This week marked the end of our 2016 Clinical and Translational Science Training Program (CTSTP). Over the past six months, the select group of 30 trainees received more than 50 hours of didactic instruction in research project development, ethics, clinical trials, epidemiology, biostatistics, and types of clinical research including health services, genomics/informatics, behavioral, and community-based participatory research.
Trainees also participated in numerous interactive experiences, including sessions on grant writing and a mock NIH study section review of a K23 grant application. Sessions that focused on team science and patient recruitment were also well-received.
Courses were presented by research staff and faculty from across the partner network. A highlight for many trainees was the opportunity to network with clinical and translational researchers from many disciplines and meet individuals with expertise in grants, contracts, and regulatory issues.
The 2016 course was our 8th CTSTP—GoTo access was available to trainees from across the partner network. Interested in attending our next CTSTP? Email your interest and/or questions to