Seminars and Trainings
Seminars and Trainings
The CTSI offers seminars and trainings to meet the needs of a busy and varied workforce. These educational opportunities are available to assist faculty and staff through different stages of the clinical and translational science spectrum.
Seminars for Clinical and Translational Scientists
The CTSI holds a series of seminars for clinical and translational science researchers. There are programs for for graduate students and early career clinical and translational scientists at Ohio State and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The topics focus on issues related to career development, grant writing, managing research teams, research methodology and the responsible conduct of research, among others.
Trainee Development Seminar Series
Audience: Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and T32 awardees
This program for graduate students across Ohio State engaged in the broad area of biomedical research is held at noon on the first Tuesday of the month. The topics focus on issues related to career development, grant writing, research methodology and the responsible conduct of research, among others. The Seminars may be attended in person, with lunch, at the CTSI, Suite 260 Prior Hall, Room 240 or on Zoom.
Trainee Development Seminar Series Schedule
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Presented by Andrew Hedrick, MPA, Office of Responsible Research Practice
This in-person seminar provides practical guidance for researchers preparing protocols involving social and behavioral research. The session explores key considerations for designing ethically sound studies that meet institutional and federal review standards. Attendees will gain insights into the IRB review process, learn how to structure protocols for clarity and compliance and receive tips for successful submission through Buck-IRB or similar platforms.
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Presented by Rene Arvola, PhD, Department of Molecular Genetics
This seminar provides early-career researchers with practical guidance on preparing a competitive application for the NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award. Designed for postdoctoral scholars aiming to transition into independent research roles, the session covers key components of the application, including crafting a compelling Specific Aims page, developing a strong career development plan and structuring the research strategy. Participants will gain insights into eligibility requirements, review criteria,and common pitfalls, as well as tips for navigating the submission process. Whether you're just beginning to explore the K99/R00 mechanism or actively preparing your application, this seminar offers valuable tools to support your success.
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Presented by Aubrey Moe, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
This seminar is designed to help early-career researchers navigate the landscape of grant funding opportunities. Participants will learn how to identify funding sources tailored to their career stage, including institutional programs, foundation grants and federal mechanisms. The session will cover strategies for matching research goals with funder priorities, understanding eligibility requirements and preparing competitive applications. Attendees will also gain insights into mentorship, proposal development and leveraging internal resources to support their funding journey.
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Presented by Angela Emerson, MPH, Associate Director of Research, Human Performance Collaborative
This seminar provides an essential overview of the unique regulatory, operational and ethical considerations involved in conducting clinical trials for medical devices. Participants will explore device trials, including study design, risk classification, FDA pathways and data collection requirements. The session will also address best practices for investigator responsibilities, monitoring and compliance.
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Presented by Jandy Hanna, PhD, JD, Research Integrity Officer, ERIK
This seminar provides researchers with essential knowledge and practical strategies for navigating the complex landscape of research integrity and regulatory compliance. Participants will explore key topics such as responsible conduct of research (RCR), conflict of interest, export controls, human subjects protections and data management. The session will highlight institutional policies, federal regulations and ethical standards that guide research practices, with a focus on preventing misconduct and promoting transparency.
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Presented by Rama Mallampalli, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Internal Medicine
This seminar is designed to support early-career researchers in navigating the academic job market. Participants will explore strategies for identifying suitable faculty and research positions, preparing application materials such as CVs, cover letters and research statements, and understanding the expectations of academic hiring committees. Whether you're beginning your search or refining your approach, this seminar offers practical guidance to help you pursue and secure academic opportunities aligned with your career goals.
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Presented by Sandra Meadows, Educational Programming and Regulatory Support, Office Responsible Research Practices
This seminar provides researchers with foundational guidance on developing clear, comprehensive and ethically sound biomedical research protocols. Participants will explore the essential components of protocol writing, including study rationale, objectives, methodology, data collection and regulatory considerations. The session will also address best practices for aligning protocols with institutional review board (IRB) requirements and federal regulations.
Trainee Development Seminar Series Topics Coming FY 2027:
Special Topics in CTS; Communicating Scientific Research to the Media: Community Engagement: From Graduate Student/Fellow to Faculty: Navigating the Journey: NIH Grant Mechanism F99/K00 Predoctoral to Postdoctoral: Preparing Resumes: Publication Metrics: Citation Counts, H-Factors, Alt Metrics; Finding a Postdoc Position; The NIH Loan Repayment Program; Writing F Grant Applications; Improved Health for All and Research
Dates and Speakers TBD
Faculty Development Seminar Series
Audience: early career faculty, faculty on K grants
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute invites early career faculty investigators from Ohio State and Nationwide Children's Hospital to attend the Clinical and Translational Scientist Seminar Series. The program is held at noon on the third Tuesday of the month. The topics focus on issues related to career development, grant writing, managing research teams, research methodology and the responsible conduct of research, among others. The Seminars may be attended in person at the CTSI, Suite 260 Prior Hall, Room 240 or on Zoom.
Faculty Development Seminar Series Schedule
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Presented by: Jennifer Muszynski, MD, MPH
This in-person seminar is designed to help early-career faculty investigators enhance their presentation skills for academic, clinical and research settings. Dr. Muszynski shares practical strategies for structuring compelling presentations, engaging broad audiences and delivering content with clarity and confidence.
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Presented by: John Christman, MD, and Lalit Sehgal, PhD
This in-person seminar offers early-career faculty investigators a practical introduction to the grant review process and the role of study sections in shaping grant-writing proficiency. Led by experienced investigators John Christman and Lalit Sehgal, the session explores how grants are evaluated, what reviewers look for in strong applications and how participating in study sections can enhance your own grant-writing skills and career development. Attendees will gain insights into scoring criteria, common pitfalls and the benefits of engaging with the broader research community through peer review. Whether you're preparing your first submission or considering service on a review panel, this seminar provides valuable guidance and perspective.
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Presented by: Beckett Broh, PhD
This in-person seminar equips participants with the tools and confidence to navigate challenging interpersonal interactions in professional settings. Led by Dr. Beckett Broh, the session explores the dynamics of emotionally charged conversations, offering strategies to manage discomfort, foster mutual understanding and maintain respectful dialogue. Attendees will learn how to prepare for difficult discussions and communicate with clarity and empathy.
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Presented by: Kelsey Bowers, Lisa Siefker and Erica Tornes, Office of Research; Cynthia Carnes, ERIK
This in-person seminar provides essential guidance for researchers navigating the complex landscape of compliance in federally funded research. Experts from the Office of Research and ERIK will demystify key regulatory areas including foreign influence, export control laws and conflict of interest policies. Attendees will gain practical insights into disclosure requirements, risk mitigation strategies and institutional responsibilities to ensure research integrity and staying compliant with evolving federal expectations.
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Presented by Adam Schworer, Senior Licensing Officer, Technology Commercialization
This in-person seminar offers researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs a practical guide to safeguarding intellectual property (IP) in academic and commercial environments. The session explores the fundamentals of IP protection and outlines when and how to take action to secure your innovations. Attendees will learn how to identify protectable technologies, navigate disclosure and licensing processes and understand the strategic value of IP in commercialization and collaboration. Whether you're developing software, medical devices or research tools, this seminar provides essential insights to help you protect your work and maximize its impact.
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Presented by the CTSI Community Engagement Team
This in-person seminar provides researchers with practical guidance on establishing and leveraging Community Engagement Advisory Boards (CABs) to strengthen the relevance, inclusivity and impact of their research. Led by the CTSI Community Engagement Team, the session explores strategies for identifying and recruiting community partners, structuring advisory boards and fostering meaningful collaboration throughout the research lifecycle. Participants will learn how CABs can enhance cultural responsiveness, build trust and ensure that research reflects community priorities. Whether you're new to community-engaged research or looking to refine your approach, this seminar offers tools, examples and insights to help you build sustainable and effective partnerships.
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Presented by Jamie Jackson, PhD. Center for Biobehavioral Health, Nationwide Children's Hospital
This in-person seminar explores the evolving landscape of life span research. This seminar introduces participants to the principles and practices of life span research, which examines human development, behavior and health across all stages of life, from infancy to older adulthood. Attendees will explore how longitudinal studies and age-related frameworks can inform research design, data interpretation and intervention strategies.
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Presented by Jonathan Brammer, MD
This in-person seminar provides an overview of the NIH Loan Repayment Program (LRP), a federal initiative designed to support early-career researchers by reducing the burden of educational debt. Attendees will learn how the program repays up to $50,000 annually of qualified student loans in exchange for a commitment to conduct NIH mission-relevant research. The session will cover eligibility criteria, application timelines and tips for submitting a competitive proposal. This seminar offers valuable insights into how the LRP can support long-term career development in academic and research settings.
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Presented by Matthew Exline, MD, Professor College of Medicine and Ellen Patricia, MS, Director of the Office of Responsible Research Practices
This seminar offers a practical introduction to the development of clinical research protocols, equipping investigators and research staff with the tools to design clear, compliant and scientifically sound studies. Participants will explore the essential components of a clinical protocol, including study objectives, methodology, eligibility criteria, data collection plans and ethical considerations. The session will also address regulatory expectations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements and best practices for protocol formatting and submission.
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Presented by Matthew Ringel, MD
This seminar provides essential guidance on ethical and effective authorship practices in scholarly publishing. Participants will explore key topics such as authorship criteria, contributor roles, order of authorship and how to navigate common challenges in collaborative research environments. Whether you're preparing your first manuscript or mentoring others through the publication process, this seminar offers practical insights to promote transparency, accountability and integrity in authorship.
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Speaker TBD
Faculty Development Seminar Series Topics Coming FY 2027:
The CTSI and Your Research Career; Predatory Publishing and Picking the Right Journal; Engaging Stakeholders; Applying for DOD Grants; How to Build an effective research team; The Transition from K to R; Commercialization of Biomedical Research; Research Integrity: Common Issues to Avoid; Being a Visiting Scholar to Advance Your Career and Expand Your Network; Managing Collaborations; The Resilient Researcher: Health and Wellness Resources from the University; Things I Wish I Knew as a Junior Faculty
Dates and Speakers TBD
Tools of the Trade
Targeted training for faculty, postdoctoral trainees, students and research staff
The CTSI Tools of the Trade are educational workshops hosted by the Ohio State CTSI especially for early-stage investigators, whether they are faculty, postdocs or graduate students, and research staff who need information about accessing and using available tools and resources to get their research project up and running or learn about new areas in clinical and translational research and science.
Recruitment Cafes
Recruitment Cafes are hosted by the CTSI Recruitment and Retention program to share new opportunities and alleviate challenges to reach study participants. Each Recruitment Cafe dives into recruitment tactics available to researchers and how the CTSI Recruitment and Retention team can help your efforts.
Clinical Research Professional Trainings Series (CRPTS)
The work of clinical research requires a fully trained and educated team, including clinical research professionals (CRPs). Such preparation ensures that we are all conducting clinical research studies with efficiency, safety, reliability and compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulations and policies. CRPs are defined as those non-faculty staff who work in roles that operationalize clinical research, such as (but not limited to) clinical research assistants, clinical research coordinators, clinical research nurses and roles in data management, regulatory affairs and project management.
CTSI Video Repository
Here, you'll find a collection of videos with training and educational resources designed to enhance your skills and knowledge or to take a dive deep into specialized topics. Explore our library and empower yourself with the tools and information you need to succeed.