Mission Statement
The University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) unites clinicians, researchers, and communities to accelerate the translation of basic science discoveries to tangible improvements in health.Within UK’s role as Kentucky’s flagship, land grant university, the CCTS focuses on addressing chronic health disparities in rural and underserved populations throughout the Commonwealth and the Central Appalachian region. We work closely with institutional and community partners to collaboratively identify local challenges and opportunities to improve wellbeing. As the founding member of the Appalachian Translational Research Network, we also lead a regional research platform that leverages the expertise, resources, and experiences of multiple academic and medical centers. Our full Strategic Plan is available https://www.ccts.uky.edu/media/773
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University Of Kentucky
Programs
UL1 Award
KL2 Award
TL1 Award
Funded Years
2013 – 2020
Degree and Certificate Programs
Certificate(s)
Certificate in Clinical and Translational Science
Master’s Degree(s)
Master of Science in Medical Sciences
Doctoral Degree(s)
PhD in Clinical Translational Science
Networks
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Consortium of Rural States
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Appalachian Translational Research Network
Page Administrators
Gabe Harris
University Of Kentucky
Philip A. Kern, MD
University Of Kentucky
Mallory Powell
Communications Director, University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science
University Of Kentucky
UL1
UL1 Director
Philip A. Kern, MD
University Of Kentucky
UL1 Administrator
Gabe Harris
University Of Kentucky
Education
KL2 Director
ThomasKelly
Director of Training, Education and Mentoring
University Of Kentucky
KL2 Administrator
Victoria King
Administrative Director TL1 and KL2 Programs
University Of Kentucky
TL1 Director
Susan S. Smyth, MD, PhD
Chief and Director
University Of Kentucky
TL1 Administrator
Victoria King
Administrative Director TL1 and KL2 Programs
University Of Kentucky
Communications
Communications Representative
Mallory Powell
Communications Director, University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science
University Of Kentucky
Enterprise Committees
Integration Across Lifespan Voting Member
John Fowlkes
Professor of Pediatrics, Medicine, and Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences
University Of Kentucky
Workforce Development Voting Member
Thomas Kelly
Director of Training, Education and Mentoring
University Of Kentucky
Informatics Voting Member
Jeffery Talbert
Professor
University Of Kentucky
Collaboration and Engagement Voting Member
Gia Mudd
University Of Kentucky
Common Metrics
Primary CM Contact
Hilary Surratt
University Of Kentucky
Additional CM Contacts
Bob Kegebein
Evaluation Manager
University Of Kentucky
- Marietta Barton-Baxter
Regulatory Program Director
University Of Kentucky - Tracy Cerise
University Of Kentucky - John Fowlkes
Professor of Pediatrics, Medicine, and Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences
University Of Kentucky - Tamela Harper
Operations Director
University Of Kentucky - Tamela Harper
Project Director, BMI
University Of Kentucky - Daniel Harris
University Of Kentucky - Gabe Harris
University Of Kentucky - Bob Kegebein
Evaluation Manager
University Of Kentucky - Thomas Kelly
Director of Training, Education and Mentoring
University Of Kentucky - Philip A. Kern, MD
University Of Kentucky - Victoria King
Administrative Director TL1 and KL2 Programs
University Of Kentucky - Chang Liu
University Of Kentucky - Jennifer Moylan
Director – Biomarker Analysis Lab
University Of Kentucky - Gia Mudd
University Of Kentucky - Mallory Powell
Communications Director, University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational ScienceUniversity Of Kentucky - Susan S. Smyth, MD, PhD
Chief and Director
University Of Kentucky - Hilary Surratt
University Of Kentucky - Jeffery Talbert
Professor
University Of Kentucky - Jeffery Talbert
Professor
University Of Kentucky - Jennifer Wycoff
Administrative Coordinator II
University Of Kentucky
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Virtual Summit: Community-engaged Research in Translational Science: Innovations to Improve Health in Appalachia
Save the Date for this Virtual Conference! September 22-23, 2020 – Tuesday, September 22: 9:45 AM – 12:20 PM – Wednesday, September 23: 9:45 AM – 12:45 PM The Wake Forest School of Medicine Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WFSM CTSI) will host the 10th Annual Summit on September 22-23
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The Appalachian Translational Research Network: Catalyzing Translational Research to Improve Health Across the Region
Appalachia has among the worst health outcomes in the nation including the highest mortality rates for 7 of 10 of the leading causes of death (heart disease, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, injury, stroke, diabetes, and suicide). The impact of these disparities is highlighted by the