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The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston, through its Clinical and Translational Science Award, seeks to facilitate translational research as a rigorous discipline, develop translational research training programs at all levels in the graduate continuum, effectively conduct and bridge step 1 translational research to steps 2 and 3, and interface productively with the national CTSA consortium. In particular, this CTSA will help UTMB to build teams of researchers with diverse skills who can work effectively toward positive health outcomes. These teams will also serve as exemplary learning environments for the next generation of translational investigators. Training activities include a Clinical and Translational Scholars program, an Academy of Mentors, a seminar series and team training workshops.
The CTSA will be implemented by UTMB's Institute for Translational Sciences (ITS), which will facilitate many aspects of translational research and support at the University, enhancing researchers' ability to quickly and effectively translate basic science discoveries into improvements in human health. ITS' operations are guided by three overlying principles: 1) proactively identifying new team-oriented research opportunities, 2) prioritizing trainee involvement in a team-based culture, and 3) integrating systems biological approaches into translational research. Through the CTSA, the ITS has organized 12 "Key Resources" — combinations of university core laboratories and intellectual resources, integrated by a single point of investigator/trainee contact. Key Resources are designed to respond to the needs of investigators and trainees and to break down communication, technology and regulatory barriers, thereby transforming how UTMB conducts patient-oriented research.
