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The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) offers Spark Awards, previously known as vouchers, to researchers who need to jump-start their research. The goal of the Spark Award is to support preliminary work and generate essential data for both new and ongoing projects. The CTSI is excited to highlight how Spark Award recipients are utilizing their funding.

Starting January 25, 2026, the NIH is adopting the Biographical Sketch Common Form and the Current and Pending (Other) Support Common Form as per the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) memorandum on Policy Regarding Use of Common Disclosure Forms for applications and Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPRs).

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) offers Spark Awards, previously known as vouchers, to researchers who need to jump-start their research. The goal of the Spark Award is to support preliminary work and generate essential data for both new and ongoing projects. The CTSI is excited to highlight how Spark Award recipients are utilizing their funding.

The Appalachian Translational Research Network (ATRN) Health Summit returned this year with a focus on collaboration and innovative strategies to improve health outcomes across Appalachia. Hosted by iTHRIVE in Abingdon, Virginia on October 13 – 14, the summit brought together researchers, community leaders and advocates committed to addressing the region’s most pressing health challenges.

The recently published review article in NEJM Evidence highlights collaboration between two Ohio Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) hubs. Co-authored by Julie A. Johnson, Pharm.D., director of The Ohio State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute and Ohio State’s CTSA PI, and Nihal El Rouby, Pharm.D., Ph.D., a KL2 Scholar at the University of Cincinnati’s Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Training, the review manuscript reflects the strength of statewide partnerships in advancing translational research. Their joint contribution highlights Ohio’s leadership in clinical and translational science and the impact of cross-institutional collaboration.

Read the review article. 

The College of Medicine Research Information Technology (RIT) team proudly represented The Ohio State University at the annual international REDCapCon 2025, held this past September in Wisconsin. Under the exceptional leadership of Heather Lansky, Ohio State’s team showcased their technical excellence and earned prestigious recognition from the global REDCap community.

The Ohio State University Clinical Translational Science Institute is pleased to announce Jessica Fritter, DHSc, MACPR, ACRP-CP has been named the Clinical Research Professionals co-director of Workforce Development.

The CTSI hosted the 2025 CTSI Research Showcase on September 17, 2025, at the Energy Advancement and Innovation Center in The Ohio State University’s new Innovation District. The event showcased the innovation and collaboration of researchers supported by the CTSI's funding, training and grant-writing programs.

We are pleased to announce Joshua J. Joseph, MD, MPH, FAHA, ASCI, as the new deputy director of The Ohio State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI). In this role, Dr. Joseph will partner with CTSI leadership to drive strategic initiatives and deepen partnerships with state and local government, further strengthening the CTSI’s commitment to impactful, community-oriented research.