The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Translational Research Institute (TRI) was established in 2009 with funding from a Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) at the National Institutes of Health.
TRI supports translational science research centered on improving the health of all Arkansas. It is also expanding opportunities for UAMS researchers to participate in multisite clinical trials, including collaborative research with other CTSA-funded centers.
Partner Institutions: Arkansas Children’s Research Institute (ACRI) and Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS)
Leadership:
Principal Investigator: Laura James, M.D., Director
Administrative Lead: Christi Madden, MPA, Executive Director
Pilot Administration:
Paul Duguid, MPH, Director of Research Programs
Hailey Rogers, MHA, Project Manager
Contact: TRI@uams.edu
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K12 Mentored Research Career Development Scholar Awards
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Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design (BERD) Unit
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