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Research and mentorship take center stage at 2026 Poster Session and Symposium
University of Minnesota researchers, mentors and community members gathered Sept. 16 at McNamara Alumni Center for the 2026 CTSI Poster Session and Symposium.This year’s event highlighted research from 64 scholars, celebrated the…
CTSI honors Sandra Wells with 2026 John Song Award
For more than a decade, Sandra Wells, PhD, has helped researchers navigate challenges, strengthened programs across CTSI, and supported the growth of colleagues along the way.Those contributions were recognized on September 16, when Wells…
First-of-its-kind treatment helps man overcome severe depression
For decades, Tom lived a life limited by severe, treatment-resistant depression. He’d been hospitalized for depression multiple times, and even tried to take his own life.“I was tired of trying to navigate a world that terrified me,” he…
How to document study procedures in an IRB protocol
Incorrectly or incompletely documenting study procedures can slow down regulatory approval, lead to protocol deviations, and cause errors during research implementation. While investigators usually know exactly how they plan to conduct…
Meet CTSI’s 2026–28 mentored research scholars
CTSI is welcoming 15 new and continuing scholars into its mentored research training programs. The participants represent a range of disciplines and career stages across the University of Minnesota.
Out of the woods: Finding the path to study approval
For one University of Minnesota Duluth researcher, bringing a study from idea to implementation felt like a monumental climb. Often, simply knowing where to begin and who to go to can be the biggest barrier to moving a great idea forward.
Maintaining an IND or IDE
In this post, we will discuss maintaining your Investigational New Drug (IND) or Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) with the FDA after you receive permission to begin your study.Remember that all FDA submissions and correspondence must…
Meet the 2026 PReP and A-PReP scholars
CTSI is excited to welcome the 2026 cohorts of the Pathways to Research Program (PReP) and Advanced Pathways to Research Program (A-PReP). This summer, 29 scholars, including 16 undergraduate students and 13 graduate and professional…
Following a hunch into new research territory
Stephanie Misono, MD, MPH, had never worked with medical devices before — but her idea to repurpose one for her patients opened new doors in her research.Dr. Misono treats patients who suffer from chronic cough, defined as a cough that…
David Ingbar, MD, named 2026 Fellow of the Association for Clinical and Translational Science
David Ingbar, MD, of the University of Minnesota’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), has been named as an inaugural 2026 Fellow of the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS), recognizing his leadership…