YORK UNIVERSITY	70 WASHINGTON SQ S	NEW YORK	NY	10012	NEW YORK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	6	6/14/2024	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$439,487
														Subtotal = $439,487

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $209,622 )
2023	2023	NEW YORK UNIVERSITY	70 WASHINGTON SQ S	NEW YORK	NY	10012	NEW YORK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	5	6/29/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$209,622
														Subtotal = $209,622

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $208,145 )
2022	2022	NEW YORK UNIVERSITY	70 WASHINGTON SQ S	NEW YORK	NY	10012	NEW YORK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	4	6/2/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$208,145
														Subtotal = $208,145

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $195,052 )
2021	2021	NEW YORK UNIVERSITY	70 WASHINGTON SQ S	NEW YORK	NY	10012	NEW YORK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	3	5/27/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$195,052
														Subtotal = $195,052

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $192,822 )
2020	2020	NEW YORK UNIVERSITY	70 WASHINGTON SQ S	NEW YORK	NY	10012	NEW YORK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	2	6/1/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$192,822
														Subtotal = $192,822

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $190,645 )
2019	2019	NEW YORK UNIVERSITY	70 WASHINGTON SQ S	NEW YORK	NY	10012	NEW YORK	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	1	6/25/2019	NEW	$190,645
														Subtotal = $190,645

Grand Total All Awards = $1,862,133

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The Quantitative Biological Systems Training (QBIST) Program

Award Number: T32GM132037

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: 06/30/2029

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