Training future leaders in clinical and translational science at the University of Minnesota

CTSA K12 Program at University of Minnesota

NIH-funded research University of Minnesota · NIH-11016906

The University of Minnesota's program is helping new professors from different health fields work together and learn how to do better research, so they can improve care and outcomes for patients like you.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Minnesota NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Minneapolis, United States)
Project IDNIH-11016906 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

The University of Minnesota's CTSI K12 Program focuses on training promising Assistant Professors in clinical and translational science. This program emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration among various health science disciplines, including Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Veterinary Medicine. Participants will receive comprehensive training over three years, which includes mentorship, skill development in research design, and community engagement. The program aims to enhance the quality of clinical research and improve patient outcomes through effective team science.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are early-career researchers and Assistant Professors in the health sciences looking to enhance their clinical research skills.

Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in clinical research or are not affiliated with academic institutions may not receive direct benefits from this program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved clinical practices and innovations in patient care through the development of skilled researchers.

How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have shown success in developing research leaders and improving clinical research outcomes in various institutions.

Where this research is happening

Minneapolis, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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