Biotechnology PhD Training Program The University of Virginia UVA Training Grants • NIH Training Grants at UVA – – – – – – – – BioDefense and Infectious Diseases Biophysics Biotechnology Cardiovascular Cell and Molecular.

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Biotechnology PhD Training Program
The University of Virginia
UVA Training Grants
• NIH Training Grants at UVA
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BioDefense and Infectious Diseases
Biophysics
Biotechnology
Cardiovascular
Cell and Molecular Biology
Cancer
Pharmacology
Immunology
The University of Virginia’s
Biotechnology PhD Training Program
Biotechnology Training Program.
• 1 of 19 NIH Biotech Programs nationwide
• UVA’s Founded in 2000
The University of Virginia’s
Biotechnology PhD Training Program
BTP Mission.
To bring together a diverse community of biomedical research and
engineering students to foster translational science by:
I. supporting student scientific training
II. providing opportunities for 2-3 month industrial work
experiences
III. promoting synergy among disciplines through student
presentations, seminars, and symposia
The University of Virginia’s
Biotechnology PhD Training Program
People Involved.
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Gordon Laurie – Director
Mary Hall – Program Administrator
Bobbe Nixon and David Chen – Externship Coordinator
Over 50 Faculty
Over 50 Students
The University of Virginia’s
Biotechnology PhD Training Program
Departments Involved.
• Open to all science and engineering departments
• Current or past departments
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Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Chemistry
Medicine
Microbiology
Pathology
Pharmacology
Physiology
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Systems Engineering
The University of Virginia’s
Biotechnology PhD Training Program
Program Overview.
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Classes
Journal Club
Faculty Presentations
Guest Speakers
Symposium
Company Tours
Industry Panels
2-3 Month Externship
The University of Virginia’s
Biotechnology PhD Training Program
Presentations.
• Student Presentations
• Faculty Presentations
• Guest Speakers
The University of Virginia’s
Biotechnology PhD Training Program
The University of Virginia’s
Biotechnology PhD Training Program
Internships & Careers in Industry.
• How do you get from here to there?
• Panel presentation followed by Q&A
The University of Virginia’s
Biotechnology PhD Training Program
Externship.
• 2-3 Months
• Across US and Europe
The University of Virginia’s
Biotechnology PhD Training Program
Companies Involved.
The University of Virginia’s
Biotechnology PhD Training Program
The University of Virginia’s
Biotechnology PhD Training Program
Research.
The University of Virginia’s
Biotechnology PhD Training Program
Thank You!
Biotechnology PhD Training Program
The University of Virginia