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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.
Hidden in the data: A researcher exposes rural maternal health gaps
Growing up in a small town in southwest Michigan, Clara Busse, PhD, MPH saw firsthand how closely health care and community are intertwined. Her father, a family physician who practiced just a block from their home, often took her along on…
Forging new pathways to improve child health in Minnesota
On October 9, more than 60 leaders, researchers, and clinicians from across Minnesota gathered at the Wilder Center for the Pathways to Progress: A Forum for Pediatric Researchers in Minnesota, a collaborative event focused on advancing…
Expanded Parents Leading Science program welcomes 2026 scholars
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) welcomes a new group of scholars into Parents Leading Science™, a leadership development program for research-intensive faculty who are also parents.
2025 CTSI Symposium and Poster Session award winners announced
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is pleased to announce the award winners from the 2025 Clinical and Translational Science Symposium and Poster Session.This year’s event highlighted the innovative research of CTSI…
UMN showcases continuous improvement and award-winning feasibility review at national conference
Last month, Nicole Tosun, MS, CCRP, gave a presentation on a continuous process improvement approach at the national annual Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) conference.The annual SOCRA conference, held in Chicago this year,…
Michelle Lamere named 2025 John Song Award recipient
For over 14 years, Michelle Lamere has shaped the people and programs that drive clinical and translational research at the University of Minnesota. From supporting emerging researchers to creating initiatives that help faculty balance…
Annual program strengthens University and community relationships
This past July, University of Minnesota faculty, staff, educators, and post-docs gathered to participate in the third annual Engaged Scholars Summer Institute.
CTSI funds four projects to speed health innovation
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has awarded pilot funding to four University of Minnesota projects that aim to speed the journey from discovery to health impact.
Initial Investigational New Drug (IND) application checklist for UMN sponsor-investigators
In this post, we outline what University of Minnesota sponsor-investigators need to submit in their initial Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the FDA.