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More than distance: The barriers shaping rural healthcare access
Growing up on a cattle ranch in rural Nebraska, Alexis Swendener, PhD, learned early that healthcare was rarely simple. Long drives to hospitals or specialty providers were a constant, often requiring an entire day of planning for a single…
IND and IDE review process: What to expect
Once you’ve compiled the required documents for your initial Investigational New Drug (IND) or Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) submission, they can be submitted with the help of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s…
Integrating community health workers as co-researchers
Including community health workers—sometimes referred to as CHWs—in research is highly valuable and is of greatest importance when using community-based participatory research approaches.They are trusted community members, and serve as…
Dr. Emil Lou named to the 2026 TIME100 Health List of the world’s most influential health leaders
Emil Lou, MD, PhD, has been named to the 2026 TIME100 Health List of the world’s most influential health leaders, an honor that recognizes individuals driving major advances in medicine and science. He also has longstanding ties to…
New look, same trusted biostats resources
A refreshed design of the Biostats4You website makes it easier than ever for medical researchers and professionals to find statistical resources for strengthening their understanding of biostatistics.The website features carefully selected…
Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) application checklist for UMN sponsor-investigators
In this post, we outline what University of Minnesota sponsor-investigators need to submit in their initial Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) application to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).When to submit an IDE applicationThe…
Seven essential practices for building research partnerships that last
Entering a community-engaged project is exciting for both new and more experienced researchers. But that high energy and enthusiasm can fade when they find themselves face to face with the real-world complexities of community-engaged…
Community-academic research partnership honored with inaugural dissemination award
A collaborative project between researchers at the Inspire Change Clinic and Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School received a Dissemination Award at the Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s (CTSI…
Parents Leading Science retreat strengthens connections across cohorts
For the CTSI Parents Leading Science program, leadership and connection do not end when formal programming wraps up. Instead, parents continue to come together year after year to reconnect, build on what they have learned, and maintain…
CTSI welcomes 2026 K12 and K-R01 scholars
CTSI is pleased to announce the appointment of seven new scholars in our K12 Scholars Career Development Program and K-R01 Transition to Independence Program with awards beginning February 1, 2026.