ODAT Translational Science Funding

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Turning Science into Health: Overcoming Barriers in Translation

The goal of this funding program is to streamline the process of translating scientific discoveries from ideas to real-world impact for improved human health.

Applicant Eligibility

Full-time faculty, staff or researchers with an appointment at the University of Minnesota (system-wide, all campuses) or affiliated sites (e.g., VA, Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute, HealthPartners, and Children’s of Minnesota).

For questions about eligibility, please contact Dr. Brittni Peterson at [email protected].

Awardees

2023

Elliot Arsoniadis, MD, PhD. SAVETHEBOTTOMS!!!: A Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach to Reaching and Engaging Gay Men in Healthcare Delivery & Innovation

Gwenyth Fischer, MD. AI Assistant for Non-English Speaking Clinical Trial Participants

Ashley Mahoney, PhD. Catalyst: Accelerating Access to Government Translational Funding

Robert Schumacher, PhD. Developing solutions to barriers in translating discoveries into new therapeutics at the University of Minnesota