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Bellin and Billings named CTRS Co-Medical Directors
Melena Bellin, MD, and Joanne Billings, MD, MPH, have been named Co-Medical Directors of CTSI’s Clinical Translational Research Services (CTRS) core. In this role, they will collaborate with CTRS managers and leaders to grow CTRS and…
Regulatory specialist rate changes: FY25
More and more University of Minnesota researchers are turning to CTSI’s regulatory specialists for regulatory support for their clinical trials. We now support nearly 500 active studies and continue to grow. To accommodate this…
The rewards of being a research professional
Research professionals have a wide range of roles and responsibilities at the University of Minnesota. In health research and clinical trials, research professionals provide a vital connection between the investigational team that is…
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…
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.
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…
CTSI enhances regulatory service structure, promotes staffers
Three members of CTSI’s regulatory support team are filling new roles, as part of structural changes designed to better support investigators in regulatory compliance and adhere to industry best practices.
Sydney Viel, MPH, CPH, has been…
CTSI research on IRB stipulations wins national award
A poster from the Clinical Research Support Center (CRSC) featuring new research on a sampling of IRB stipulations earned a Special Recognition Award from the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) at its recent conference.
Study finds feasibility review service leads to better protocols
The University of Minnesota’s feasibility review service improves the quality of human subjects research protocols and better prepares them for IRB approval, according to
Radical listening to reduce stroke disparities
Black Americans are twice as likely to experience a stroke and face worse outcomes compared to their white peers. But a new project is working to change that.The CTSI-supported study aims to train “stroke champions” who can educate the…