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How to develop UMN research protocols

A well-developed protocol is essential for successfully executing a research study.When developing a study protocol, investigators are tasked with describing every aspect of their study and providing just the right level of detail and…
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Mothers Leading Science program welcomes its fifth cohort of researcher-moms

CTSI welcomes the fifth cohort of researcher-moms into Mothers Leading Science, a program created at the University of Minnesota for research-intensive faculty in the health sciences who are raising young children. The yearlong program…
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Scott Horsfall named program director of Biorepository and Laboratory Services

Scott Horsfall, MBA, CT (ASCP), has joined CTSI as the program director for Biorepository and Laboratory Services (BLS), bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in clinical administration and laboratory management. 
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CTSI receives $53.9 million to advance health research

The University of Minnesota’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) recently received $53.9 million in National Institutes of Health funding to find better, faster ways to bring scientific advances to real-world use. The…
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Inaugural John Song Award presented to Megan Hoffman

The John Song Award was established in memory of Dr. John Song, who worked on behalf of CTSI for seven years as a member of the CTSI Research Education, Training, and Career Development (CTSI-Ed) Internal Advisory Board and mentor to…
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Three faculty members recognized by CTSI for outstanding mentorship

Three University of Minnesota faculty members were honored for their outstanding mentorship at the CTSI Translational Science Symposium and Poster Session on Sept. 20, 2023.
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Study will assess the potential for bias in health care providers’ reports of child neglect

By the time they turn 18 years old, one in three children in the United States will be involved in a child protective system (CPS) investigation. There are stark disparities by race and class in CPS involvement. The process of CPS…
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CRSC celebrates five years

In the last five years, the Clinical Research Support Center has been dedicated to positioning University of Minnesota research teams for success. The center unites clinical research experts from 20 distinct units across the University and…
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The trajectory from TL1 scholar to health care leader

Tenzin Namdul, TMD, PhD, was recently appointed Director of the Tibetan Healing Initiative at the Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing. From 2020 to 2022 he was a postdoctoral scholar in the TRACT TL1 Program at CTSI.
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Raising research awareness at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair

From food on a stick to showcasing the state’s agriculture, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is many things. For the University of Minnesota, it’s an opportunity to get fairgoers involved in some of the amazing studies being undertaken by…