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UMN researcher develops a COVID-19 tracking strategy with underserved communities in mind
To monitor the spread of COVID-19, researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Duluth are turning to an unconventional indicator: sewage.
Glenn Simmons Jr., PhD, is co-leading an effort to test wastewater across…
Scholar learns to translate research into care through TL1 Translational Research Program
When Department of Neurology researcher Rebekah Summers, DPT, PhD, first applied to CTSI’s TL1 Translational Research program for predoctoral students and postdoctoral fellows, she hoped for funding for her postdoctoral research. Now a TL1…
COVID-19 impacts on CTSI operations
CTSI continues to serve the research community, but has temporarily transitioned to virtual research support. We are doing this to adhere to University of Minnesota guidance surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.CTSI…
CTSI leads project to launch website of high-quality biostatistics resources and training
CTSI’s Biostatistical Design and Analysis Center (BDAC) has partnered with the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design Special Interest Group (BERD-SIG) to create the…
Lindsley Prize in Behavioral Neuroscience awarded to CTSI Scholar
CTSI Scholar Brian Sweis, PhD, received the Lindsley Prize in Behavioral Neuroscience from the Society of Neuroscience for his novel translational research on neuroeconomics applied to psychiatric disorders. The Lindsley Prize is awarded…
Video: CTSI leadership shares the vision and benefits of the CRSC to clinical researchers
The Office of Academic Clinical Affairs recently visited with Bruce Blazar, MD, Director of CTSI and Daniel Weisdorf, MD, Deputy Director of CTSI to learn more about how investigators mentor junior faculty to effectively conduct clinical…
CTSI’s K-R01 research career development program welcomes four Scholars to the 2019 cohort
CTSI welcomes four University of Minnesota Assistant Professors into its K-R01 Transition to Independence research career development program. Scholars receive pilot funds, specialized career development programming, mentoring, and…
CTSI awards over $20,000 to Scholars and community-engaged research grantees during 2019 Poster Session
The annual CTSI Poster Session took place on September 16 and was a festive gathering to honor Scholars, mentors, and community-engaged research grantees from two CTSI offices: the Research Education, Training, and Career Development Core…
CTSI’s annual Poster Session 2019 honors Mentors of the Year
The annual CTSI Poster Session took place on September 16 and was a festive gathering to honor Scholars and mentors from CTSI’s Research Education, Training, and Career Development Core, CTSI-Ed, and share their work.
Two University of Minnesota researchers awarded 2019 CTRS Pilot Funding
On September 1, 2019, CTSI’s Clinical and Translational Research Services (CTRS) announced its grantees for a two-stage pilot funding program for full-time University of Minnesota faculty. These awards support the planning and…