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School of Nursing studies achieve "best-ever" recruitment results with support from CTSI informatics experts
The clinical data repository managed by the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Informatics Consulting Service (ICS) houses the electronic health records of more than 2.3 million patients for research purposes.
CTSI implements news service model to enhance support of University research studies
*Note: In May 2017, CTSI announced it planned to phase out its Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) service by year's end.
CTSI recently began implementing its new service model for how it supports clinical and translational research…
Kids, parents, and caregivers invited to share unmet child health needs for researchers and experts to address via new medical devices
The new Community Discovery Program for Child Health Innovation program is now soliciting public input about a challenge or experience related to children’s hospital stays, health conditions, or home health care that might be improved…
CTSI hosts Pediatric Device Collaborative for industry and faculty researchers; offers Pediatric Device Collaboration funding
CTSI, the Pediatric Device Innovation Consortium (PDIC), and its academic partner, Philadelphia Pediatric Medical Device Consortium (PPDC), hosted more than 70 industry and faculty researchers at an inaugural Pediatric Device Breakthrough…
Research Liaison Provides On-Site Research Awareness to M Health Clinics and Surgery Center Visitors
CTSI recently hired Kimberly Dehn in the newly developed Research Liaison role at the M Health Clinics and Surgery Center (CSC) where she will provide research information to patients and work to increase patient and staff research…
15 researchers join CTSI career development programs
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has accepted 15 student and faculty researchers into its research career development programs. Programs are designed to advance researchers through the career development continuum,…
University's StudyFinder Health Research Website Adopted by Two Other Institutions
The University of Minnesota’s health research website, StudyFinder, was recently adopted, customized, and launched by Penn State University, which makes it the first institution outside the University to adopt the tool. In addition, …
CTSI Pilot Grant Helps Lead to Millions in Funding for University-Children's Research Team
The University of Minnesota’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute is committed to nurturing research collaborations between University investigators and the broader community, such as clinics, nonprofits, and other community…
University researchers have access to vast biospecimen tissue archive through CTSI's BioNet
In addition to histology, immunohistochemistry and digital imaging services, CTSI’s Biological Materials Procurement Network (BioNet) tissue procurement facility provides researchers with high-quality tissue procurement services in…
New CTSI report evaluates grant program that supports community-engaged research projects
CTSI has released a report that evaluates the Community Health Collaborative Grant award program, which aims to support research projects that lead to health improvements, while sustaining long-term partnerships between University of…