Training Grant Goals and Objectives
The goal of this National Institute of Nursing Research funded training program is to prepare pre-doctoral and post-doctoral nurse scientists at the beginning stages of their careers to develop their research trajectories related to the application and evaluation of genomics in preventing and improving patient outcomes. This is accomplished through focused education and training that includes:
- Integration of genomics into theoretical/conceptual frameworks
- Conceptual understanding of genomics research methodologies
- Acquisition of molecular laboratory techniques
- Comprehension in the clinical applications of genomics
- Applicability of bioinformatics and genomic Big Data
Training Faculty
Yvette P. Conley, PhD, FAAN (Program Director)
Sheila Alexander, PhD, RN, FCCM
Catherine Bender, PhD, RN, FAAN
Michael Boninger, MD
Lora Burke PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
Jane Cauley, DrPH, RN
Eileen Chasens, PhD, RN, FAAN
Clifton E. Dixon, PhD
Philip Empey, PhD
Sandra Founds, PhD, RN, FNP, CNM
Carl Hubel, PhD
Christopher Imes, PhD, RN
Rebecca S. Jacobson, MD
Patrick Kochanek, MD
Mary Marazita, PhD
Ann Newman, MD, MPH
Samuel Poloyac, PhD
Ava Puccio, PhD, RN
Dianxu Ren, MD, PhD
James Roberts, MD
John Shaffer, PhD
Paula Sherwood, PhD, RN, CNRN, FAAN
Amy Wagner, MD
Daniel E. Weeks, PhD
Sally Wenzel, MD
Susan Wesmiller, PhD, RN
Cecelia Yates, PhD
Training faculty represent all six Schools of the Health Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh: School of Nursing, Graduate School of Public Health, School of Medicine, School of Health and Rehabilitation Science, School of Dental Medicine, and School of Pharmacy.
Training Program Scope
Immersion into the genomics clinical and research community at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- Genomics of Patient Outcomes Hub
- Department of Human Genetics
- Molecular Resources through CTSI
- Molecular Biology Resources through the Health Science Library System
Completion of a rigorous academic curriculum and training program tailored to the needs of each individual trainee
Exposure to a broad range of professional development experiences through participation in departmental and university seminars, through a variety of on and off campus experiences:
- Clinical and Translational Science Institute
- Office of Academic Career Development
- International Society of Nurses in Genetics
- Training in the responsible conduct of genomic-based research
- Participation in the monthly School of Nursing genomics journal club
- Participation in the Human Genetics Research Seminar Series
- Support for application to the Summer Genetics Institute offered through the National Institute of Nursing Research
- Individuals selected as fellows in this training program receive a monthly stipend, tuition assistance, benefit assistance, assistance for professional travel, and modest funds to support research related expenses.
Application
All applicants to this T32 pre-doctoral and post-doctoral program must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States and must submit official transcripts from previous and/or current institutions and three reference letters.
Pre-Doctoral Applicants
Applicants to the pre-doctoral program must meet the admission criteria for the University of Pittsburgh PhD Program (BSN to PhD or MSN to PhD Track) and have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing and a professional nursing license. Pre-doctoral applicants must also submit GRE scores taken within the last five years and a brief proposal indicating their research interests related to genomics
Post-Doctoral Applicants
Post-doctoral applicants must submit their curriculum vitae and a proposal for a training program and research study in genomics.
Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral candidates interested in this innovative program may contact:
Yvette P. Conley, PhD, FAAN
Phone: 412-383-7641