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Carolynn Jones, DNP, MSPH, RN, FAAN, honored with Special Lifetime Achievement Award!
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.

Ann McAlearney, ScD, MS, Honored with ACTS Clinical and Translational Research Distinguished Educator Award for Mentorship Innovation
Ann Scheck McAlearney, ScD, MS, Clinical and Translational Science Institute-affiliated faculty and associate dean for Health Services Research at The Ohio State University, has been honored with the prestigious Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) Clinical and Translational Research Distinguished Educator Award: Mentorship Innovation.

CTSI Workforce Development Co-Director Position Open
The Ohio State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is seeking a dynamic faculty member to serve as the co-director for the CTSI Workforce Development Program, leading the Clinical Research Professional (CRP) track.

Marissa Berry, Spark Award Recipient
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 proud to highlight how Spark Award recipients are utilizing their funding.

Dr. Henry Xiang Receives the 2025 SAVIR Excellence in Violence and Injury Prevention Science Award
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Henry Xiang has been awarded the 2025 SAVIR Excellence in Violence and Injury Prevention Science Award. This prestigious honor, presented by the Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR), recognizes scientists who have made significant and enduring contributions to injury policy and practice through leadership, research and service in the field of violence and injury prevention.