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REDCap Software Available for Web-Based Data Capture

Are you looking for a more efficient way to capture and manage your data? CTSI may be able to help with REDCap (or Research Electronic Data Capture), a secure web application designed exclusively to support data capture for research.

KL2 Scholar awards announced

The CTSI KL2 Scholars Program supports new clinical and translational research investigators through a three-year mentored training program. CTSI recently announced new recipients, beginning in fall 2011 and early spring 2012.

Science Cafe Sparks Discussion About Genetic Disorders

Nearly 30 people attended CTSI's quarterly Science Cafe on Sept. 22 to hear about new therapies and alternative treatments used in clinical trials to treat rare genetic neurological disorders.  Chester Whitley, M.D., Ph.D. provided a…

New system for requesting CTSI services

On Monday, August 1, CTSI released a new web-based system to request research support services, such as project management, regulatory support, clinical procedures, and biostatistical collaboration.

U of M Receives $51 Million Clinical and Translational Science Award

The University of Minnesota has been awarded a $51 million Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The grant is the largest single-institution grant in the history of the University, and…

Science Cafe Features U of MN Clinical Research

Since CTSI kicked off its Science Café a year ago, more than 200 faculty, staff and community members have attended six different programs with topics ranging from heart health, to childhood obesity, autism and epilepsy. Held quarterly…