The Dean’s Award in Clinical & Translational Research was created to recognize MCW faculty and staff who have made a significant contribution to advancing translational science to improve the health of our patients through research and discovery. The Award will be presented at the MCW...
A tiny insect can present big health issues and the potential for infection in our state is considerable, leading researchers in our community to seek answers. It’s all about Lyme Disease, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!...
The Clinical & Translational Science Institute of Southeast Wisconsin (CTSI) is pleased to announce the new Clinical Trialist Training 101 Seminar Series addressing foundational level clinical research development and management. This program offers a weekly six-part presentation online via Zoom and attendees can earn up...
The CTSI Translational and Clinical Studies Program Traditional Pilot Awards are supported by the Medical College of Wisconsin and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Up to 5 meritorious projects will be awarded at up to $50,000 each for the 2022 Traditional Pilot cycle. Intent to...
It is with great sorrow that we write to inform you that our colleague, friend, and longtime CTSI champion, Dr. Ted Kotchen, passed away on July 6, 2021. We will be forever grateful for his many outstanding contributions that have positioned and continue to sustain...
The Clinical & Translational Science Institute of Southeast Wisconsin (CTSI) is offering a virtual intensive course in manuscript writing, beginning September 13, 2021. The purpose of this course is to promote the dissemination of research findings through training on best practices in manuscript writing, with interdisciplinary...
Functional abdominal pain disorders impact millions of children worldwide, with few effective treatment options available. Now, there’s a successful, innovative, non-pharmacological, alternative therapy that’s positively impacting and improving lives. Discover auricular neurostimulation, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!...
Welcome to CTSI Insider, the newsletter of the Clinical & Translational Science Institute of Southeast Wisconsin. In this issue you will find news and announcements, including upcoming opportunities and events, and research trainings, as well as an overview of services available to support you....
FightCOVIDMKE is a Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) project funded by a supplemental National Institutes of Health grant that runs from September 2020 – September 2022. The principal investigators are John Meurer, MD, MBA; Reza Shaker, MD, at MCW; and...
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network is the second leading recruiting site in the country for PREVENTABLE, an NIH funded randomized trial trying to determine whether healthy people 75 years of age or older without cardiovascular disease are less likely to...
The CTSI has established a novel and innovative group, “CTSI Council of Faiths” (CoF), representing diversity, equity and interdenominational faith groups. The overarching goal of the council is to advise and assist the CTSI in its mission to 'advance the health of our communities through...
Milwaukee with Kids is a resource for things to do with kids in Metro Milwaukee. Find the best places in Metro Milwaukee for kids and families, fun events, and seasonal guides....
The “All of You” Health Education Series schedule has changed! Please see the table below for updated information. Not available on Wednesday nights? All sessions are recorded and uploaded to YouTube....
Museum Moments are a ring of cards with activities for children ages 0-5 to engage in at MAM or at any art museum/gallery. CTSI Child Advancement Network (CAN)/Vroom supported us in both developing activities and providing the "Brainy Background" science behind each activity. In addition to...
Vroom is a free suite of tools that encourages parents and caregivers to play an active role in a young child’s brain development. Vroom does this by sharing the science of early learning in engaging and easy-to-use tips. Whether it’s mealtime, bath time, or any time...
The CTSI Community Science Café Program, led by Dr. Orsolya Garrison, DrPH, MPH, is an essential part of CTSI’s Trilateral Mutually Learning Ecosystem (healthcare system, research enterprise, and the community), with the community participating as equal partners from onset and throughout the translational research process....
The MCW/CTSI Ensemble Review Committee recently met with all 8 Ensembles to discuss their team dynamics, goal progression, and future milestones. In early 2020, this committee approved eight Ensembles to receive a $50,000 line of credit. Despite setbacks due to COVID-19 restrictions on clinical...
CTSI Discovery Radio received a Gold award recently in the Milwaukee Press Club’s annual Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism contest. The show’s October 2020 episode titled, The Epidemiology of Disease: COVID 19, took the top honor for Best Pandemic Story in Audio in the Pandemic Showcase Categories...
Breast cancer affects more American women than any other type of cancer. But the overall incidence and mortality rates don’t tell the whole story about breast cancer, leading to a large-scale study aiming to discover reasons for these significant disparities. Learn about...
Our CTSI Discovery Radio podcast has received two additional national awards from the 38th annual Healthcare Ad Awards program for 2020. Specifically, our March 2020 podcast (episode #71), “Breathtaking: The Serious Risks of Vaping” won a Gold Award and our January 2020 podcast (episode...
