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UW Institute for Clinical & Translational Research
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Based at the Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, ICTR is an NIH-funded Clinical & Translational Science Awards (CTSA) site linking basic research to improvements in human health. We discover, translate & disseminate interventions to improve health & health care.
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/
February 6, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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
Virtual open house | Professional Degrees and Certificates
Learn more about UW-Madison graduate programs at our virtual open house.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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-...
February 2, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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📣 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...
January 28, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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-...
January 22, 2026 at 3:23 PM
ICTR currently has three funding opportunities open, and deadlines are coming up fast. ictr.wisc.edu/funding/
January 21, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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...
January 15, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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...
January 14, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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...
January 13, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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...
January 6, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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...
December 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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...
December 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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/
December 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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...
December 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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...
December 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
⏲️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...
December 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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...
December 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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
December 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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...
December 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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
December 11, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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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
Surgery Scientist Receives Funding to Examine Early Immune Response in Type 1 Diabetes Transplant Therapy - Department of Surgery
Dr. Connie Chamberlain was recently awarded a one-year, $50,000 Translational basic & Clinical Research Pilot Award.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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...
December 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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
December 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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/
December 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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...
December 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM