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, surmounting barriers to innovation, and achieving improved health outcomes in the communities we serve.  

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Organizations Involved:

  • Kansas City University

  • St. Luke’s Health System

  • University of Kansas

  • Kansas State University

  • Children’s Mercy

  • University of Kansas Medical Center

Leadership:

  • Principal Investigators:

    • Mario Castro, M.D., MPH

    • J. Steven Leeder, PharmD, Ph.D. 

  • Administrative Leads:

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

    • Robin Liston, MPH (Pilot Project Director) 

 Contact: frontiers-info@kumc.edu

  • - TL1 Pre- and Postdoctoral Programs 

    - KL2 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

    - The Institute for Advancing Medical Innovation (IAMI): Facilitates the discovery and development of drug, diagnostic, and medical device technologies with a clear path to market 

    - Regulatory Knowledge and Support 

    - Network Capacity/Recruiting

    - Workforce Heterogeneity 

    -Workforce Development

    -Team Science

    Community and Collaboration 

    - Community Engagement: The Broderick Crawford Community Partnership Awards facilitate community-based activities to build trust and strengthen relationships between researchers, patient advocates, community members and/or community-based organizations.  

    Clinical Facilities and Resources 
    - 5 Clinical and Translational Science Units (4 in Kansas City, 1 Wichita, Kan.)
    - Integrating Special Populations 


    Administrative 

    - Scientific Communications Program Manager who collaborates on the editing/writing of grants, manuscripts, graphical abstracts, and descriptions of research to lay audiences.  

    - Evaluation of resources and services 

  • University of Missouri - Kansas City

  • University of Kansas Health System

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