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Dr. Micah Skeens is a Principal Investigator at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University whose research focuses on improving care for children with cancer through community-engaged and technology-enabled approaches. A nationally recognized leader, she has led federally funded studies developing digital health and AI tools to improve treatment adherence, symptom management and family support. With more than 27 years at Nationwide Children’s, over 120 publications and recognition as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, Dr. Skeens is dedicated to advancing patient-centered research and improving health outcomes for children and families.

A multi-institutional proposal co-led by The Ohio State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Workforce Development Program has been selected for Cycle XVI of the Clinical and Translational Science (CTSA) Working Groups.

The Ohio State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute, in collaboration with the College of Nursing, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and partner institutions, just wrapped up the second annual Next STEPP Summer Camp in June 2026. Next STEPP is an innovative summer camp designed to introduce high school students to careers in clinical research.

The ranking highlights the university's strength in translating biomedical research into real-world impact. This recognition is further reinforced by the work of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and Dr. Julie Johnson's leadership as director of the CTSI.

NIH Notice NOT‑OD‑25‑133 introduced a new policy requiring institutions that receive NIH funding to provide mandatory training on “Other Support” disclosure for all Senior/Key Personnel.

Effective October 1, 2025, organizations must implement this training and maintain a written, enforced policy to ensure compliance.

The policy focuses on improving transparency by requiring researchers to disclose all research support, including financial and non‑financial resources, affiliations and activities, regardless of monetary value or where the support originates.

Clinical research has grown into a rapidly expanding profession, yet entry into the field has often been unplanned, with many professionals discovering it by chance rather than through a clearly defined pathway. A new “Airport Concourse Model” reframes how we think about careers in clinical research.

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.

All federally funded personnel and proposal submitters must complete the annual Research Security 2026 training in BuckeyeLearn. The 1‑hour course is due by May 25, 2026 and failure to complete it may prevent proposal submissions or continued work on federally funded projects, even if the training was completed within the past year.

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.