Training Program Activities

PACeR Training Plan & Career Development (PhD Year 2-3, PACeR Program Year 1-2)

Component 1: PACeR Discussion Group (2X/month, 18 session total/yr, 2 hrs/month)

1a. Research-In-Progress and Feedback

1b. Grant Writing/Reviewing Modules

1c. Advanced Responsible Conduct in Research & Research Ethics Modules

1d. Annual IDPs

Component 2: Required Cell Biology Training (Time-limited Coursework, 1.5 hr/month average over yr)

            2a. Advanced Cell Biology (3 hr/week for 2.5 months)

            2b. Light Microscopy and Digital Imaging (3 hr/week for 2.5 months)

Component 3: Periodic Professional Development and Community Engagement (Infrequent)

3a. Monthly Cell Biology & Signaling (CBS) Interest Group

3b. Cell Biology-Sponsored External Seminars

3c. Trainee Presentations at National Conferences

3d. Summer Undergraduate Research Mentoring Opportunity

3e. Professional Advancement Opportunities

3f.  Annual PACeR retreat organized by trainees