Training students in biophysics to solve complex biological problems
Molecular Biophysics Training Grant
This program at UCSF is designed to help students learn how to solve important health problems by combining knowledge from biology, physics, math, chemistry, and engineering, while also promoting a diverse and supportive environment for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10878755 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program at UCSF aims to educate and train students in biophysics, focusing on the intersection of biology, physics, mathematics, chemistry, and engineering. Students will learn to tackle significant challenges in biomedicine by understanding molecular behavior and utilizing computational modeling techniques. The program emphasizes diversity and inclusion, ensuring that students from various backgrounds are supported throughout their education. By fostering collaboration and ethical research practices, graduates will be equipped to lead in academic and biotechnology sectors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are students interested in pursuing careers in biophysics and related fields.
Not a fit: Patients who are not students or do not have an interest in biophysics may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to advancements in understanding complex biological systems, ultimately improving patient care and treatment options.
How similar studies have performed: Similar educational programs have successfully trained leaders in biophysics and related fields, contributing to significant advancements in biomedical research.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Manglik, Aashish — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Manglik, Aashish
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.