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David Vock and Rui Zhang

Two CTSI faculty awarded McKnight Presidential Fellowships

David Vock, PhD, who is part of CTSI’s Biostatistical Design and Analysis Center (BDAC), and Rui Zhang, PhD, MS, who is part of CTSI’s Biomedical Informatics Program (
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Clinical Research Support Center opening marks beginning of exciting journey

More than 100 visitors attended the Clinical Research Support Center Open House to help celebrate the new center’s grand opening Sept. 4 despite the rain. Attendees networked with colleagues, enjoyed refreshments, and learned more about…
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Three U of M faculty honored with CTSI Mentor of the Year awards

CTSI honored three University of Minnesota faculty members with awards for their excellence in research mentorship at its annual Poster Session held Sept. 12:
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CTSI-supported researchers help shape a national model for dental care aimed at underserved communities

Two University of Minnesota School of Dentistry researchers are at the forefront of an emerging profession that is extending dental care access to rural, underserved Minnesota communities.In 2009, Minnesota became the first state to pass…
Dr. Linzer

CTSI biostatisticians and HCMC build a partnership that's garnering grant funding and advancing health research

When a Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) research team received their grant critique, it became clear they’d need to strengthen their project’s statistical approach in order to receive funding.  They pulled in biostatisticians from…
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University study: Minnesota childcare providers are fostering healthier environments

A University of Minnesota research team found that early childhood care and education providers are making significant strides in ensuring kids eat healthy food and are physically active, although barriers remain.
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CTSI Pilot Grant Helps Lead to Millions in Funding for University-Children's Research Team

The University of Minnesota’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute is committed to nurturing research collaborations between University investigators and the broader community, such as clinics, nonprofits, and other community…
Dr. Lynn Eberly and Award Plaque

Dr. Lynn Eberly Named Inaugural CTSI Biostatistician Mentor of the Year

At the CTSI Poster Session on Jan. 20, CTSI honored University of Minnesota Associate Professor Lynn Eberly, MS, PhD, with the first CTSI Biostatistician Mentor of the Year Award, which recognizes outstanding biostatistical mentors.
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CTSI Supports Study That Evaluates Potential Treatment for Kids With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

A University of Minnesota research team recently published the results of a clinical trial that showed choline could reduce some of the cognitive defects caused by prenatal alcohol

CTSI connects with Sue Lowry, database programmer & analyst

Meet CTSI database programmer and analyst Sue Lowry, whose expertise and experience make her a critical member of research teams at UMN. As one client stated, "Sue's responsiveness and effective problem solution are outstanding - far in…