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Team Science & Ensembles
- Importance of Multidisciplinary Team Science
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- Achievements
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- Overview
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- Demographics
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- Active Funded Ensembles
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- Funding Opportunities
  Review current RFAs for Ensemble program funding opportunities.
Data Science & Informatics
- Center for Biomedical Informatics
  Access expertise in important biomedical informatics knowledge domains including data warehousing, data modeling, application design and development, recruitment database management, natural language processing, and more.
- Data Science Services
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Child Advancement Network

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CTSI established the Child Advancement Network (CAN) as a broad-based, comprehensive, and innovative approach to child health via partnerships, advocacy and collaborations aimed at advancing the wellbeing of children across domains of health.

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Explore resources from our partners and collaborators

The Child Advancement Network (CAN) empowers parents with tools and resources that impact a child's brain development and school readiness.

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Mind in the Making

Mind in the Making, a program of the Bezos Family Foundation, shares the science of children’s learning through innovative in-depth training and materials geared for action. MITM’s Learning Modules, Skill-Building Opportunities and Book Tips serve professionals and caregivers across a wide array of sectors and take a two-generational approach to building executive function-based life skills within children and families together.

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Vroom

As we lift up the importance of physical health and overall well-being for children, CTSI Child Advancement Network + Vroom is educating the community on the neuroscience of healthy brain development and the importance of the first five years of life.

Learn More About Vroom

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Milwaukee with Kids

Milwaukee with Kids is a fun and interactive resource for parents, families, and caregivers in our community. Stay engaged and learn more about events, classes, and exciting ways to explore our city

Contact Us

Child Advancement Network

Clinical and Translational Science Institute of Southeast Wisconsin

Medical College of Wisconsin

8701 Watertown Plank Rd., Suite M1350

Milwaukee, WI 53226

(414) 955-8200

(414) 955-0050 (fax)

Contact the Child Advancement Network Team

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