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CTSI Biomedical Informatics Program (BMIP) delivers new support to three health sciences departments
The CTSI Biomedical Informatics Program (BMIP) recently entered into agreements with the School of Dentistry, the Department of Anesthesiology, and the Department of Medicine’s Cardiovascular Division to provide dedicated informatics…
CTSI welcomes CTRS Medical Advisors Dr. Melena Bellin and Dr. Byron Vaughn
In early August 2019, CTSI will welcome Melena Bellin, MD, and Byron Vaughn, MD, as Clinical Translational Research Services (CTRS) Medical Advisors.
Immigrant Microbiome Project brings community together
Researchers from the University of Minnesota and community are expanding upon work done during the Immigrant Microbiome Project that was partially funded by CTSI in 2015. The project identified changes in gut microbiomes in Southeast Asia…
CRSC continues evolving the University's clinical research infrastructure
As the Clinical Research Support Center (CRSC) approaches its one year anniversary in September, it remains committed to identifying the appropriate experts and functional groups to support researchers and study teams as they navigate and…
CRSC Feasibility Review provides needed support for researchers
The Feasibility Review process
The Clinical Research Support Center (CRSC) houses multiple resources an investigator will need to bring a clinical research study to fruition at the University of Minnesota. The resources and experts within…
Dr. Dan Weisdorf appointed as Director of CTSI’s Clinical and Translational Research Services core
Dan Weisdorf, MD, Professor of Medicine, in the Medical School’s Department of Medicine, was recently appointed as the CTSI Clinical and Translational Research Services (CTRS) core Director in addition to his leadership role as CTSI’s…
CTSI recognizes the work of clinical research professionals, researchers through Clinical Trials Day
The first documented clinical trial took place May 20, 1747 aboard the HMS Salisbury, a 50-gun ship in charge of patrolling the English Channel. Scottish physician and the ship’s appointed surgeon, James Lind, tested a theory about why…
CTSI releases online resource designed to save investigators’ time when completing the NIH Study Record
A new online resource, developed by experts in CTSI and the Department of Pediatrics, is now available to University of Minnesota clinical researchers, grant coordinators and others to help them save time when completing the National…
Two University of Minnesota research projects benefit from CTSI’s CTRS Pilot Funding
CTSI’s Clinical and Translational Research Services (CTRS) group announces its grantees for stage one of its two-stage pilot funding program available to full-time University of Minnesota faculty for the planning and successful…
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…