GPLS 647 MOLECULAR MEDICINE SURVIVAL SKILLS
The ability to effectively communicate scientific findings and new ideas not only aids the researcher in promoting his/her program, but helps in the conceptualization of new areas of inquiry and generates new insights into recent discoveries. This course is designed to provide second-year Molecular Medicine Graduate students with instruction in five critical areas of scientific communication that underpin a successful graduate career: 1) Grant Writing Skills; 2) Manuscript Preparation Skills; 3) Presentation Skills (preparation and delivery of an oral presentation); 4) Bio-informatics; and 5) People Skills (professional skills for future employment opportunities). The format will include formal lectures on each topic, followed by an accompanying workshop and/or forum in which to engage in interactive learning sessions.