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Based at the Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, ICTR is an NIH-funded Clinical & Translational Science Awards (CTSA) site linking basic research to improvements in human health. We discover, translate & disseminate interventions to improve health & health care.
Catch up on the Clinical Trials Community of Practice seminars on the ICTR YouTube Channel! Learn about innovative solutions to conducting all kinds of clinical trials, including those initiated by investigators and those sponsored by industry. go.wisc.edu/a5v26y
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Join the UW Clinical Trials Community of Practice this November for an insightful session with Jessica Cook, PhD. Find out how to attend: ictr.wisc.edu/event/a-lear...
November 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Nov 14: Don’t miss the next Implementation Science Seminar! Abram Becker from Discovery to Product will share how commercialization can boost your research impact.

Register to attend 👉 go.wisc.edu/rbv515
November 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome 43 scholars to the 25-26 Pathway Program cohort! Funded by the Wisconsin Partnership Program, the Pathway Program supports the mentorship and professional development of scholars at different stages of an academic career. Learn more: ictr.wisc.edu/news/pathway...
November 7, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Don't miss this recent publication from ICTR leaders, Drs. Pfund & Sorkness in JCTS: “Advancing the science and practice of effective mentorship." This special issue features 15 peer-reviewed papers that deepen the understanding of effective mentorship in research. 🔗 go.wisc.edu/zgq706
November 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
New ICTR funding opportunity! Submit Letters of Intent by Feb 20 for the LHS Demonstration Project. More details, including eligibility, can be found on our website: ictr.wisc.edu/funding/lear...
November 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Join the next Clinical Trials Community of Practice meeting to hear from Tom Cook, PhD, who will share best practices for biostatistics in clinical trials. See you there!

👉 Register to attend: ictr.wisc.edu/event/ct-cop...
October 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Join the Recruitment & Retention Resource Center for the third session of their workshop series. Learn intra- and interpersonal strategies and skills to support you in personalized interactions with research participants. Register today: go.wisc.edu/db871i
October 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Join the Recruitment & Retention Resource Center for the next session of their workshop series. This session focuses on building techniques you can use to connect with participants and ensure your message is understood the first time, every time. Register today: go.wisc.edu/db871i
October 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
On Sept. 10, ICTR hosted its second annual Research Day event, which drew over 200 attendees. The focus of the day was on thriving amid uncertainty. We're grateful to everyone who attended and were pleased to see such enthusiastic engagement during the day! Read more: ictr.wisc.edu/news/over-20...
October 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Join the D&I Launchpad for the next Implementation Science Seminar on Oct. 10. Dr. Birken will highlight the importance of theories, models, and frameworks and demystify their selection and application in implementation science. Learn how to register: ictr.wisc.edu/service/impl...
October 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
We're excited to announce the recipients of the Advancing Translational Research and Science Pilot Award! Congrats to Dr. Desorcy-Scherer, Dr. Passmore, Dr. Sandbo, and Dr. Sample from the Schools of Nursing, Medicine & Public Health, and Veterinary Medicine. 🔗 ictr.wisc.edu/news/ictr-an...
October 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🎉Congrats to Dr. Coller from SMPH Dept. of Pediatrics & Dr. Heiderscheit from SMPH Dept. of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation on being this year's recipients of the ICTR Faculty Mentorship Award! Read more in our news story: ictr.wisc.edu/news/faculty...
September 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Reminder: applications are due Oct 1, 2025, for BIRCWH, an NIH funded mentored career development program. BIRCWH is designed to improve women's health by developing a scientific workforce capable of leading independently funded research programs. Learn more and apply: ictr.wisc.edu/funding/buil...
September 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Applications are open for 4 ICTR Pilot Award opportunities that focus on community-engaged research. Submit your Letters of Intent by Nov 4, 2025.

Learn more: ictr.wisc.edu/news/four-fu...
September 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Join ICTR's Recruitment & Retention Resource Center for a 5-part virtual series. This series covers practical communication techniques to build stronger relationships with research participants & community members, and improve recruitment & retention outcomes. ictr.wisc.edu/how-we-talk-...
September 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Don't miss the next Clinical Trials Community of Practice seminar on Sept 17 at 1PM. Jake Rome, JD, will present "Research with Drugs and Devices: Basic Requirements for FDA Compliance."

Find out how you can attend: ictr.wisc.edu/event/resear...
September 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Jina Chun, ICTR STRIDE Scholar, was named a 2025 Morgridge Fellow—one of 17 UW–Madison faculty, staff & grad students recognized. 🎉Congrats to Jina & all Fellows! Learn more: morgridge.wisc.edu/2025/08/14/e...
September 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Applications are open for the BIRCWH Program! BIRCWH is a NIH-funded mentored career development program designed to improve women's health by developing a scientific workforce capable of leading independently funded research programs. Learn how to apply: ictr.wisc.edu/funding/buil...
September 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Congrats to Drs. Allen & Emamekhoo, recipients of the Learning Health System Demonstration Project grant! Supported by funding from ICTR & UW Health, this grant supports data-driven research led by physician scientists to make health care more efficient. 🔗 ictr.wisc.edu/news/two-phy...
September 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
ICTR's hiring! We're looking for a skilled Project Manager to join PROMICE, our new center for supporting big, collaborative research projects with partners and across ICTR. A key focus will be guiding major initiatives, including our upcoming CTSA grant renewal. Learn more: ictr.wisc.edu/careers/
August 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
⌛Reminder: Apps close 9/2. ICTR is seeking a Co-Director for the KL2 Program! Help mentor early-career researchers in clinical & translational science. Learn more: ictr.wisc.edu/news/ictr-in...
August 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
UW researchers from SMPH & Education are developing ways to measure brain fog in clinics—a key step toward long COVID therapies. Led by Aurora Pop-Vicas & Dorothy Farrar Edwards, with support from TL1 predoc trainee Kristen Kehl-Floberg. Funded by ICTR & WPP. education.wisc.edu/news/through...
Through the fog: Project seeks best way to measure one long-term effect of COVID-19
A community-driven research project in the School of Education seeks the best way to measure one long-term effect of COVID-19.
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August 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
📣Registration for ICTR Research Day closes August 25! This event is free, but your RSVP is required and appreciated. We look forward to seeing you on September 10!

Secure your spot today: ictr.wisc.edu/survive-and-...
August 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We're excited to announce that Dr. Lisa Cadmus-Bertram has joined the Clinical Investigation Graduate Program as a co-director. Along with Dr. Randy Kimple, she will contribute to the administrative, curricular, and social aspects of the program. ictr.wisc.edu/news/clinica...
August 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM