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Michael Samaan, PhD, who is trained as a mechanical and biomedical engineer, specializes in biomechanics. His research received a boost when he received a career-development award in early 2019 from the UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science’s KL2 program. His study published in the January issue of Clinical Biomechanics helps shed light on the short-term outcome of arthroscopic surgery
The Consortium of Rural States (CORES) was formed to facilitate collaborative and disciplined efforts that will produce new opportunities for advancing translational research. The Collaborative comprises Arkansas, Kansas, New Mexico and Utah, states that share common health care challenges, including significant rural populations. Each state is served by a single Clinical and Translational
The Appalachian Translational Research Network (ATRN) is a 501©3 composed of academic institutions, community organizations, and individuals committed to translational research and training that addresses health disparities and inequities across the Appalachian region. Appalachia is a large, geographically-defined area of the eastern United States that has a history of significant health
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 fact that, while there has been an increase in life expectancy throughout much of the U.S. during the