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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.

CTSI receives $53.9 million to advance health research
The University of Minnesota’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) recently received $53.9 million in National Institutes of Health funding to find better, faster ways to bring scientific advances to real-world use. The…

Inaugural John Song Award presented to Megan Hoffman
The John Song Award was established in memory of Dr. John Song, who worked on behalf of CTSI for seven years as a member of the CTSI Research Education, Training, and Career Development (CTSI-Ed) Internal Advisory Board and mentor to…

UMN hosts systemwide event on building effective University-community partnerships
Earlier this month, University of Minnesota practitioners, faculty, and researchers and community-serving organizations from four of the University’s five campuses gathered at an inaugural summer institute designed to help participants…

CTSI-Ed updates: Co-directors and staff promotions
CTSI is pleased to share that some of its faculty and staff within CTSI’s Research Education, Training, and Career Development (CTSI-Ed) team are taking on expanded responsibilities.

Investigators to test ideas for improving healthcare delivery
Two University of Minnesota and M Health Fairview investigators will receive support to test their ideas for enhancing healthcare delivery, such as improving patient outcomes, decreasing the burden on the healthcare system, and reducing…

Poster session with a twist invites loved ones to take the lead
The latest CTSI poster session had a twist. Called the Un-Poster Session, it allowed researchers’ family and friends to get in on the event by taking over the presentation.

Megan Hoffman to direct CTSI’s research training and participant engagement efforts
Megan Hoffman, MA, has been named Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Program Director of Research Training and Participant Engagement.
In this new role, Megan will provide leadership for two major CTSI programs focusing…

Kyle Rudser to direct Biostatistical Design and Analysis Center
Kyle Rudser, PhD, has been named director of CTSI’s Biostatistical Design and Analysis Center (BDAC).

Recognizing Clarence Jones for CEARCH Management Council Service 2017-2021
At the end of 2021, Clarence Jones, MEd, ended his tenure with the CEARCH Management Council, which helps shape the way CTSI engages the broader community in University of Minnesota research. Clarence will continue serving on CTSI’s Hub…