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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. The agenda included presentations from recipients of CTSI Pilot Awards, Clinical and Translational Science Research Program, T32 Training Grants, K12 Career Development Awards and the Path to K, Launch to R and Launch to K programs. These individuals, and their research, represent the future of translational science and the career development and innovation that CTSI proudly supports.

The showcase began with opening remarks from CTSI Director Julie A. Johnson, PharmD, who provided an overview of CTSI’s mission and efforts to support investigators across the translational science spectrum, break down barriers in research and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. Throughout the afternoon, attendees heard from teams addressing pressing health challenges, advancing personalized medicine and leveraging new technologies to improve care for all. The event also celebrated the success of CTSI’s career development initiatives, which have helped dozens of early-career investigators secure additional NIH K and R awards and build a robust pipeline of translational scientists.

After the presentations, attendees gathered for a poster session and reception, connecting with colleagues from across the university to share ideas and celebrate the achievements of the CTSI community. The 2025 CTSI Research Showcase highlighted the institute’s dedication to fostering innovation, collaboration and to support translational scientists throughout their careers.

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. 

A new study is providing insights into why some patients experience inadequate relief from commonly used pain medications. Led by Julie Johnson, PharmD, CTSI director and PI and professor of Internal Medicine, and Noor Nahid, PhD, a postdoctoral associate of Biomedical Informatics, researchers found that screening patients for a certain enzyme could help physicians select the most appropriate medication and improve clinical outcomes. 

The Ohio State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute views the communities it serves as essential partners in the clinical and translational research process. Through participatory programs and state-wide partnerships, the Ohio State CTSA hub is transforming how communities engage, contribute and benefit from research and scientific discovery. 

On Saturday, June 7, the CTSI Community Engagement team joined neighbors, families and health professionals at the 25th annual Healthy Community Day, hosted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center at Outpatient Care East in Columbus, Ohio. 

The 2025 Fourth Annual Secondary Data Core Symposium was held to discuss topics such as covering grants and research ideas using Medicare, MarketScan and All of Us, among others. 

We are excited to celebrate Carolynn Jones, DNP, MSPH, RN, FAAN, CTSI Workforce Development Workgroup Co-Director, who was honored at this year’s Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) conference with a Clinical Research Professionals (CRP) Taskforce Special Interest Groups (SIG) Lifetime Achievement Award. This recognition highlights her long-standing commitment to strengthening the CRP workforce and her incredible contributions to the field over the years.

The Ohio Innovation Exchange (OIEx) is an online platform designed to connect investigators with expertise and resources across Ohio's universities and industry.

The Ohio State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) views the communities it serves as essential partners in the clinical and translational research process.