| Clinical Research Training Center (CRTC) |
October 2025 | Monthly Bulletin
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DDFRCS Alum Announced as New Head of Otolaryngology |
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Join us in congratulating DDFRCS alum Sidharth Puram, MD, PhD, FACS for accepting his new role as Head of the Department of Otolaryngology and Lindburg Professor of Otolaryngology.
Puram has already accomplished so much in his career, whether receiving NIH funding, being elected to roles in international societies, or delivering important insights into tumor-intrinsic programs through his research. We look forward to following his ongoing success and how his leadership will advance the Department of Otolaryngology.
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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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Enhance Your Research Career with Clinical Investigation Programs |
Through didactic coursework and structured mentorship, the Mentored Training Program in Clinical Investigation (MTPCI) and Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) are designed to take your career to the next level!
NEW THIS YEAR: The Master of Science is now open to those who possess a Bachelor’s degree (this does NOT apply to the MTPCI or any other training grant program, just those who want to apply with no training grant).
Applications are open now through November 1, 2025!
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- 17 credit hour training program
- 2-3 years to complete
- May enroll in additional coursework to complete the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation degree
- Program eligible for the partial remission or WashU HR tuition benefit
- US Citizen or permanent residency required
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1-5 years to complete
- 4 concentrations to choose from: Clinical Investigation, Translational Medicine, Genomics/Genetics, and Dissemination and Implementation
- Program eligible for the WashU HR tuition benefit
- No citizenship requirements
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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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Advance 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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Have you made it out to any of the WashU Mindfulness Month events yet? There are still plenty of opportunities to connect with nature, yourself, and one another. These events are open to all, so be sure to take some time to prioritize your wellbeing.
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The city of St. Louis looks to WashU for our expertise, leadership, and support. Now, with the WashU Serves initiative, we have the incredible opportunity to jointly give back through ongoing Service Saturdays, a new volunteer portal, and the annual United Way giving campaign.
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Find Your Next RCR Training Session |
The Bioethics Research Center and the Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences offer a Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) course to fulfill NIH RCR requirements. Register now for an upcoming session!
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Find Your Next RCR Training Session |
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Join Leonard B. Maggi Jr., PhD, MSCI for “Managing Biases to Improve Reproducibility in Science.”
October 23, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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CRTC Program Director's Biotech Company Receives Financing to Support CAR-T Cell Therapy Study
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We commend K12 Oncology Co-Director and Founder of Wugen, John DiPersio, MD, PhD for paving the way toward scalable, off-the shelf CAR-T cell therapies. Wugen, the biotechnology company he founded, is advancing the next generation of allogeneic, off-the-shelf CAR-T cell therapies and recently announced the closing of $115 million in equity financing. This funding will support their pivotal T-RRex study of WU-CART-007, which has the potential to become the first approved allogeneic CAR-T therapy for T-cell malignancies. Read more>>
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| KL2 Alum Featured in "This is Cancer" Podcast Series
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We celebrate KL2 Alum Armin Ghobadi, MD, for his continued dedication and excellence in cancer research and treatment. He was featured on the Siteman Cancer Center podcast series, “This is Cancer” where he engaged in a very open discussion on “Coping with the Unexpected Side of Chemo” and how patients and doctors can navigate the challenges together. Full episode>>
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2nd Annual Critical Appraisal Workshop |
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The Midwest Critical Appraisal Workshop is a wonderful opportunity for physicians, clinical researchers, and healthcare professionals to learn best practices across critical appraisal methodology. Join keynote speaker Roger Lewis, MD, PhD as well as TL1 Director Jay Piccirillo, MD, FACS and CRTC Course Director Dorina Kallogjeri, MD, MPH for this informative and interactive course.
Early bird rates end October 15. Register now!
November 15, 2025 | 7:30am - 4:00pm
Eric P. Newman Education Center
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Submitting an R Grant: What to Know When You Apply |
October 14, 2025
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Moore Auditorium, North
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Mondays
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online via Zoom
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| The updated 2024 NIH Public Access Policy for publications |
October 23, 2025
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Online via Zoom
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Washu Medicine Clinical Research Training Center |
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St. Louis, MO 63110
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