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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…
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CTSI launches Foundations for Research Professionals training program

Following a successful pilot, CTSI launched Foundations for Research Professionals across the University of Minnesota in 2017 to help increase knowledge and application of clinical research coordinator competencies—for those new to…

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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CTSI announces first recipients of its recently launched grant programs for community members, organizations

The University of Minnesota's Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), Office of Community Engagement to Advance Research and Community Health (CEARCH) is pleased to announce the first recipients of two new funding programs for…
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Streamlining the study path: How comprehensive CTSI support poised a U researcher for success

When Susan Everson-Rose, PhD, MPH, had an idea that could help heart attack survivors, she turned to CTSI for support making the jump from concept to pilot study to major grant application.
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CTSI hires Recruitment Center Manager to build upon its efforts to attract study participants

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has hired Annie Hotop, MS, MA, to lead CTSI recruitment activities.
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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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New study card initiative aims to increase visibility of research studies to Clinics and Surgery Center patients

Last week, research study cards became available for patients and visitors of the University of Minnesota Health Clinics and Surgery Center (CSC)—the newest aspect of the CTSI-led effort to integrate research into clinical care at the CSC—…

CTSI enters final stage of TASCS-OnCore transition

This month, CTSI began the final phase of an ongoing, collaborative effort to shift University of Minnesota clinical research studies from the Time and