Office of Discovery and Translation (ODAT)

We develop and implement funding programs that turn innovations into products, services, and approaches for improving human health.
CTSI established the Office of Discovery and Translation (ODAT) in 2011 to accelerate the translation and implementation of health-related innovations.
Funding
Community engagement: Advancing children’s unmet medical needs
To better understand unmet needs in pediatric health, we engage directly with our community.
The Community Discovery Program encourages members of the public to describe challenges and experiences related to caring for children’s medical needs that could be improved with new technology. We evaluate opportunities for innovation and advance feasible, high-impact solutions within the University.

Contact
ODAT Office
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Sandra Wells, PhD
Director
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612-625-3073
Brittni Peterson, PhD
Senior Program Manager
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612-626-4293
Jodi Fenlon Rebuffoni
Assistant Director
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612-626-6945
Tonya Wilson
Senior Program Coordinator
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612-301-1422
Colette Brosko
Program Coordinator
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612-624-7920