Basic and Translational Science Program
The Basic and Translational Science (BTS) program prepares students to carry out highly translational research that narrows the gap between current basic science knowledge and clinical practice. Program participants receive a concentration in basic and translational science in addition to their PhD upon graduation. Goals for the program are:
- To produce a new class of investigators rigorously trained in basic science and credentialed in translational research who think broadly and logically about clinical problems;
- To promote research that bridges the gap between basic science knowledge and clinical practice;
- To build a team of collaborators that will translate basic science research findings into patient care.
Prerequisites
- Apply and matriculate into existing doctoral entrance programs: IDP in Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience, Biophysics Imaging, Pharmacology and Physiology;
- Complete the first year of your doctoral program requirements
Program Components
- Apply after completion of first year graduate courses
- Once accepted into the program, students are part of the PhD program in their selected basic science department and part of the PhD in Basic and Translational Science program;
- Complete Individual Development Plan based on translational research competencies that you would like to develop:
- Based on Individual Development Plan, identify a clinical/translational research mentor
- Work alongside BTS leadership, mentors, and fellow classmates to identify 12 credits of relevant work to develop translational research competencies. These can include:
- Relevant coursework
- Clinical shadowing experiences
- Participation in national or local committees
- Advocacy for scientific policy
- Projects that complement and enhance the translational relevance of dissertation work
- Include one translationally-relevant research aim in your dissertation proposal
- Develop mentor/mentee relationships with both basic and clinical healthcare professionals
Program Courses
Students will satisfy the PhD requirements of their basic science department and those of the translational science portion of the program. Twelve advanced credits are required for the program. Four credits can overlap with existing program if they satisfy Clinical Research Professional Core competencies. An Independent Study course has been created to allow for diverse experiences in clinical & translational work to count for credit.
Clinical Research Professional Core Competencies
Complete list of competencies with examples can be found at:
https://mrctcenter.org/clinical-trial-competency/framework/domains/#1546448728496-2f92f60e-b7b5
How to Apply
Complete both the BTS PhD Application and the BTS Mentor Support Form.
CTSI Basic Translational Science PhD – Application
111 KBMentor Support Form
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: June 1st , following the first year of Graduate School
- Application Closes: July 15th
- Notification of Acceptance: August 1st
Program of Study
- 60 Credits
- 5 year average duration
- Research centered
Contact Us
Jess Olson, PhD, MPH
Director, Basic and Translational Science Program
(414) 955-8656 Email: jeolson@mcw.edu
Karen Marcdante, MD
Co-Director, Basic and Translational Science Program
(414) 266-3360 Email: kwendel@mcw.edu
Memory Bacon, MBA
Program Director, CTSI
(414) 955-8762 Email: mbacon@mcw.edu
BTS PhD Concentration Current and Former Students
Student | Department | Program | Graduated |
---|---|---|---|
Kala Schilter, PhD | Cell Biology | IDP | 2013 |
Eric Wey, PhD | Cell Biology | IDP | 2014 |
Bradley Endres, PhD | Physiology | IDP | 2014 |
Nathan Rudemiller, PhD | Physiology | Physiology | 2015 |
Andy Weyer, DPT, PhD | Cell Biology | Neurology | 2015 |
Zachary Shaheen, MD, PhD | Biochemistry | MSTP | 2015 |
Mike Tanner, PhD | Pharmacology | IDP | 2015 |
Allison Reeme | Microbiology | IDP | 2015 |
Brett Deml, PhD | Cell Biology | IDP | 2016 |
Johnathan Ebben, MD, PhD | Pharmacology | MSTP | 2016 |
Maria Angeles Baker, MT, PhD | Physiology | Physiology | 2016 |
Shauna Rasmussen, PhD | Physiology | Physiology | 2017 |
Thomas Langer, PhD | Physiology | Physiology | 2017 |
Britany Wade, PhD | Physiology | Physiology | 2017 |
David Jensen, PhD | Physiology | Physiology | 2020 |
Anna Williams, PhD | Physiology | Physiology | 2020 |
Cheng-Yin Yuan, PhD | Microbiology & Immunology | Microbiology & Immunology | 2020 |
Eric Clark, PhD | Cell & Developmental Biology | Cell & Development Biology | 2021 |
Sean McGarry, PhD | Biophysics | Biophysics | 2020 |
Jonathon Young, PhD | Cell & Developmental Biology | Cell & Developmental Biology | 2021 |
Sarah Seese, PhD | Cell & Developmental Biology | Cell & Developmental Biology | 2021 |
Alicia Ivory | Physiology | Physiology | |
Christina Behlke | Pharmacology & Toxicology | Pharmacology & Toxicology | |
Anna Manis | Physiology | Physiology | 2022 |
Victoria Nasci | Physiology | Physiology | 2021 |
Samantha Paddock | Physiology | Physiology | 2021 |
Seung Yi Lee | Biophysics | Biophysics | 2022 |
Hannah Nonarath | Cell & Developmental Biology | Cell & Developmental Biology | |
Wen Zhu | Microbiology & Immunology | Microbiology & Immunology | 2021 |
Olivia Koehn | Pharmacology & Toxicology | Pharmacology & Toxicology | |
Thiago Arzua | Physiology | Physiology | 2021 |
Jennifer Tinklenberg | Physiology | Physiology | |
Nnamdi Uche | Physiology | Physiology | |
Michelle Roberts | Physiology | Physiology | 2021 |
Benjamin O’Brien Hokanson | Cell & Developmental Biology | Cell & Developmental Biology | |
Lashodya Dissanayake | Physiology | Physiology | 2022 |
Rebecca Slick | Physiology | Physiology | |
Kirstyn Grams | Physiology | Physiology | |
Briana Meyer | Physiology | Physiology | |
Samantha Swift | Cell & Developmental Biology | Cell & Developmental Biology | |
Santiago Alvarez | Physiology | Physiology | |
Jennifer Tinklenburg | Physiology | Physiology | |
Jerrell Lovett | Physiology | Physiology | |
Kaelin Akins | Cell Biology | Cell Biology | |
Megan Opichka | Physiology | Physiology | |
McKenzie Ritter | Physiology | Physiology | |
Adaysha Williams | Physiology | Physiology | |
Alfredo Colina | Medicine | Medicine | |
Erin Cygan | Medicine | Medicine | |
Olivia Franklin | Cell Biology | Cell Biology | |
Lauren Yunker | Physiology | Physiology | |
Joseph Kries | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | |
Maria Poimenidou | Microbiology & Immunology | Microbiology & Immunology | |
Alanna Sullivan | Cell Biology | Cell Biology | |
Nathan Witman | Microbiology & Immunology | Microbiology & Immunology | |
Lauren Laskowski | Pharmacology & Toxicology | Pharmacology & Toxicology |