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Resources for working with non-English speaking research participants

Researchers must consider the likelihood of encountering eligible subjects with limited English proficiency while working in culturally and ethnically diverse areas. The UMN community values and respects the cultural and ethnic diversity…

Year in Review

The University of Minnesota joined the national Clinical and Translational Science Award consortium in June 2011. Since then, CTSI has been hard at work building a new kind of infrastructure for research--one that is financially…

U of M's Clinical and Translational Science Institute helps Minnesota organizations achieve Triple Aim

The University of Minnesota's Office of Community Engagement for Health (OCEH) - a Clinical and Translational Science Institute effort - has helped build mutual trust and respect between the University and the surrounding community since…
Michelle Lamere

CTSI connects with Michelle Lamere, assistant director for education programs

Meet Michelle Lamere, Assistant Director for Education Programs Why do you work in clinical and translational research? I have enjoyed working in biomedical research training development for several years - I love working with scientists…

Congratulations to the Recipients of the First Round of ODAT Translational Grant Awards

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Office of Discovery and Translation (ODAT) is pleased to announce the 2012 Translational Grant awardees. This funding opportunity differs from traditional internal award programs by…

Meet the Recipients of CTSI's First F & T Pilot Grant Awards

The CTSI F & T Pilot Grant Program is for predoctoral and NIH fellowship trainees, and includes up to $16,000 in pilot funds for clinical and translational projects and mentoring. Please join us in congratulating these accomplished…

Update: How to Cite the CTSA Grant

By receiving the Clinical and Translational Science Award, the University of Minnesota is now required by the NIH to ensure an acknowledgment of the CTSA in any publications that result from UMN CTSI assistance with a project. This…

Welcoming summer Scholars to the Undergraduate and Advanced Research Programs

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and the Center for Health Equity (CHE) are pleased to announce the 2012 Summer Undergraduate and Advanced Research Program awardees. Please join us in congratulating them!
Sandra Wells

CTSI connects with Sandra Wells, ODAT Project Manager

Meet Sandra Wells, ODAT Project Manager. Sandra joined CTSI in January 2012. Need help? Contact Sandra directly at (612) 625-3073 or [email protected].
Melissa Hansen

CTSI connects with Melissa Hansen, Research Navigator

Meet Melissa Hansen, MLS, CTSI's Research Navigator. Melissa joined CTSI in December 2011, where she serves as the first point of contact for research teams at the University and in the community, connecting them with experts, information…