Several new and intrepid CTSTP trainees gathered outside of PCAMS despite cold temperatures.The annual CCTS Clinical and Translational Science Training Program (CTSTP) kicked off in January with 42 participants. Of these, thirteen are based at CCTS Partner Network institutions (Auburn, PBRC, UA, USA) and participate via virtual conferencing, an option that has grown in popularity in recent years.

A variety of disciplines are represented by our 2019 CTSTP cohort, including Nursing, OB/Gyn, Neurology, Nutrition Sciences, Neurosurgery, Cardiovascular Disease, Kinesiology, Veterinary Medicine (AU), Surgical Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Ophthalmology/Vision Sciences, Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation Science, Chemical Engineering (AU), Biology, Microbiology & Immunology (USA), Cell, Development & Integrative Biology, Osteopathic & Rehabilitation (AU), Neuro-oncology, Vascular & Interventional Radiology, Clinical Science (PBRC & AU), Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care, Health Behavior, Physiology & Cell Biology (USA), Emergency Medicine, and Pediatrics (including Hematology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine, and Neurology).   

CTSTP faculty include renowned researchers such as Dr. George Howard, PI on the REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Study, a longitudinal cohort study of 30,239 African American and white participants in 48 states.The CTSTP is a career-changing learning opportunity that provides trainees with more than 50 hours of didactic and interactive instruction in clinical and translational science competencies. Sessions take place 8am-10am on Wednesdays from January to June and feature experienced clinical and translational researchers as well as individuals with special expertise in areas such as grant writing and clinical trial regulations. Those who complete the course earn a certificate of participation. CTSTP can also be taken for credit towards a masters degree in public health (EPI 680).

CCTS generally announces the CTSTP call for applications in late fall. To learn more, visit our CTSTP page or contact CCTS Training Academy Investigator Liaison This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Our CCTS YouTube channel offers an overview of the course, which includes a bonus introduction to the spectrum of translational research by CCTS Director Robert Kimberly.

2019 CTSTP Cohort