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The CCGS is committed to training the next generation of scientists in modern genetics and genomics research. Five training programs are affiliated with the Center that encompass a variety of basic and clinical disciplines. In addition, the CCGS coordinates with UNC’s Health Sciences Library to offer a wealth of resources, training classes, databases, bioinformatic tools, etc. that are tailored to the needs of genomic researchers. Below is a list followed by brief descriptions of the training programs and resources available through the CCGS along with contact information and additional links to find out more. >>Curriculum
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The Curriculum in Genetics
and Molecular Biology is an interdepartmental graduate program that trains
students to be creative, sophisticated research scientists prepared to
pursue careers in academic, government or commercial positions. Students
conduct their dissertation research under the supervision of one of the
78 faculty members affiliated with the Curriculum. Research in these laboratories
employs diverse experimental approaches, from classical genetics to the
most modern molecular methods, to address a broad range of contemporary
problems in biomedical science. Bob
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| The Plant Genome Sciences Program at UNC is a graduate-level training curriculum that unites the diverse fields of plant biology and synergistic disciplines such as structural biology, biochemistry, genetics, bioinformatics, statistics and ethics. Several faculty work in the area of plant molecular genetics and development, creating a diverse research and training environment. Areas of particular interest include plant-pathogen interactions (Drs. Dangl, Grant, Matthysse), signal transduction (Drs. Jones, Kieber, Reed), genome dynamics (Dr. Copenhaver) and development (Dr. Liljegren). The program also has strengths in whole-system plant biology and evolution. Dr. Gensel examines Devonian fossils to understand the overall patterns of evolutionary change, while Dr. Vision analyzes DNA sequence to understand genome evolution. Detailed descriptions of faculty research interests can be found here. In addition, interactions with plant biologists from Duke, NC State, and companies like Syngenta, Paradigm Genetics, Bayer, and BASF make the wider Research Triangle area an especially stimulating environment. Greg
Copenhaver - program director
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UNC-CH has
a long history of excellence in developmental biology. Thirty-four
faculty members across ten different departments
participate as mentors
in the Developmental Biology Training Program. These participating laboratories
encompass a wide range of research projects using a broad spectrum of
models that include plant, invertebrate, and vertebrate organisms. They
are united by a strong interest in addressing fundamental questions in
developmental biology. The Training Program is designed for both pre-
and post-doctoral trainees in participating laboratories. The Program
will encourage faculty to provide scientific guidance and mentorship
in their trainees’ scientific careers. In addition to academic
requirements, trainees will also participate in a variety of extracurricular
activities, such as a journal club and an annual research symposium.
These activities will allow trainees to learn about other relevant research
and provide them with opportunities to present their own work to the
developmental biology community at UNC. For additional information, see Program website. |
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| Modern biology, in this post-genome age, is being greatly enriched by an infusion of ideas from a variety of computational fields, including computer science, information science, mathematics, operations research and statistics. In turn, biological problems are motivating innovations in these computational sciences. There is a high demand for scientists who can bridge these disciplines. The goal of the BCB Training Program is to train such scientists through a rigorous and balanced curriculum that transcends traditional departmental boundaries. The program offers a PhD granting curriculum as well as specialized training toward certification in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology that complement and enhance the normal degree requirements of the students’ home departments. For additional information, see Program website. |
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| The Department of Genetics offers a two-year Medical Genetics Residency program to prepare physicians for Board Certification in Medical Genetics. The program is designed to prepare physicians to be independent clinical geneticists, proficient in providing comprehensive medical genetics services, capable of initiating and collaborating in basic and applied research activities, and effective in teaching and communicating their expertise to others. These goals are achieved through in-depth clinical experience with adult and pediatric patients with cytogenetic, biochemical, single-gene and complex multifactorial genetic conditions. For additional information, see Program website. |
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UNC-CH and NC State have created a new joint Department of Biomedical
Engineering. As part of this new program, a training program in functional
genomics for biomedical engineers was created. The education plan is
intended to train both M.S.- and Ph.D.-level biomedical engineers in
current problems and technologies in functional genomics. The program
focuses on providing basic courses in genome sciences and core measurement
technologies for biomedical engineers. With the preparation received
from these core courses, trainees will be able to take courses in other
departments to gain exposure to current research in genomics. Terry Magnuson (UNC-CH) |
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| Professional librarians at the UNC Health Sciences Library are available for one-on-one consultations, class or lab group lectures and demonstrations, and large group lectures. These consultations and classes generally focus on “database discovery” for targeted topics in genomics. Librarians identify, analyze, and give an overview of searching a variety of databases including PubMed, the NCBI Entrez suite, image databases, and clinical genomics tools. Course integrated instruction may also include the development of online tutorials, help pages, and/or assignments in addition to in-person lectures. The Library sponsors the ongoing Basic Bioinformatics Tools Forum series, which highlights primary resources in genetics, genomics, and proteomics research. Professional librarian consultation is also available for general reference services, customized literature searching, curriculum support, and electronic applications development. For more information on the bioinformatics program, click here. Instructional materials included on this page are handouts from classes and Forum events, generic class assignments, and the Health Sciences Library Bioinformatics Blog for announcements of events and new resources for researchers, clinicians, and teaching faculty. KT
Vaughan, User Services Librarian Barrie Hayes, Bioinformatics Librarian |
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