University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institute
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BetsyShenkmanProfessor and Chair, Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, Co-Director, Clinical and Translational Science InstituteUL1 Administrator
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BrianSevierCOO, Clinical & Translational Science Institute and Director, Office of Clinical ResearchEducation
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BetsyShenkmanProfessor and Chair, Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, Co-Director, Clinical and Translational Science InstituteMethods and Processes Voting Member
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LindaCottlerSenior Associate Dean for Research; Director Community Engagement UF CTSICommon Metrics
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BrianSevierCOO, Clinical & Translational Science Institute and Director, Office of Clinical Research
JaredAdamsGraduate Research Assistant -- UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Network Science Team-
LindaCottlerSenior Associate Dean for Research; Director Community Engagement UF CTSI
YuliaLevites StrekalovaDirector of Educational Development and Evaluation & Research Assistant Professor
Tiffany Danielle ChisholmPinedaRegulatory Specialist and Chair, Diversity and Cultural Competence Council-
BrianSevierCOO, Clinical & Translational Science Institute and Director, Office of Clinical Research
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BetsyShenkmanProfessor and Chair, Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, Co-Director, Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Consortium News
When thinking about diversity and inclusion, consider music. A symphony orchestra is comprised of the strings, the woodwinds, the brass and percussion. Without one, you lose the depth of sound. Without them all, you lose the genius of Beethoven or Mozart. In medicine and clinical research, innovation and widespread impact cannot be achieved unless representation from every section of culture and
Educational Content
The Department of Epidemiology at the University of Florida (UF) aims to raise awareness regarding Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and to increase screening for cognitive impairment among older adults. We are focusing attention on providing additional medical education to healthcare professionals through a free, one-hour continuing medical education (CME) course. You are invited to join our online CME
We, at the University of Florida (UF), have received a Florida Department of Health (FLDOH) grant to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and increase screening for cognitive impairment. We are focusing attention on providing additional medical education to treating clinicians. You are invited to join our online continuing medical education (CME) training at no cost to you. Through this
Events
The International Mentoring Association will host its 2022 Conference on Feb. 22-23, 2022 in Gainesville, FL. There is abundant content that will be of interest to members of the CTSA Network. In particular, Dr. Christine Pfund will be leading a Pre-Conference Workshop and will provide one of our Keynote Presentations. Dr. Christine Pfund is a Senior Scientist with the Wisconsin Center for
As part of its mission to cultivate and engage each other in honest and vulnerable conversations about race, the UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute's Diversity and Cultural Competence Council (UF CTSI DC3) will be hosting its second Black Voices in Research Storytelling Event on Saturday, Jun. 19, 2021 from 10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. EST. Created with the support of local storytelling event
Opportunities
The Director of the Network for Clinical Research and Training (NCRT) is a member of the Division of Research & Graduate Programs leadership team and coordinates closely with the Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs and Medical Student Research and the Assistant Dean for Research Administration. The Director of NCRT supports the clinical and translational research activities for the College of
Poster Sessions
The University of Florida and Florida State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute Hub (UF & FSU-CTSI Hub) through its partnership immediately launched a COVID-19 Taskforce, spanning both institutions. Taskforce working groups began addressing both local and hub issues covering: Laboratory Research; Clinical Research; Outcomes Research; Education & Workforce Development Solutions
Since 2012, the Network Science Program at the University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institute has conducted research and implemented interventions on the collaboration networks of researchers at UF. The program currently aims to apply accumulated methods and experiences to other research institutions and to facilitate interventions on cross-institutional collaborative
Publications
Predictive model of ischemic optic neuropathy in spinal fusion surgery using a longitudinal medical claims database
Perioperative ischemic optic neuropathy (ION) is a devastating complication of spinal fusion surgery. To develop predictive models of this blinding condition using a longitudinal medical administrative claims database, which provides temporal sequence of perioperative ischemic optic neuropathy and
Effect of mixed strain infections on clinical and epidemiological features of tuberculosis in Florida
Mixed infections with genetically distinct Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) strains within a single host have been documented in different settings; however, this phenomenon is rarely considered in the management and care of new and relapse tuberculosis (T.B.) cases. This study aims to establish the
Experimentally Manipulated Low Social Status and Food Insecurity Alter Eating Behavior Among Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This randomized trial experimentally manipulated social status to assess effects on acute eating behavior and 24-hour energy balance. Participants (n = 133 Hispanics; age 15-21 years; 60.2% females) were randomized to low social status ("LOW") or high social status ("HIGH") conditions in a rigged
Research and Operational Tools
The University of Florida CTSI has created an open-access online curriculum to educate community stakeholders in the basic principles of clinical research. The curriculum covers the topics of research ethics, types of research studies, informed consent, stakeholder engagement, cultural diversity, and big data, among other topics.