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CTSI connects U of M clinical researchers into national cohort discovery data sharing network

University of Minnesota clinical researchers and study teams can now query nearly 40 million patient records through the Accrual to Clinical Trials (ACT) Network for discovery, exploration, and validation of patient cohorts for…
Dr. Ingbar, Director, CTSI Education, Training, and Career Development, and Director, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, explains to Russian visitors ways CTSI fosters research relationships and infrastructure at the University of Minnesota.

CTSI hosts international health leaders through U.S. State Department program

Earlier this year, CTSI hosted a brief visit by six Russian scientists and senior health administrators through the Russian Sister Cities Build Healthier Communities program. The program aims to build effective partnerships with academic…
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CTSI receives $42.6 million to expand U of M health research impact

The University of Minnesota’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute recently received more than $42.6 million in renewed National Institutes of Health funding through the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) program that…

CTSI hires Clinical Research Support Center Manager to oversee operations, performance

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute recently hired Jessie Oslowski, B.A., to lead the University of Minnesota’s Clinical Research Support Center (CRSC).
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StudyFinder tool continues national expansion enabling public to explore studies at academic research institutions

University of Texas Southwestern has become the third research institution to adopt StudyFinder, a CTSI-created tool that gives the public an easier way to find university research opportunities currently enrolling and connect with study…

New Regulatory Manager to lead CTSI’s regulatory services and support AHC compliance

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has hired Kelly McCormick, MBA, as Regulatory Manager. In this new role, Kelly will oversee CTSI’s regulatory services and provide guidance and oversight on research compliance for…
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Three U professors receive CTSI awards for exceptional research mentorship

Last night, CTSI honored the following individuals with Mentor of the Year Awards:
Kathy Quandt

CTSI hires new Clinical Trials Financial Services Director

Kathy Quandt, MBA, recently became Director of CTSI’s Clinical Trials Financial Services (CTFS) team.  In this role, Kathy will manage and oversee the CTFS team, which provides financial management throughout the life of a trial, from pre…
Angela Fralish

CTSI hires fellow to support efforts to advance translational research

CTSI’s Office of Discovery and Translation (ODAT) recently hired Angela Fralish for the newly created ODAT Research Fellow position. As a fellow, Angela will assess the translational potential of technologies under consideration for ODAT…
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Researchers tap into multiple CTSI programs to drive policy changes

“Our CTSI-supported research project didn’t just inform public policy; it led directly to the creation of new legislation,” says Dr. Rebecca Shlafer. Fellow U of M faculty member Dr. Katy Kozhimannil adds, “CTSI support formalized our…