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In the news: How CTSI brings health care discoveries into practice

We've all read about exciting health breakthroughs, but how do these discoveries make their way into new treatments, therapies, and tools?
How CTSI advances research careers

Advancing Research Careers: Two Investigators Share Their Take

Mentorship. Resources. Educational seminars. These are just a few things that came to mind when we asked researchers how the Clinical and Translational Science Institute helped them be more successful. In our latest video, two scholars in…
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CTSI-Funded Research Team Secures Legislative Victory

A community-University research team successfully influenced public policy earlier this month, when Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill that helps care for pregnant, incarcerated women and their babies. Dr. Rebecca Shlafer, an…
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Two Faculty Investigators Describe How CTSI Has Impacted Their Research Careers

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has released a new video in which two U of M faculty researchers - Drs. Bhargava and Shlafer - talk about how CTSI has helped them be more successful.

Ten U of M faculty members receive CTSI career development awards

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute has accepted ten junior faculty investigators into its research career development programs. As CTSI scholars, they will receive mentorship, training, and funds to help advance their…
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12 research projects receive CTSI awards

This week, CTSI awarded 12 researchers with travel awards to present their research at national conferences. Judges evaluated nearly 70 posters at the CTSI Poster Session & Reception on Oct. 1, selecting winners in several categories…
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CTSI shines the spotlight on translational researchers at poster session

The University of Minnesota is known for its brilliant researchers who make groundbreaking research discoveries all the time. But last night, the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) celebrated a specific, very remarkable…
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Dr. Carol Lange Named 2013 CTSI Mentor of the Year

CTSI honored Carol Lange, PhD, with the 2013 Mentor of the Year Award on Tuesday evening. Dr. Lange accepted the award from Dr. Tucker LeBien, PhD, (shown) in front of a crowd of students, faculty, staff and community members at the CTSI…
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CTSI Honors Dr. Betsy Seaquist as Mentor of the Year

At the CTSI Research Conference on September 12, 2012, Dr. Betsy Seaquist was honored as the first recipient of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute Mentor of the Year.

Scientific Writing Series recap

The first Scientific Writing Series was a success with every session full. Registrants had an opportunity to learn scientific writing techniques. Topics included writing for medical journals, overcoming writer's block, and how to respond…