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Los Angeles Basin Clinical and Translational Science Institute

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The Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute (SC CTSI) promotes translation of scientific discoveries into new tools for clinical and community health. Created by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), the SC CTSI is one of 60 research institutes nationwide that aim to speed research from laboratories to sustainable public health solutions. Our focus: improving the health of diverse populations in urban settings like Los Angeles.

The SC CTSI is a partnership among leading Southern California academic, clinical and community health organizations that jointly are working to identify major regional health problems – and to direct world-class researchers and health care providers to develop new solutions for those problems.