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TL1 pre-doctoral trainee Jada Ohene-Agyei presented a poster at the recent ACTS Conference and it was selected as one of the Top Posters at the conference!

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Spotlight on TL1 Trainee Stacey Aaron, Ph.D.

Spotlight on TL1 Trainee Stacey Aaron, Ph.D.

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Catching Up with Jenny Robinson, former Pilot Awardee (2020-2021)

Catching Up with Jenny Robinson, former Pilot Awardee (2020-2021)

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Meet Trisha Steele with the Wichita Center for Clinical Research

Meet Trisha Steele with the Wichita Center for Clinical Research

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Congratulations!

TL1 pre-doctoral trainee Jada Ohene-Agyei presented a poster at the recent ACTS Conference and it was selected as one of the Top Posters at the conference!

Learn More about the TL1 program
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Spotlight on TL1 Trainee Stacey Aaron, Ph.D.

Learn more about Stacey's work.

Read more
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Catching Up with Jenny Robinson, former Pilot Awardee (2020-2021)

Learn more about Jenny and the work she is doing.

Read more
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Meet Trisha Steele with the Wichita Center for Clinical Research

Learn more about Trisha, the Administrative Director of the Wichita CCR.

Meet Trisha

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Frontiers Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) catalyzes innovations in health care by connecting clinical researchers to resources, training the biomedical workforce of today and tomorrow, and facilitating collaboration among scientists, patients, and community organizations. Supported by a five-year, $25 million grant from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Frontiers is part of the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program, a national network of approximately 60 medical research institutions that work together to translate scientific discoveries into advances in patient care.

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Image of Hanluen Kuo News Jun 01, 2023 Meet Frontiers Recruitment and Network Navigator Hanluen Kuo photo of Jenny Robinson Funded Projects  ·  News May 25, 2023 Catching Up with Jenny Robinson, former Pilot Awardee (2020-2021) Photo of Christie Smith News May 09, 2023 Meet Frontiers Administrative Coordinator Christie Smith Image of Trisha Steele with husband and grandson Partner News  ·  News May 04, 2023 Spotlight on Trisha Steele, Administrative Director, Center for Clinical Research, University of Kansas School of Medicine – Wichita Photo of Stacey Aaron TL1 Trainee  ·  News May 02, 2023 Spotlight on TL1 Post-doctoral Trainee Stacey Aaron, Ph.D. Sara Serritella speaking at symposium Events  ·  News Apr 21, 2023 2023 Research Symposium Presentations Frontiers logo News  ·  In the Community Apr 10, 2023 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Signs Proclamation Declaring it Black Maternal Health Week in Kansas Photo of Dana Bakula KL2 Scholar  ·  News Apr 04, 2023 Spotlight on KL2 Scholar Dana Bakula, Ph.D. Photo of Cherayla Haynes News Apr 04, 2023 Meet Frontiers Community Partner Project Manager Cherayla Haynes Photo of Brian Helsel at Special Olympics events TL1 Trainee  ·  News Apr 04, 2023 Spotlight on TL1 Postdoctoral Trainee Brian Helsel, Ph.D., MS, CSCS Image of Grand Rounds information News  ·  KL2 Scholar Mar 30, 2023 John Hopkins Virtual Nursing Grand Rounds logo of Frontiers and its partners Mar 28, 2023 New Genomics Resource! Photo of Nikki Nollen TL1 Trainee  ·  News Mar 28, 2023 New TL1 Co-Lead: Nicole Nollen, B.S., M.A., Ph.D Image of Cheryl Jernigan Events  ·  News Mar 23, 2023 2023 Research Symposium photos Photo of Olivia Veatch News Mar 02, 2023 Research Spotlight – Olivia Veatch, Ph.D. Frontiers logo News Feb 22, 2023 "Communicating Research to the Community" Program Documents and Links Photo of group listening to speaker Feb 17, 2023 “Cuídate, Chécate y Muévete” (Care of yourself, Take the test, Move your body) Frontiers logo Feb 14, 2023 Research Symposium Poster Presentation Frontiers logo News Feb 07, 2023 Using Your Resources: University of Kansas Medical Center A. R. Dykes Library Photo of John Thyfault Feb 07, 2023 Spotlight: John Thyfault, Ph.D., FACSM, FTOS and the University of Kansas Diabetes Institute News Article placeholder 40 Video Title Goes Here Feb 03, 2023 Why Is It Important to Collaborate? 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Image of Dr. Tiffany News Feb 02, 2023 Spotlight on Tiffany Schwasinger-Schmidt, M.D., Ph.D., FACP Frontiers logo News Jan 24, 2023 Frontiers Has an Associate Director Opening JUNTOS event Partner News  ·  In the Community Jan 19, 2023 JUNTOS Vaccination Event Image of Jephte Akakpo TL1 Trainee  ·  News Jan 17, 2023 Spotlight on TL1 Trainee Jephte Akakpo, Ph.D. Image of Robert White News Jan 05, 2023 Spotlight on Robert White, Ph.D., MS – Dean of the College of Biosciences at Kansas City University (KCU) Image of Olivia Veatch Funded Projects  ·  News Jan 05, 2023 Spotlight on Olivia Veatch, Ph.D., MS Image of Jen Bacani News  ·  In the Community Jan 04, 2023 Community Partner Spotlight: Dr. Jennifer Bacani McKenney No Photo Available Events  ·  In the Community Dec 21, 2022 JUNTOS December Community Events Frontiers logo with all partners Funded Projects  ·  News Dec 19, 2022 Frontiers Clinical and Translational Science Institute gives six Pilot Awards Image from JUNTOS vaccination event In the Community Dec 15, 2022 JUNTOS Community Events Image of Andrea Bradley Ewing News  ·  In the Community  ·  Partner News Dec 09, 2022 Spotlight on Andrea Bradley Ewing, MPA, MA; Community Engaged Research, Health Services and Outcomes Research; Children’s Mercy Kansas City Image of Anna Wallisch KL2 Scholar  ·  News Dec 08, 2022 Spotlight on KL2 Scholar Anna Wallisch, Ph.D. Image of Crawford and Ramirez News  ·  In the Community Dec 06, 2022 Community Partner Broderick Crawford Passes Away Image of Mock Study panel Events  ·  News  ·  Services Dec 05, 2022 First Frontiers Mock Study Section Photo of Rebecca Lepping Funded Projects  ·  News Dec 01, 2022 Spotlight on Rebecca Lepping, Ph.D. No Photo Available News Nov 28, 2022 Frontiers New Tagline Image of Stephani Stancil KL2 Scholar  ·  Funded Projects  ·  News Nov 08, 2022 Spotlight on KL2 Scholar Stephani Stancil, Ph.D., APRN Image of Elly Leavens TL1 Trainee  ·  Funded Projects  ·  News Nov 08, 2022 Spotlight on TL1 Post-Doctoral Trainee Elly Leavens, Ph.D. Image of Erin Nichols News Nov 04, 2022 Focus on Research Informatics with Erin Nichols, Director of Research Informatics -University of Kansas Health System Frontiers logo News Nov 03, 2022 Call for Abstracts and Case Reports JUNTOS logo News  ·  In the Community Nov 01, 2022 Spotlight on JUNTOS – Center for Advancing Latino Health Image of Romina Barral KL2 Scholar  ·  Funded Projects Oct 14, 2022 Meet KL2 Scholar Romina Barral, M.D. Image of Amanda Emerson KL2 Scholar  ·  Funded Projects Oct 10, 2022 Meet KL2 Scholar Amanda Emerson Partner Institution representatives Events  ·  News Sep 28, 2022 Frontiers Celebrates Award Renewal Frontiers logo News Sep 21, 2022 University of Kansas Medical Center announces nearly $27 million NIH grant to accelerate clinical and translational research in the region Image of Ton Mieras News  ·  In the Community Sep 09, 2022 Spotlight on Communities Organizing to Promote Equity (COPE)- Ton Miras Neira Image of Jennifer Villwock KL2 Scholar  ·  Funded Projects Aug 12, 2022 Spotlight on KL2 program recipient, Jennifer Villwock, M.D. Image of two researchers News Aug 04, 2022 Kansas IDeA Network Provides Another Round of Funding Image of Heather Minchew Funded Projects Jul 13, 2022 Spotlight on Heather Minchew Image of Scott Weir Jul 11, 2022 Fosociclopirox AUA Thought Leadership Series Female researcher News Jun 14, 2022 Women Making a Difference in Research Image of Bertha De Los Santos TL1 Trainee Jun 14, 2022 Spotlight on Bertha De Los Santos, KU PharmD Student Frontiers logo Apr 28, 2022 Frontiers Patient-Community Patient Partner Hakima Payne Receives DeVerne Lee Calloway Award Frontiers logo Funded Projects Apr 28, 2022 Trainees at ACTS conference Image of Laura Mussulman Oct 29, 2021 Laura Mussulman, MA, MPH, Named Director of Clinical and Translational Science Unit Fairway Frontiers logo Sep 17, 2021 Researchers at 3 CTSA Institutions Collaborate to Develop a Research Network Supporting Translational Science Across the Criminal Justice Continuum
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Jun 12 09:00 AM • via Zoom June Frontiers Roadshow Want to learn more about what Frontiers has to offer? Join mPIs Mario Castro and Steve Leeder as they discuss Frontiers resources, services and funding opportunities. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions.  Register Today!  Jun 14 09:30 AM • Virtual How Does Mentoring Impact Diversity in the Biomedical and Behavioral Research Workforce? From the NIH: A panel of experts will discuss the latest data evaluating factors that contribute to successful mentoring relationships. Panelists will also discuss the importance of theoretical models and building an inclusive environment through mentorship. Dr. Karen Salt, Deputy Director for Research Culture and Environment within the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will join the discussion to share insights from her work advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion in research careers. Jun 15 04:00 PM • Zoom Frontiers Informatics Meetup Informatics provides capabilities and expertise for clinical investigators/researchers and other health professionals in software engineering, data warehousing, integrating research and recruitment within Epic, data management and administration of clinical trial and electronic data capture systems. Frontiers works with internal and external partners for consultation, training and access to tools enabling research data collection.  Speakers Needed! We are currently looking for speakers at our next Frontiers Informatics Meetup and would be honored if you would like to sign up to give a presentation. If you are interested in presenting, please sign up to give a presentation. https://redcap.kumc.edu/surveys/?s=ETHDMC9EWY9MEXFD Send your biography information to dataconcierge@kumc.edu  Please register to attend at each Frontiers Informatics Meetup https://redcap.kumc.edu/surveys/?s=ARKHD8MND9  
Jun 16 11:00 AM • Virtual June 2023 Open Forum on Biostatistics The Open Forum on Biostatistics is a service provided by the Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) function of Frontiers, our institutions Clinical and Translational Science Institute.  The purpose of this forum is to provide investigators with an opportunity to ask questions related to BERD topic areas.  These may relate to research and training, and the forum provides a new avenue to connect with colleagues in support of the research and education missions of the BERD function of Frontiers.  This meeting is open to staff and faculty from all Frontiers Partner Institutions. This forum will be hosted by Drs. Jonathan Mahnken, Jianghua (Wendy) He, and Hung-Wen (Henry) Yeh, co-leads of the BERD function of Frontiers. Jun 21 11:00 AM • Virtually via Zoom Effectively Measuring Trust and Trustworthiness in Research Among Minoritized Racial and Ethnic Groups Join the Trial Innovation Network's webinar with presenter Consuelo H. Wilkins, M.D., MSCI and Frontiers External Adivosry Committee member.  Jun 22 12:00 PM • Virtual Research and Discovery Grand Rounds: Greater Plains Collaborative Reusable Observable University Study Environment (GROUSE) Greater Plains Collaborative Reusable Observable University Study Environment (GROUSE) is a Greater Plains Collaborative project to obtain health insurance claims from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services through the Research Data Assistance Center at the University of Minnesota. Join Russ Waitman, Ph.D., Professor and Vice Chair of Informatics, Department of Health Management and Informatics, and Director of the Center for Health Insights at the University of Missouri- Kansas City School of Medicine to learn more including augmentations, future use cases and practical examples of applications in progress.
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