12.15.2014
The Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) invites you to be a part of CaneSearch on March 4, 2015 by submitting your abstracts for the Poster Session and Shared Resources Fair.
12.09.2014
The Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has named Tatjana Rundek, M.D., Ph.D., professor of neurology and public health sciences, and Barry Hudson, Ph.D., assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, as the new directors of the Master’s of Science in Clinical and Translational Investigation at the University of Miami.
11.25.2014
At the eighth annual Foundations of Translational Research Boot Camp hosted November 17-21 by the Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), students, fellows and early career investigators gained a better understanding of the translational research process.
11.11.2014
Erin Kobetz, Ph.D., M.P.H., Associate Director for Disparities and Community Outreach for the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, has been awarded a grant from the GE Foundation to help improve the prevention of cervical cancer in women living in medically underserved areas.
11.11.2014
Research teams interested in learning how to use the University’s Research Electronic Data Capture system (REDCap) to collect and store data for study projects can take advantage of free support through the Biostatistics Collaboration and Consulting Core (BCCC).Software
11.04.2014
Thirty-one students, faculty, staff, and alumni, including nine from the Miller School, were tapped last Wednesday and Thursday into the University of Miami Iron Arrow Honor Society.
10.21.2014
Hispanics in the U.S. at risk for cardiovascular disease also have a high prevalence of sleep apnea, which is often undiagnosed, suggesting the untreated sleep disorder can lead to diabetes and hypertension in this population, according to an analysis of the results of the landmark Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (SOL).
10.21.2014
Investigators preparing a resubmission of their unfunded extramural grant application (A0) can apply for support for the external scientific review of their proposal. The External Scientific Review Program for Grant Resubmissions is a mechanism developed by the Pilot and Collaborative Translational and Clinical Studies Program of the Miami CTSI to assist UM investigators in receiving consultation and feedback from experts.
10.07.2014
A National Cancer Institute supplemental award will make the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center the coordinating center for the NCI’s Geographic Management of Cancer Health Disparities Program–Region 3 (GMaP3) — a research consortium of 11 institutions in seven southeastern states and Puerto Rico. The project is part of the NCI Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities’ Community Networks Program Centers.
10.07.2014
The physical environment built for human use, such as a neighborhood, city or suburb, has been found to have an impact on human health. Specifically, the “walkability” of an environment influences the weight, body mass index and chronic disease incidence of those who live there. By rethinking our built environments, we can have a positive impact on human health.
10.07.2014
Accessing and understanding data about the diverse communities served by the University of Miami Health System is critical to the development of research that addresses their health needs. A major initiative of the Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has been to support key infrastructure that makes it possible for UM's research community to utilize patient population data in new and powerful ways.
09.30.2014
In working with communities as culturally and ethnically diverse as those found in Miami-Dade County, investigators at the University of Miami have a wealth of resources available to help with their research.
09.23.2014
Olveen Carrasquillo, M.D., M.P.H., professor of medicine and public health sciences, Chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine and Director of Community Engagement at the Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), has been named one of Diversity MBA Magazine’s Top 100 Under 50 Diverse Leaders.
09.23.2014
The power of a non-traditional approach to research and evaluation reporting was the focus of a recent Grand Rounds co-hosted by the Department of Public Health Sciences and the Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI). University of Miami alumnus James Pann, Ph.D., highlighted the value of the visual evaluation report as an alternative method for communicating findings and engaging stakeholders.
09.16.2014
The Miami CTSI and the Department of Public Health Sciences are cohosting a Grand Rounds on September, 18 from noon to 1 p.m., in the Clinical Research Building, room 1080. James Pann, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer of the consulting firm, Research & Evaluation Network and professor at the Applied Research Center at the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education at Nova Southeastern University, will present the “Creation and Use of the Visual Evaluation Report."
09.16.2014
The Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has opened registration for its popular Foundations of Translational Research Boot Camp taking place November 17-21.
08.12.2014
University of Miami investigators now have access to a national database of volunteers for research studies. The Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has partnered with ResearchMatch, a unique recruitment tool funded by the National Institutes of Health Clinical and Translational Science Award Program, to connect researchers and potential participants in a convenient way.
08.05.2014
According to the American Heart Association, stroke is the fourth leading cause of death for Americans, and Hispanics face even higher risks, particularly for recurring stroke. To improve stroke prevention methods, a team of multidisciplinary physician-researchers at the Miller School of Medicine and UHealth will team up for a new five-year $1.9 million NIH grant.
07.15.2014
Olveen Carrasquillo, M.D., M.P.H., professor of medicine and public health sciences, Chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine and Director of Community Engagement at the Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), was one of five editors for a supplement on the VA Healthcare System’s patient-centered medical homes published in the July issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
07.01.2014
The National Institutes of Health announced the appointment of nine new members to the NIH Council of Councils, including the Miller School’s Norma Sue Kenyon, Ph.D., the Martin Kleiman Professor of Surgery, Microbiology and Immunology, and Biomedical Engineering, Chief Innovation Officer of the Miller School and Program Director of Novel Methods at the Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI).
07.01.2014
A newly released study led by an interdisciplinary team of University of Miami researchers at the Miller School of Medicine and the School of Architecture shows that urban sprawl may be bad for the health of thousands of residents.
06.17.2014
The Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has awarded grants to two Miller School researchers through its Mentored Translational Research Scholars Program (K12), which helps junior faculty develop successful careers as independent investigators.
06.10.2014
The Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has awarded pilot program funding to three University of Miami researchers. Selected from among 35 applicants, Ali Nayer, M.D., associate professor of medicine, Suhrud Rajguru, Ph.D., assistant professor of biomedical engineering, and Francisco Vega, M.D., Ph.D., professor of pathology, will each receive $50,000 during the 2015 fiscal year.
05.30.2014
Jose Szapocznik, Ph.D., professor and Chair of Public Health Sciences and Director of the Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute, delivered a presentation on health and research innovation at the prestigious, second annual Fundacion Euroamerica meeting in Miami.
05.06.2014
Committed to providing mentoring support to investigators, the Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is accepting applications for its Grant Writing Seminar Series, which provides practical, step-by-step guidance on writing NIH grants.
04.15.2014
The Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute has developed a Master’s of Science in Clinical and Translational Investigation designed to provide formal graduate training to new and early stage investigators who will be prepared to deal with the challenges facing translational research.
04.04.2014
Please join us May 1 from noon to 1 p.m., at the Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh-floor auditorium for a special lecture by Gregory Bossart, V.M.D., Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Animal Health, Research, and Conservation and Chief Veterinary Officer at the Georgia Aquarium. Dr. Bossart will discuss "Marine Mammals As Sentinels for Ocean and Human Health."
04.03.2014
All clinical research support staff are encouraged to join the next NCRP seminar on April 23 from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Mailman Center for Child Development, eighth floor auditorium.
04.03.2014
Register now for "Understanding and Managing Teamwork During Complex Collaboration," April 8 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at the CAS Gallery, Wesley Foundation Building on the Coral Gables Campus.
03.20.2014
Register now for the FDA seminar on "Improving Human Clinical Research" April 2-3, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the BankUnited Center, 1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables. All investigators and research team members are encouraged to attend this seminar.
03.19.2014
Improve your ability to identify researcher expertise and potential collaborators with the SciVal Experts database. Register now for one of two demonstration sessions March 28 at the Miami CTSI Research Commons located in the Clinical Research Building, Suite 710.
03.17.2014
Register now for the SEEDS Team Science Seminar Series March 25 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the Ungar Building, room 230, Coral Gables Campus.
03.04.2014
The Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) encourages investigators to consider two open funding opportunities being offered in partnership with the University of Florida and the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program.
02.28.2014
The Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s (CTSI) second annual CaneSearch Research Symposium explored many aspects of neuroscience research taking place at the University while highlighting a translational approach to topics such as HIV/AIDS, drug abuse, addiction and obesity.
02.18.2014
Committed to promoting excellence in interdisciplinary research, The Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) will host its second annual CaneSearch Research Symposium on Thursday, February 20, on the medical campus.
01.28.2014
Sara J. Czaja, Ph.D., Leonard M. Miller Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Scientific Director of the Center on Aging, has been appointed by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies to the Committee on the Public Health Dimensions of Cognitive Aging and reappointed to the National Research Council Board on Human-Systems Integration.
01.14.2014
The Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has unveiled its new Research Commons, a home for promoting team science and user-friendly research expertise, service, and consultation.