Utah Genetics Training Program
Mission and Values
We provide a set of outstanding predoctoral researchers a broad education in genetics, intensive training in the process of performing and evaluating research in a rigorous and ethical manner, and mentorship and support of their development as productive members of society who apply their training to a wide variety of biomedical research careers.
At a Glance…
Overview of the Program
Open to all graduate students conducting genetic research at the U of U
72 students participated in the past 15 years
60 faculty mentors drawn from 10 Departments
Supportive cohort of peer and faculty mentors
Intensive program of foundational and advanced coursework, training in science communication, ethical dilemmas, and the rigorous practice of science
Opportunities for leadership
Enhancing trainee development
94% Trainees completed the PhD or are still in training
5.6 years - Time to completion of PhD
Cutting edge publications
Support for individualized career exploration and advancement
Trainees obtained 52 additional graduate career fellowships
Enhancing post-graduate outcomes
Continuation in biomedical and education careers
12 Postdoctoral fellowship awards
About the Utah Genetics Training Program
The UGTP provides training and mentorship for a cadre of 12 predoctoral students recruited from research groups of ~60 Faculty Mentors at the University of Utah (UofU). Trainees, intentionally drawn from a range of genetics subspecialities, enjoy teaching their peers and broadening their own exposure to experimental concepts and approaches. We provide a set of outstanding predoctoral researchers a broad education in genetics, intensive training in the process of performing and evaluating research in a rigorous and ethical manner, and mentorship and support of their development as productive members of society who apply their training to a wide variety of biomedical research careers.
Announcements & Congratulations
Congratulations to Co-Director David Grunwald, who recently received an NIH R01 award for “Precise genome editing in the zebrafish”
Congratulations to trainee alumni Hannah Young and Ameris Aponte-Pizzaro who recently defended their dissertations!
Coming up on December 11th at 9:30 AM in EIHG Auditorium: Talia Scheel’s defense. Join us in celebrating with Talia and the Miller lab!
Career development opportunity: *Trainee alumni* Internship and co-op programs are available at Merck in a variety of areas including neuroscience. BREO can help with logistics. Feel free also to reach out to UGTP Co-Directors.