Brought to you by the WashU Medicine Clinical Research Training Center (CRTC)

We are thrilled to share that Alison Antes, PhD has been appointed as the Director of the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) Degree Program. 

Dr. Antes is an Associate Professor in the Bioethics Research Center and the Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics at WashU Medicine. She conducts research on responsible conduct of research (RCR), leadership and management in science, and patient values in health informatics and AI.

Let's celebrate! KL2 alum Cyrus Raji, MD, PhD was recently appointed as Chief Medical Officer at Brainreader

Discover how TL1 trainees are learning skills that will support their research endeavors

Learn how K12 Oncology Director John DiPersio, MD, PhD and other WashU innovators are collectively contributing to record-setting private sector investment

Whether you’re a current scholar, alumni, mentor, or program leader, we want to celebrate your successes with you. Please share your recent awards, publications, promotions, or other accomplishments with us! 

Apply now for for the KL2 Career Development Awards Program, aimed at incoming or current junior faculty interested in clinical and translational research. This program provides financial support and infrastructure allowing scholars protected time to perform research and engage in formal didactic instruction. Submit your Letter of Interest by January 25, 2026!

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. Apply by January 31, 2026!

The Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS) Research Development Program will host their Spring NIH Mock Study Section (MSS) on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. via Zoom. The MSS simulates an actual NIH study section to give investigators preparing an NIH grant application a competitive edge. Participants will receive a review, critique, and score of their application from faculty and study section members.

Submit your Letter of Intent (LOI) by 5 p.m. on February 18, 2026.

For questions, contact ictsrdp@wustl.edu.

The Institute for Informatics, Data Science & Biostatistics (I2DB) Education Team invites abstract submissions for posters and lightning talks at the 2026 I2DB Scientific Symposium. This is an opportunity to share research, projects, and ideas with colleagues across disciplines. Selected abstracts will be featured April 13, 2026 during the Innovation Showcase (11:15 a.m.–12 p.m.) and the Networking Lunch & Poster Session (12–1:15 p.m.).

Submit your abstract by March 1, 2026. Presenters will be confirmed by March 15.

For questions, contact i2db-education@wustl.edu. 

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.

Join us in welcoming distinguished physician, author, and lecturer John Abramson, MD, February 9-10, 2026 for a 2-day, 3-session seminar series with topics including:

Genomics In Medicine Seminar Series
Mondays, 4 - 5 p.m.
Online via Zoom

How to Stay on Track for Promotion
Feb. 11, 2026, 12 - 1 p.m.
Seminar Room A, EPNEC

Issues to Consider in Human Subjects Research
Feb. 19, 2026, 12 - 1 p.m.
Online via Zoom

Please reach out to the CRTC with any questions at: crtc@wustl.edu.

Mailing Address: 660 S. Euclid Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110