Congratulations to our new cohort of KL2 Scholars, whose appointments become official on Nov. 1, 2017.* They represent a variety of disciplines including neurology, nursing, orthodontics, and pulmonary critical care. Selected through a rigorous competitive process, KL2 scholars receive clinical and translational science development support for two years.
KL2s enroll in an educational program, usually the MSPH in Clinical and Translational Science, which imparts the CTSA core competencies as part of the curriculum. In parallel, they enter a research apprenticeship with a primary mentor who has an excellent training record and commits to extended close interaction with the scholar. The KL2 experience culminates in lead author manuscripts and an extramurally-funded research grant submission (e.g., R01).
Designed for junior faculty in a clinical or related discipline, the CCTS KL2 program aims to provide knowledge, experience, and perspective to candidates who show promise for becoming independent investigators. A key component of the program is protected time to allow both formal training and conducting hands-on research.
2017-18 KL2 Scholars
Ejvis Lamani, DMD, PhD, assistant professor, UAB Dept. of Orthodontics
Genetic Markers in Orthodontics
*Dr. Lamani’s appointment began June 15, 2017.
Crystal Chapman Lambert, PhD, assistant professor, UAB School of Nursing
Stress and Coping: Understanding Determinants of Adherence to HIV Care in African American Women Living with HIV
Mentors: Drs. Michael Mugavero, Janet Turan
Jianmei Leavenworth, MD, PhD, assistant professor, UAB Dept. of Neurosurgery
Identifying Immune Biomarkers for Malignant Gliomas to Oncolytic HSV Viroltherapy
Mentors: Dr. James Markert, Yancey Gillespie
George Solomon, MD, UAB Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine
Nasal Cell Procurement in PCD Patients
Mentors: Drs. Steven Rowe, Stephanie Davis
Chad Washington, MS, MPHS, MD, assistant professor, Neurosurgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Sildenafil for the Treatment of Delayed Cerebral Ischemia following Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Mentor: Dr. Alan Jones
*Dr. Washington’s appointment began April 1, 2017.
If you are interested in becoming a CCTS KL2 scholar, visit our Training Grant Programs web page.