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Casey Dorr

Casey Dorr joins CTSI to co-direct its summer programs

Casey Dorr, PhD, has joined CTSI to co-direct its two summer training programs: the Pathways to Research Program and the Advanced Pathways to Research Program.
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PI Primer: A new virtual workshop on the role and responsibilities of PIs in human research

A new virtual workshop trains University of Minnesota principal investigators (PIs) on conducting research that involves human participants. CTSI developed this training in partnership with the University’s Office of the Vice President for…
Developing, Submitting, and Using REDCap e-Consent Surveys - A Guidebook

How to use REDCap for electronic consent

UMN researchers have a new resource for getting study participant’s consent via REDCap, thanks to a new guide from CTSI and the Human Research Protection Program at the University of Minnesota. 
Collage of 10 CTSI-supported researchers

Meet 10 UMN researchers who are accelerating discoveries toward better health

To celebrate CTSI’s 10th anniversary, we’re highlighting 10 researchers who are fulfilling our mission of accelerating discoveries toward better health. 
CTSI Poster Session 2021

CTSI Mentors, Scholars, grantees recognized during the 2021 Poster Session

The annual Poster Session held earlier this month celebrated the research of over 60 CTSI Scholars and community grantees. 
John E. Wagner, MD

John Wagner named CTSI Senior Advisor

CTSI is pleased to announce the appointment of John E. Wagner, MD, as a Senior Advisor for CTSI. John will contribute to grant conceptualization and writing in close collaboration with Dan Weisdorf. He will also serve on our Executive…
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StudyFinder enhancements to help Minnesotans find UMN research opportunities

Minnesotans now have an easier way to find clinical trials and other health research studies at the University of Minnesota, thanks to enhancements to StudyFinder.
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ODAT funds new projects aimed at improving health equity and accessibility

The Office of Discovery and Translation (ODAT) recently awarded funding to eight new projects that aim to improve health equity and accessibility through the development of new products, services or approaches that can benefit patients at…
Rebecca Shlafer, PhD, MPH, participates in a past Scholar workshop

New Minnesota legislation, supported by CTSI research, promotes health of incarcerated mothers and infants

CTSI-supported research led to new Minnesota legislation that keeps incarcerated mothers and their newborn babies together.
Nancy Sherwood and Tetyana Shippee

Nancy Sherwood and Tetyana Shippee appointed to education leadership roles

CTSI’s educational function, CTSI-Ed, has announced Nancy Sherwood