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December 2025 | Monthly Bulletin
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WashU Translational Science Programs Nationally Recognized for Excellence through NCATS Challenge |
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Since its inception, the WashU Translational Science Benefits Model (TSBM) has been shaping how health and clinical scientists think about their research and its real-world impact. Learn how a recent National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) challenge is bringing national recognition to WashU’s TSBM and translational science training.
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Last Call! Unlock Your Potential with the TL1 Predoctoral Program |
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The TL1 Predoctoral Clinical Research Program is committed to advancing your growth through mentored training, coursework, and peer collaboration.
Join a community of early investigators and develop core skills in research ethics, study design, data analysis, and scientific communication.
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Take the next step in your clinical research career! Apply by December 31, 2025.
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Enroll Now in Clinical Investigation Courses for the Spring |
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Enhance your research journey by enrolling in Clinical Investigation courses for the spring semester! Eligible individuals not enrolled in a WashU degree program are able to enroll in up to 9 credits of coursework as a non-degree seeking scholar.
Clinical Investigation Bootcamp is a NEW 8 credit, 1-2 year program that allows students to gain knowledge in the core competencies of clinical research and investigation.
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Elevate Your Research Career with the TL1 Postdoctoral Program |
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| The TL1 Translational Sciences Postdoctoral Program is an enriching two-year experience that provides support to postdoctoral trainees translating scientific findings from bench to bedside!
Elevate your career with full-time research, exceptional mentored training, a comprehensive curriculum, and impactful seminars.
Don't miss this opportunity to join a program that promotes innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence. Apply by January 31, 2026!
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Undergrad Opportunity to Explore Clinical Research
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The Advanced Summer Program for Investigation and Education (ASPIRE) is an 8-week summer program that introduces current college students to medical research. Applications are open NOW through February 20, 2026. Program dates for summer 2026 are June 1 - July 31.
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Gain full-time research experience working alongside a WashU faculty mentor on an active project
- Strengthen your research through coursework in research design, statistics, and ethics—earning 3 hours of college credit
- Explore broader topics in research and build connections with peers and WashU leaders through weekly seminars
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Scholarships available through the CREST Award
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| - Guide ASPIRE participants as full-time members of research team
- Must have active and ongoing research for mentee to be able to complete a key aspect of a research project that will lead to potential co-authorship on abstracts and papers.
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Available mentor/mentee training for all participants
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We're changing our newsletter name! Beginning in 2026, our monthly bulletin will be rebranded in a way that uplifts our community, accomplishments, opportunities, and resources. Stay tuned for the next issue of CRTC Connect!
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STEP-UP Alum Named as Rhodes Finalist
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Congratulations to STEP-UP alum, Omar Abdelmoity for receiving the prestigious honor of being a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship. As a senior, he has already demonstrated a strong commitment to his community and academic excellence, notably through a groundbreaking Alzheimer’s study. Read more >>
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| PRIDE Scholar Recognized for Outstanding Poster
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We celebrate PRIDE scholar Will Wasielewski for presenting an award-winning poster at the 2025 Diabetes Day Symposium. Wasielewski studies severe insulin resistance syndromes in the Stephen Stone Lab, and his research was recognized for excellence in clinical and translational science.
Read more >>
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The Clinical Research Training Center Genomics in Medicine Seminar Series is returning for the spring! Sponsored by the WashU Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences, this weekly virtual series covers a range of topics in genomic medicine and is led by WashU faculty experts. Enroll by January 5 for academic credit, or join us anytime throughout the term!
Email crtcmsci@wustl.edu to register for individual sessions or to enroll in the full seminar series.
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WashU Medicine Welcomes John Abramson, MD |
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We are pleased to welcome distinguished physician, author, and lecturer John Abramson, MD, February 9-10, 2026 for a two-day, three-session seminar series. Dr. Abramson will guide attendees through compelling discussions on innovating and improving our health care system ethically and effectively.
This series is sponsored by Jay Piccirillo, MD, FACS, and the WashU Medicine TL1 and R25 programs. These seminars counts toward Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) credit. Dinner and lunch will be provided. Registration is required.
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Media Relations and Effective Use of Social Media |
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Media Relations and Effective Use of Social Media |
As part of the WashU Medicine CRTC Career Development Seminar Series, we’re inviting experts from the WashU Medicine Marketing and Communications team to dive into the realm of media relations and best practices. Join Director of Media Relations Jessica Church and Senior Media Relations Specialist Abeeha Shamshad on February 3, 2026 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. in Connor Auditorium, FLTC or via Zoom. Registration is required.
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St. Louis, MO 63110
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