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Discovery Radio – Episode #66 – Sickle Cell Disease: Acute & Chronic Pain

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18 October, 2019

Discovery Radio – Episode #65: Battling, Treating, and Beating Ulcerative Colitis

It’s a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects over a million people throughout the U.S. For many, it’s controllable with medication. But, some patients don’t respond to these treatments and require surgery which, in severe cases, can result in removal of the colon. On today’s...

20 September, 2019

10th Annual Milwaukee Regional Research Forum

Join us at the 10th Annual Milwaukee Regional Research Forum – CTSI Viewpoint Luncheon on Friday, October 11, 2019. The Milwaukee Regional Research Forum, Inc. (MRRF) is a citizen inspired organization dedicated to advancing the goals of the Clinical & Translational Science Institute of Southeast...

16 September, 2019

Discovery Radio – Episode #64 – Cystic Fibrosis: Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care

It’s a chronic disease that affects people from the very beginning of life. But successful research is leading to ever-improving treatments, resulting in ever-increasing life expectancy. And later, we’ll hear from a woman in our community who is thriving, despite battling it. We’re learning about...

16 August, 2019

Discovery Radio – Episode #63 – Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

It’s a virus-type so common that almost every male and female in the U.S. will contract some form of it during their lifetime. The good news is, it’s preventable. But, for some, it can have devastating consequences. We’re learning all about the Human Papillomavirus...

19 July, 2019

The NIH Director’s Awards: Funding Opportunities Available

The NIH Common Fund announces FY2020 funding opportunities for the NIH Director’s Pioneer Award, New Innovator Award, Transformative Research Award, and Early Independence Award in the High-Risk, High-Reward Research program. The program provides unique opportunities for exceptionally creative scientists to pursue highly innovative approaches to address...

12 July, 2019

Scripps Research Translational Institute & Drug Discovery Affiliate Calibr Invite Proposals for Collaborative Drug Repurposing Screens

This translational endeavor aims to partner clinical proficiencies throughout the CTSA network with drug discovery resources. CTSA-affiliated researchers and clinicians who have identified potential drug targets, pathways or screening approaches and are interested in accelerated translation into patients through drug repurposing are encouraged to respond....

11 July, 2019

Call for Nominees for Dean’s Award 2019

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. The Award will be presented at the MCW Convocation Ceremony on September...

03 July, 2019

Discovery Radio – Episode #62 – Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)

We’ve all had an acute illness that resulted in vomiting. It’s the worst! But imagine having a condition that causes you to experience severe episodes of vomiting for hours or even days. On today’s show, discover the latest on the chronic GI condition known as...

21 June, 2019

CTSI Discovery Radio Wins Gold & Bronze in the 36th Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards

The Healthcare Advertising Awards is the oldest, largest and most widely respected healthcare advertising awards competition. The awards are sponsored by Healthcare Marketing Report, the leading publication covering all aspects of healthcare marketing, advertising and strategic business development. Over 4,000 entries were received this year, making...

03 June, 2019

BMI/CTO Team Exceeds Enrollment Goal for Aspirin Study

CTSI’s Biomedical Informatics program and Clinical Trials Office have been jointly recruiting Froedtert & MCW patients for the Adaptable aspirin trial since January of 2017. This large-scale, pragmatic trial aims to recruit 15,000 patients across the U.S. to compare the effectiveness of two daily doses...

03 June, 2019

CTSI Child Advancement Network & Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. Co-Sponsor Luau Lullaby Community Baby Shower

On May 12, 2019, the CTSI Child Advancement Network (CAN) co-sponsored the Luau Lullaby Community Baby Shower with the Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), a Vroom Brain Building activation partner organization. The event was held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Heritage Health Center located...

03 June, 2019

Real life comes to TV: Clinical Trial Coordinated by CTO was featured on Grey’s Anatomy

A clinical trial that is being coordinated by the CTSI Clinical Trials Office (CTO) was featured on Grey’s Anatomy. Asterias has a clinical trial investigating stem cell transplant in spinal cord injuries that was featured April 18th, 2019, on Season 15, Episode 22 – Head...

03 June, 2019

Meet Jacey Sirinit, Current Medical Student & Former 500 Stars Program Participant

My journey at the Medical College of Wisconsin began with the CTSI 500 Stars Program. I knew that I wanted to become a physician but was not familiar with the scientific world and what it entailed. Participation in this program gave me the opportunity to...

03 June, 2019

Meet Clinical Research Scholar, Dr. Michael Harris

As a new surgeon-scientist there are many challenges to navigate. Being a CTSI Clinical Research Scholar has been invaluable for me in this process as I learn to build my research program, meld and balance my clinical and research interests, and disseminate our findings....

03 June, 2019

Meet Dr. Amy Moskop, START TL1 Mentee

I joined the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology fellowship program at Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) in July 2017. My fellowship training involves both clinical experiences of caring for hematology and oncology and marrow transplant patients as well as learning the fundamentals of research to be used in...

03 June, 2019

Discovery Radio – Episode #61 – Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)

Nearly 3 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries in the United States each year. While most of these injuries are mild, they present challenges for researchers, clinicians, and patients. Learn about mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), including a look at one clinical trial that used...

17 May, 2019

2020 Traditional Pilot Awards RFA Now Available

The Clinical & Translational Science Institute of Southeast Wisconsin (CTSI) is pleased to announce our Request for Applications for the 2020 Traditional Pilot Awards. The CTSI Translational and Clinical Studies Program Traditional Pilot Awards are supported by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Research and Education...

03 May, 2019

Discovery Radio – Episode #60 – All About Asthma

It affects over 26 million Americans, including more than 6 million children. Fortunately, it is treatable.On today’s show, we’ll focus on asthma and efforts to improve treatments for it. We’ll also learn about an asthma-related study that’s focusing on air-quality in daycares. And we’ll discover...

19 April, 2019

CTSI Now Accepting Applications for Pilot Start-up Awards

The Clinical & Translational Science Institute of Southeast Wisconsin (CTSI) is now accepting applications for the Start-up Award within the Pilot Translational & Clinical Studies Program to support pilot preparatory work. Start-up projects are small, short-term feasibility studies for the purpose of developing a strong, highly...

03 April, 2019