September 2025 | Monthly Bulletin

Last month the Clinical Research Training Center (CRTC) kicked off our Career Development Seminar Series, and we were thrilled by the remarkable turnout.

The “Errors and Misconduct in Biomedical Research” lecture led by Elisabeth Bik, PhD, marked our most attended Career Development Seminar to date! We couldn't have pulled off such a successful event without our incredible speaker, the sponsorship of Jay Piccirillo, MD, FACS, and the TL1 Program, as well as our dedicated staff, and all of our wonderful guests. Be sure to check out our upcoming Career Development Seminars.

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 October 1, 2025!

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!

Take the next step in your clinical research career! Apply by December 31, 2025.

Are you looking to enhance your research with the support of a highly trained, motivated graduate student? The Institute for Informatics, Data Science, and Biostatistics (I2DB) is currently inviting faculty to submit part-time research assistantship opportunities for incoming students across three MS programs within WashU Medicine:

These first and second year students are eager to contribute to meaningful research while applying the skills they’re building in real-time.

At the core of the CRTC are not only the eager trainees ready to advance their careers, but also the experienced and dedicated mentors who guide their growth. To support them, we’ve made it a priority to offer faculty mentors the tools and training they need through comprehensive mentor development sessions.

Earlier this month, our KL2 and TL1 Faculty Mentors gathered for our second training session of the year, and they explored evidence-based strategies for supporting scholar development. We're grateful to our expert moderators who led faculty through interactive workshops covering communication, research independence, and professional development. This continued investment in mentor training directly supports our mission of preparing the next generation of independent clinical researchers.

We are so proud of the numerous CRTC alumni and program leaders who have been announced among the 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® for their excellence in healthcare provision. Take a look at everyone in our community that was recognized. Read more >>

Congratulations to K12 Oncology Mentor Lee Ratner, MD, PhD, and DDFRCS alum Milan Chheda, MD, for being among the award recipients who will launch 12 new projects with funding from Siteman Cancer Center. Ratner will be leading the investigation of “A Multicenter Phase II Study of Propranolol for the Treatment of Kaposi Sarcoma in Adults.” Chheda will serve as Co-PI for researching “Bacteria to Treat Brain Tumors.” Read more >>

October 14, 2025 | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Moore Auditorium, North Builidng

Join us for an informative and inspiring discussion that will empower you to submit your R Grant application with confidence and competence!

Whether you’re a researcher, academic, or aspiring grant applicant, this event will provide you with the knowledge and strategies to refine your grant-writing skills and/or enhance your grant application success.

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!

Join Leonard B. Maggi Jr., PhD, MSCI for “Managing Biases to Improve Reproducibility in Science.”
October 23, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm

September 26, 2025
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Connor Auditorium, FLTC

Mondays
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online via Zoom

October 9, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Seminar Room A, EPNEC

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

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