The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has awarded funds to support 15 research projects that will be conducted by U of M investigators and their collaborators. Funding from three CTSI grant programs will support a wide range of projects, from early-stage, translational research to clinical research to community-engaged research. Congratulations to our newest awardees!
Translational Grant Program
This funding program helps drive the highest quality early stage translational research through the complex process of translating basic science discoveries into patient benefit. The overarching goal is to positively impact human health in Minnesota and the nation. Following are the program's 2014 awardees:
Conrado Aparicio, PhD, School of Dentistry
Project Title: GL13K Antimicrobial Peptide Coatings with Strong Resistance to Degradation and Sustained Activity for Preventing Dental Peri-implant Infection
Shai Ashkenazi, PhD, College of Science & Engineering
Project Title: Depth-resolved Tissue Oxygen Needle Sensor
Arthur Erdman, PhD, College of Science & Engineering
Project Title: Acoustic Modulation of the Phrenic Nerve for Treatment of Ventilator Induced Diaphragmatic Dysfunction
Benjamin Hackel, PhD, College of Science & Engineering
Project Title: Molecular PET Imaging of MET with Small Protein Ligands
Alexander Khoruts, MD, Medical School
Project Title: Development of Immunoregulatory Microbiota to Suppress Gut Inflammation
Jayanth Panyam, PhD, College of Pharmacy
Project Title: A Novel Marker for Isolation and Characterization of Circulating Tumor Cells from Patients with Metastatic Cancer
Srinand Sreevatsan, BVSc, MVSc, MPH, PhD, College of Veterinary Medicine
Project Title: Point-of-care Detection and Monitoring System for Tuberculosis
Research Services Pilot Funding Program
This funding program supports focused clinical research pilot projects and is designed to poise U of M researchers for future success. Funded investigators can access a wide range of services for planning, implementing, conducting, and analyzing studies, from consultations and support to clinical facilities, staff, and procedures. The program's newest awardees are:
Peter Karachunski, MD, Medical School
Project Title: New Tools Used to Study Effects of Growth Hormone Therapy on Bone Health and Muscle Function in Boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Suma Konety, MD, Medical School
Project Title: Chemotherapy Induced Cardiomyopathy and Associated Genetic Variants
Erin Osterholm, MD, Medical School
Project Title: The Impact of Breast Milk-Acquired Cytomegalovirus Infections on Clinical Outcomes in Premature Infants
Community Collaborative Grants Program
This funding program supports community-university pilot research projects that address important health issues identified by Minnesota communities. Awards are designed to stimulate high-impact research, while building and sustaining long-term partnerships between U of M researchers and community representatives. The program has awarded funding to the following community-University research teams:
Mary Williams, RN, Everyday Miracles
Katy Kozhimannil, PhD, MPA, School of Public Health
Project Title: Improving Maternal and Child Health by Increasing Doula Support for Diverse Minnesota Women
Teri Verner, RN, DNP, Hennepin County Medical Center
Pamela Jo Johnson, PhD, Academic Health Center
Project Title: Impact of Complementary and Integrative Healthcare on Health and Wellbeing for Adults with Chronic Disease
Angela Lewis-Dmello, MSW, Domestic Abuse Project, Inc.
Lynette Renner, PhD, MSW, School of Social Work
Project Title: Exploring Mental and Behavioral Health Outcomes Among Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence
Joan Cleary, MM, Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance
Elizabeth Rogers, MD, MAS, Medical School
Project Title: The Health Care Home in Supporting Chronic Disease Management: Understanding Team Member Roles and the Integration of Community Health Workers
Kathleen Culhane-Pera, MD, MA, West Side Community Health Services
Robert Straka, PharmD, College of Pharmacy
Project Title: Genomic Guided Assessment of Drug Therapy Effectiveness in Managing Hmong Adults with Hyperuricemia and Gout