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CTSI welcomes 18 students across Minnesota to its summer research training programs

The University of Minnesota’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has accepted 18 undergraduate and professional health science students into its 2018 summer research training programs, which provide scholars with knowledge…
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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:
Jace Gilbertson accepts the award for best undergraduate poster at CTSI's annual poster session from Dr. Kelvin Lim, the director of his CTSI research training program.

How U faculty mentors are advancing the next generation of health researchers

Three young researchers in our career development programs share how their CTSI mentors are helping them flourish.
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Nine students join CTSI research career development programs

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has accepted 9 undergraduate and professional health science students into its summer research training programs. Programs provide scholars with knowledge, skills, and experience in…

CTSI revamps junior career development program for URM investigators; welcomes two new scholars

To demonstrate its commitment to building diversity in the University of Minnesota translational workforce pipeline, CTSI’s Research Education, Training, and Career Development (CTSI-Ed) core recently restructured a key research career…
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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…
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CTSI research career development program helps U junior investigator secure $1.77 million grant

“The protected time, training, mentorship, and support I received through CTSI’s KL2 Scholars Career Development Program has had a significant impact on my research career. CTSI’s support enabled me to secure an R01 grant to continue my…
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Nine CTSI scholars receive awards to present at national or international conferences

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) presented travel awards to nine junior investigators for outstanding posters and presentations at its fifth annual CTSI Poster Session and Reception. At the September 27 event,…
Dr. Christine Wendt and Award Plaque

CTSI recognizes three University professors for outstanding mentorship

At the CTSI Poster Session and Reception on Sept. 27, CTSI bestowed awards to outstanding research mentors: Mentor of the Year: Dr. Christine WendtBiostatistical Mentor of the Year: Dr. Kyle RudserJunior Mentor of the Year: Dr. Lisa…
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Former Minneapolis Mayor and U.S. Bancorp CEO to recognize CTSI STEP-UP intern for outstanding work

Simon Rendon will receive an award from Minneapolis’ STEP-UP Achieve youth employment program for outstanding work during his internship at the University of Minnesota. STEP-UP selected Rendon from a pool of approximately 800 Minneapolis…