Boost your recruitment and retention efforts with ICTR’s Recruitment & Retention Resource Library. Discover planning tools, explore innovative engagement strategies, and find campus and local services to help support successful research participation. ictr.wisc.edu/recruitment-...

Leadership news: Anoop Mayampurath has joined us as faculty director of the Clinical & Health Informatics Graduate Programs. We extend gratitude to outgoing program director Heidi Twedt for her leadership. Welcome, Dr. Mayampurath, and thank you, Dr. Twedt! Learn more: ictr.wisc.edu/news/clinica...

Apply by Oct. 1, 2026, for spring admission to the Clinical Investigation Graduate Program. The MS and PhD degrees encompass biostatistics, epidemiology, clinical study design, clinical trials conduct, and the ethical and responsible conduct of research. 🔗 ictr.wisc.edu/program/clin...

The 2026 D&I Short Course is happening Oct. 7! Registration opens later this summer. We hope to see you there. ictr.wisc.edu/service/di-s...

Congrats to Allison Weisnicht, MD, one of the spring graduates of the Clinical Investigation Grad Program, for completing her Master's degree. She'll be continuing at UW as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy.

In an interview with @rsnasky.bsky.social, Dr. Beth Burnside, a radiologist who serves as ICTR’s executive co-director, talks about setting goals aligned with your values and the power of interdisciplinary teams guided by the principles of #TeamScience. Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LaD...

Join the Learning Health Systems-CTSA Partnerships Community of Practice on Wednesday, June 3 for a discussion with Reza Yousefi Nooraie, PhD, MD. Email the working group to receive the meeting link: [email protected]

Postdoctoral training can be challenging and isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. Through the AHEAD program, Hanna Barton, PhD, postdoc in the BerbeeWalsh Dept. of Emergency Medicine, found community, mentorship, and the confidence to grow as an independent researcher. go.wisc.edu/5aahs6

Catch up on the Implementation Science Seminars on the D&I Launchpad YouTube Channel! Learn from national and local presenters as they highlight innovative research, adjacent fields of study, study opportunities, and resources to support D&I research. 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ago8...

Don't miss the next Clinical Trials Community of Practice seminar on May 20. The featured speaker is Calleen Roper, director of research administration in the Department of Medicine. We look forward to seeing you there! Registration is required: ictr.wisc.edu/event/clinic...

Apply by May 26! ICTR seeks a Research Coordinator to join the D&I Launchpad team. The Research Coordinator will contribute to program operations, help the team deliver implementation science, monitor program budget(s), and help improve program evaluation and data management. ictr.wisc.edu/careers/

Register for the next Implementation Science Seminar! 📅May 8 🕛12 p.m. CT 🔗 ictr.wisc.edu/event/implem...

The BIRCWH Program is seeking potential candidates to join the BIRCWH scholar cohort, pending available NIH funding. BIRCWH supports early-career scholars with a research focus on women's health or sex differences. The deadline to apply is May 7. Learn more: ictr.wisc.edu/funding/buil...

Apply by May 5! ICTR is looking for an Accountant to join our Finance Team. Learn more about this role and working at ICTR: ictr.wisc.edu/careers/

We're delighted that three ICTR leaders have been inducted as Fellows of the Association for Clinical & Translational Science in recognition of substantial contributions to the field. Congrats to Drs. Allan Brasier, Chris Pfund, and Chris Sorkness! Learn more in our story: go.wisc.edu/acts_fellows

The Pathway Program, which includes ADEPT, AHEAD, STRIDE, and LEADS, is now recruiting for its next cohort of scholars. Applications are due by May 11. Learn how these programs support professional development at various career stages and find application details at: ictr.wisc.edu/program/path...

👏 Congrats to Madhuri Nishtala, MD, general surgery resident and KL2 alum, on receiving the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association’s Outstanding Resident Teaching Award! Learn more about the 2026 awardees: wmaa.med.wisc.edu/awards/teach...

Explore ICTR’s upcoming virtual events and training opportunities — including sessions on pragmatic clinical trials, collaborative research, mentorship, and more. All events are free and open to everyone! Check out the full calendar: ictr.wisc.edu/events/

Congratulations to Angela Byars-Winston, AMPLIFI progam lead, on being one of 16 Fellows inducted into the Wisconsin Academy! The Academy honors Wisconsinites who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to intellectual discourse and public service. 🔗 us12.campaign-archive.com?e=__test_ema...

👏 Great spotlight on Dr. Heather Barkholtz, STRIDE scholar, and her important work examining impairment in drivers who use alcohol and THC.

Attention #CTSAProgram! Join the Learning Health Systems-CTSA Partnerships Working Group next Wednesday at 12:00 pm ET for a discussion with Sarah M. Greene, M.P.H. Email the working group to receive the meeting link: [email protected]

Join us for the next Clinical Trials Community of Practice meeting! Presenters from the BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine will share why their research matters and how they manage complex protocols in fast‑paced environments Learn how you can attend: ictr.wisc.edu/event/emerge...

Strengthen your implementation science skills at the March 13 Implementation Science Seminar! Dr. Ford will break down key strategies—facilitation, coaching, mentoring, and champions—and how they work, with examples from national UW initiatives like NIATx. 🔗 ictr.wisc.edu/event/implem...

Wisconsin researchers at UW–Madison and Marshfield Clinic Research Institute have developed a faster test for diagnosing blastomycosis, a serious fungal infection. This breakthrough could greatly improve care across rural Wisconsin, a global hotspot for the disease. 🔗 ictr.wisc.edu/news/wiscons...

Tune in tomorrow, Feb. 13, at noon (CT) for the next Implementation Science Seminar. Drs. Salloum and Quanbeck will lead a thoughtful discussion on costing strategies in implementation research, including potential benefits and downsides. 👉 Register to attend: ictr.wisc.edu/event/implem...

Explore ICTR’s upcoming virtual events and training opportunities — including sessions on implementation science, AI in research operations, study design, and more. All events are free and open to everyone! 📅Check out the full calendar: ictr.wisc.edu/events/

Explore ICTR graduate degrees & certificates! We offer MS & PhD in Clinical Investigation, MS in Clinical & Health Informatics, and certificates in clinical research, implementation science, and clinical & health informatics. go.wisc.edu/pk81j4

Anna Beck, MD, has joined the 2025–27 Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) Program cohort. She joins the three scholars previously announced in Nov. 2025, further strengthening this group of emerging leaders in women’s health research. ictr.wisc.edu/news/fourth-...

📣 In this week's PCT Grand Rounds, @majeans2011.bsky.social and Mary Ryan Baumann of @uwmadison.bsky.social will present "A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial of Ambient Artificial Intelligence to Improve Health Practitioner Well-Being." Join us! 🔗 duke.is/pctnews20260...

Apps. are open for the TL1 Training Program! This program supports pre- and postdoctoral trainees from varied backgrounds with research interest in translational and clinical sciences. Gain interdisciplinary training, mentorship, and career-building opportunities. ictr.wisc.edu/program/tl1-...

ICTR currently has three funding opportunities open, and deadlines are coming up fast. ictr.wisc.edu/funding/

How are Learning Health System projects funded? Join the LHS/CTSA Partnerships Community of Practice on Feb. 4, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT for an interactive panel featuring leaders and funder partners at Boston University and Vanderbilt. 👉Learn more and register: ictr.wisc.edu/event/fundin...

The next Clinical Trials Community of Practice is Jan. 21. from 12-1 p.m. Join Ali Moellner and Theresa Lins, ICTR multi-site project managers, as they explore key strategies for planning and managing multi-site clinical trials. 👉Register to attend: ictr.wisc.edu/event/clinic...

Joanne Yee is helping Veterans with swallowing challenges at the Madison VA—while earning a PhD at UW–Madison. Her secret? Support networks like ICTR’s ADEPT Program, which provide mentorship, writing tools, and community for nontraditional scholars. 👉Read more: ictr.wisc.edu/news/the-rol...

Tune into the next Implementation Science Seminar on Jan. 9. presenters will dive into the benefits and potential of audit and feedback, examining its theoretical foundations, evidence-based applications, practical implementation, and directions for future research. ictr.wisc.edu/event/implem...

Big year for the ICTR Learning Health System team! They recently published the results from a groundbreaking randomized controlled trial in NEJM AI showing how Ambient AI can streamline clinical documentation and improve clinician workflow and well-being. Read more: ictr.wisc.edu/news/ictrs-l...

The Recruitment & Retention Resource Center recently wrapped up its workshop series titled "How we talk with research participants: The art of communication." If you missed a session or want a refresher, you can watch the recordings on the ICTR YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Apply by Jan. 4, 2026. ICTR is seeking an Implementation Scientist for its D&I Launchpad team. Contribute to program growth by providing consultations, leading training programs, and collaborating with researchers on a variety of established and newly funded projects. ictr.wisc.edu/careers/

11 trainees make up the latest cohort of the TL1 Training Awards Program. This NIH-funded program provides research support, career development opportunities, and training in team science and translational science to early-career researchers. Learn more: ictr.wisc.edu/news/ictr-an...

Applications are open for two distinct funding mechanisms: the Advancing Translational Research & Science Pilot Award and the Translational Basic & Clinical Research Pilot Award. Learn more about deadlines, eligibility, and how to apply on the ICTR website: ictr.wisc.edu/news/ictr-in...

⏲️Reminder: 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...

Apply by Feb. 1, 2026, for fall admission to ICTR’s Clinical Investigation Graduate Program (MS & PhD). Our program covers: ✅ Biostatistics ✅ Epidemiology ✅ Clinical study design ✅ Clinical trials conduct ✅ Ethical and responsible research practices Learn more: ictr.wisc.edu/program/clin...

10 interdisciplinary research teams received the Translational Basic and Clinical Research Pilot Award! This award supports projects focused on developing new clinical interventions, integrating translational research, or addressing current and emerging health crises. 🔗 go.wisc.edu/o2egey

Congrats to #UWGrad Beverly Hutcherson for completing her Masters in Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology! Beverly is continuing her academic journey as an ICTR ADEPT Scholar, pursuing a PhD in Clinical Investigation. Read more about her journey: www.obgyn.wisc.edu/ob-gyn-depar...

ICTR is seeking concept proposals that tackle major challenges in moving health interventions from research to sustainable adoption in health systems or communities. This opportunity is part of ICTR's upcoming renewal for the Clinical and Translation Science Award from NIH. 🔗 go.wisc.edu/cklio7

Congratulations to Connie Chamberlain, PhD, principal scientist in Dr. Jon Odorico's Lab, for receiving a one-year, $50,000 Translational Basic & Clinical Research Pilot Award from the UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (@uw-ictr.bsky.social). go.wisc.edu/l0q28e

Join the D&I Launchpad tomorrow for the next Implementation Science Seminar! Presenters will share an overview of what it means to bring an Learning Health System approach to a health care improvement project. 👉 Register today: ictr.wisc.edu/event/the-uw...

Don't miss the last session of How we talk with research participants: The art of communication. The panelists will discuss how they build trust with research participants, communicate complex information, handle difficult situations, and practice self-care. Register today: go.wisc.edu/db871i

Apply by Dec. 17! 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. ictr.wisc.edu/careers/

The RF-DASH program at MCRI was featured on This Week in Agribusiness (Nov. 8 edition)! Tune in at 21:50 to hear about their free, online farm safety training and MCRI’s commitment to rural health. 👉Watch here: www.farmprogress.com/marketing/th...