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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…
CTSI hires Clinical Research Manager for Department of Psychiatry clinical research
CTSI has hired Mahrya Johnson, CCRP, CPT, as the new Clinical Research Manager for the Department of Psychiatry as part of its responsibilities for the department’s clinical research involving human participants.Previously, Mahrya worked…
CTSI appoints new Biorepository and Laboratory Services Manager
Cole Drifka, PhD, recently joined CTSI as Biorepository and Laboratory Services (BLS) Manager. In this role, Dr. Drifka will manage and develop a state-of-the-art integrated biorepository to serve the needs of investigators who require …
CTSI awards $150,000 in pilot funding for two research projects
CTSI has awarded $150,000 in pilot funding for two projects—$75,000 each—toward the planning and successful implementation of clinical intervention pilot studies.
CTSI implements news service model to enhance support of University research studies
*Note: In May 2017, CTSI announced it planned to phase out its Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) service by year's end.
CTSI recently began implementing its new service model for how it supports clinical and translational research…
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…
University researchers have access to vast biospecimen tissue archive through CTSI's BioNet
In addition to histology, immunohistochemistry and digital imaging services, CTSI’s Biological Materials Procurement Network (BioNet) tissue procurement facility provides researchers with high-quality tissue procurement services in…
Department of Dermatology Engages CTSI to Provide Ongoing Support for Its Researchers
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) offers comprehensive services and support for planning, implementing, conducting, and analyzing studies. CTSI provides this kind of clinical research support to investigators as well…
CTSI submits CTSA proposal to NIH
Earlier this year, CTSI submitted an application to renew its Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA).CTSI’s proposal focuses on enhancing the scope, quality, and efficiency of team-based clinical and translational science research…
Expanded BioNet capabilities open pathways for University research
CTSI’s Biological Materials Procurement Network (BioNet), which is part of CTSI's Biorepository and Laboratory Services (BLS), recently installed new equipment and expanded its technicians’ certifications to continue to provide University…