K12 Career Development Program
The K12 Career Development Program provides a structured mentored scholars training program that charts a path to research independence for early stage clinical / translational researchers.
The CTSI K Program was previously known as the Mentored Translational Research Scholars Program Award (KL2) during fiscal years 2019-2023. View previous KL2 graduates and scholars.
Aims
- Administer a rigorous Mentored Translational Research Scholars Program – KL2 for scholars from different disciplines to develop the skills needed to become independent clinical/translational investigators.
- Immerses scholars in culturalized research training and mentoring.
Network
The Connection for Research Career Enhancement is a professional network of K and K-like scholars created to advance the research careers of early stage investigators through information exchange, networking, group learning, and mentorship.
Program Administrator
Patricia Avissar
Director, Research Support
Phone: 305-243-5085
Email: [email protected]
Leadership
Tatjana Rundek, M.D., Ph.D.
Multi-PI & Co-Director
Alessia Fornoni, M.D., Ph.D.
Multi-PI & Co-Director