Clinical Translational Science Pilot

The Clinical Translational Science Pilot program identifies and facilitates ways to increase the amount of high-quality transdisciplinary clinical translational science at the University by improving pilot program procedures and supporting talented investigators and projects aligned with the Miami CTSI mission.

The program also supports talented investigators and meritorious Pilot Awards that are innovative, interdisciplinary and advance Clinical and Translational Science (CTS), with the overarching goal of addressing and improving the health of our South Florida communities.

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Previous Pilot Awardees

Awardee Award Year Department/ Division
Lauri Bishop, PT, DPT, PhD FY2024 Physical Therapy
Ching-Hua Chuan, Ph.D.  FY2024 Interactive Media
Katrina Ciraldo, M.D.  FY2024 Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Services
Victor Cueto, M.D.  FY2024 Pediatrics
Sandra M. Prentiss, Ph.D. FY2024 Otolaryngology
Zhipeng Meng, Ph.D. FY2025 Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
Tiffani Houston, M.D. FY2025 Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Spencer Evans, Ph.D. FY2025 Psychology
Martha Henao Bloyer, PT, DPT FY2026 Physical Therapy
Stephen Burks, Jr, MD FY2026 Neurological Surgery
Filipe Fernandes Conti, Ph.D. FY2026 Surgery/Vascular
David McMillan, Ph.D. FY2026 Neurological Surgery
Marieta Papanikolaou, M.D. FY2026 Dermatology

Contact

Melanie Couch, MHA
Director of Research Operations
[email protected]