Training students in biophysics to solve complex biological problems
Official title: Molecular Biophysics Training Grant
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-10878755 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $421,399 |
| NIH project number | 5T32GM149436-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10878755 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are students interested in pursuing careers in biophysics and related fields.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not students or do not have an interest in biophysics may not receive direct benefits from this research.
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.
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 gone: Similar educational programs have successfully trained leaders in biophysics and related fields, contributing to significant advancements in biomedical research.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Manglik, Aashish — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Manglik, Aashish
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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.