Frontiers Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) seeks to help researchers in the development and implementation of generalizable, reproducible translational science innovations, with the overall goal of increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of research to improve patient health.

Frontiers aims to catalyze improvements in health and healthcare by training the workforce, partnering with all stakeholders and achieving improved health outcomes in the communities we serve.  

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  • - TL1/T32 Pre- and Postdoctoral Programs 

    - KL2/K12 Early Career Faculty Development Program  

    - Frontiers Scholars Club: Monthly forum where scholars (KL2 and TL1 trainees and other early-career clinical and translational researchers) discuss career development, resources, and research progress 

    - Research and Discovery Grand Rounds: Monthly series that highlights information, resources, and advancements in translational research  

    - Skill Enhancement: Mentorship training; Courses/minicourses; Mock Study Sections 

    - Implementation Science Network & Training: Quarterly Networking Group; Training in Implementation: Actionable Research Approaches (TIARA) 

  • Research Support
    - Informatics,

    -Genomics,

    -Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) 

    - Implementation Science

    - Institute for Advancing Medical Innovation (IAMI):

    - Regulatory Knowledge and Support 

    - Network Capacity/Recruiting

    -Workforce Development

    -Team Science

    -Community Engagement

    -Clinical and Translational Science Units

    -Integrating Special Populations 

    - Science Communications

    -Multiple Funding Opportunities

    • University of Kansas

    • Children’s Mercy

    • University of Missouri-Kansas City

    • University of Kansas Medical Center

    • Kansas State University

    • The University of Kansas Health System

    • Kansas City University

    • Saint Luke’s, BJC Health West Region

  • Principal Investigators:

    • Mario Castro, M.D., MPH

    • J. Steven Leeder, PharmD, Ph.D.

    Associate Directors:

    • Lisa Sanderson Cox, Ph.D.

    • Aditi Gupta, M.D.

    Admisntrative Leads:

    • Julius Leary, Ed. D, MBA (Executive Director)

    • Robin Liston, MPH (Pilot Project Director)

  • frontiers-info@kumc.edu

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