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Electives in the School of Dentistry
Two new courses offered in the Department of Oral Biology are designed to provide an introduction to modern biological topics for students who are not necessarily graduate students in that department. They are: ORALB 579, Molecular Biology and Oral Health Applications, which provides an introduction to molecular biology and recombinant DNA techniques with discussion of applications relevant to oral biology and the dental sciences; and ORALB 578, Recombinant DNA Techniques, which is a laboratory course consisting of a series of 1-2 day experiments emphasizing the concepts and approaches of molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology. While these courses are not requirements for trainees, they will be highly recommended as electives for students who do not have this background.
Seminar Series on Collaboration in Biomedical Research
In order to facilitate the acquisition of skills and knowledge needed to be successful in collaborative research, the Office of Research in the School of Dentistry will identify, organize and publicize a seminar series for trainees and junior faculty that will focus on pertinent issues. This seminar series will take advantage of existing programs and resources at the University of Washington. Existing programs include a “Grants for Lunch” seminar series sponsored by the Research Funding Service, a partnership of the School of Medicine and the Health Sciences Library and Information Center, and directed by Dr. Janet Rasey; a lecture video library of past presentations in the Biomedical Research Integrity series; and the University of Washington Office of Staff Development and Training, which will develop customized training modules to meet the needs of departments and schools. The list of seminars pertinent to collaborative research, which long term trainees will be asked to attend, are given in the table below.
Seminars on Collaboration in Research
Seminar Topic
Source
How to Write a Research Grant: A Two-Part Workshop
Part 1: case studies of clinical and basic research grants utilizing samples of each
Part 2: learning the basics of writing research
Janet Rasey, Ph.D.,
Research Funding Service
Getting Your First R01 Grant: A Case Study
Janet Rasey, Ph.D.,
Research Funding Service
How to Revise a Grant Successfully
Janet Rasey, Ph.D.,
Research Funding Service
Technology Transfer and University/Industry Affairs at the University of Washington
Robert C. Miller, Jr.
Associate Vice Provost for Research, UW
BRI Lecture Video Library
Principles of Team Work
Discussion of principles that guide effective team work, identifying situations in which teams are appropriate and when they are not. Learn how to recognize and overcome the obstacles that arise when individual or organizational values conflict with team goals.
UW Office of Staff Training & Development
Communications
Effective team members have learned different techniques for communicating in a variety of challenging situations. Participants practice these techniques in several common team situations, and learn how to contribute clear, concise communications.
UW Office of Staff Training & Development
Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research
Instruction in the responsible conduct of research takes place in different ways for the different kinds of trainees. Long term trainees are required during their traineeship to participate once in the University of Washington Biomedical Research Integrity Series offered weekly during the months of July and August every year. This series has varied somewhat from year to year, starting with an all lecture format, and evolving to a combination of lectures and case study discussion sessions. The lectures are given by prominent scientists at the University of Washington working in fields relevant to the topics.