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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.

A newly published article in the Journal of Clinical and Translational Science by lead author, Jessica Fritter, DHSc, MACPR, ACRP-CP, FACRP, highlights an innovative approach to strengthening the clinical research workforce through early outreach and multidisciplinary collaboration. The article details Next STEPP, a four‑day summer camp designed by a team from three institutions to introduce Columbus‑area high school students to careers in clinical research. Co-led by The Ohio State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute and the College of Nursing, the pilot program generated strong interest and statistically significant gains in students’ confidence around clinical research. It also resulted in a practical summer camp toolkit to support future expansion and collaboration.

Join us in celebrating Karen Carter’s upcoming retirement!  

The CTSI will host drop-in celebration on Thursday, March 26 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. to share well wishes and celebrate Karen’s incredible career.
 

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 Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is proud to announce that Jessica Fritter, DHSc, MACPR, ACRP-CP, FACRP, and Paula Smailes, DNP, RN, CCRP, ACRP-CP, FACRP, have been named Fellows of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) for 2026, one of the highest honors in the clinical research profession.

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.

Tim Huerta, PhD, MS, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center chief research information officer, associate dean for Research Information Technology and CTSI Clinical and Translational Data Science co-lead, has been selected as a 2026 Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association (FAMIA) through the prestigious FAMIA Applied Informatics Recognition Program.

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 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.