WashU Medicine

Clinical Research Training Center (CRTC)

March 2025 | Monthly Bulletin

A Warm Welcome for Dr. Sweitzer

OTG Director Thomas Baranski, MD, PhD (left) and CRTC Director Nancy Sweitzer, MD, PhD (right) enjoying a conversation with some coffee

CRTC Staff Lindsey Barton (left) and Jennifer Mosher (left) posing for the camera

Jenny McKenzie, PhD (left), Nancy Sweitzer, MD, PhD (middle), and Christina Gurnett, MD, PhD (right) engaged in conversation

Faculty and staff engaged in conversation during the "Coffee with the New CRTC Director" event

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The Clinical Research Training Center (CRTC) recently welcomed faculty, scholars, and staff to the Hearth Room for a chance to get to know Nancy Sweitzer, MD, PhD. Appointed as CRTC Director in December, Dr. Sweitzer was excited to meet the community, and it was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to connect.

If you're ready to become a part of the CRTC community and would like to see what programs are available, visit our website, and review our open applications!

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Call for Applications

Applications Closing Soon for MTPCI/MSCI

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! Applications are due April 15!

MTPCI Program Details

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

MSCI Program Details

33 credit hours
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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Register Now for Summer Learning Opportunity

The Bench Fundamentals for Translational Research course introduces fellows-in-training and future physician scientists to the core principles of scientific investigation. This unique three-week intensive format will combine theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on applications to provide students with an understanding of common research approaches used in current scientific endeavors.

Register by July 1, 2025!

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Jumpstart Your Career in Clinical Investigation

This fall, the Clinical Research Training Center (CRTC) is launching Clinical Investigation Bootcamp, a 1-2 year program designed to cover the core competencies of clinical research and investigation! Get hands-on experience and build your expertise with this collection of 3 courses covering study design, statistical approaches, and scientific communication. Bootcamp credits can be applied toward the Clinical Investigation Graduate Certificate or Master of Science Degree.

Enroll by August 1, 2025!

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Mentoring Opportunities

Serve as a Mentor for CRTC Programs

The next generation of clinical investigators is looking to you! The CRTC is seeking mentors to share their expertise and guidance with scholars in the Advanced Summer Program for Investigation and Research Education (ASPIRE), the Short-Term Research Experience Program to Unlock Potential (STEP-UP), and the Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program in Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolic Diseases (PRIDE R25).

ASPIRE

Program dates for 2025:
June 2 - July 31, 2025

STEP-UP

Program dates for 2025:
May 22 - July 31, 2025

PRIDE R25

June 2025 start date

Mentors must have time to dedicate to mentees and have active and ongoing research for a mentee to be able to complete a key aspect of a research project. In addition, please review requirements that are specific to each program.

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Exciting Opportunity for Faculty: Engage a Skilled Research Assistant from the MS in Applied Health Behavior Research Program!

Are you looking to advance your research projects with the help of a talented and dedicated research assistant? Students starting the MS in Applied Health Behavior Research program in the Summer and Fall 2025 semesters are looking for an opportunity to collaborate with faculty members to contribute to impactful and innovative projects.

By engaging a research assistant, you can:

Enhance Your Research Capabilities: Benefit from the fresh perspectives, rigorous training, and methodological expertise of our students.

Foster Collaboration: Build meaningful collaborations and mentor the next generation of health behavior researchers.

Advance Your Projects: Get support on data collection, analysis, literature reviews, and other key research activities.

Don't miss this chance to elevate your research and work with passionate and driven individuals. If you are interested or want to learn more, please send your name, job title, and department to Callista Poiter at c.poiter@wustl.edu.

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CRTC News & Notables

We celebrate James Krings, MD, MSCI for his profound work in scientific research and his longstanding partnership with the Clinical Research Training Center (CRTC).

In a recent ICTS success highlight, he highlighted some CRTC programs as major contributors to his career success. From progressing through our MTPCI, MSCI, KL2, and MTIS programs to being a current Doris Duke scholar, Dr. Krings continues to make an incredible impact. He has also mentored ASPIRE and TL1 scholars.

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James Krings, MD, MSCI

IDT32 Alum Awarded with Dean's Impact Award

IDT32 alum, Laura Marks, MD, PhD was recently honored with the 2025 Dean’s Impact Award. As an Assistant Professor of Medicine, Dr. Marks has made significant contributions to the community through her clinical work in infectious diseases and her mentorship of fellows and residents. Read more.

Michael Paley, MD, PhD; Andrew Janowski, MD, MSCI; Joshua Mitchell, MD, MSCI; Marlene Cano, MD, PhD; and Valene Garr Barry, PhD

CRTC Scholars and Alumni Named Among CTRFP Awardees

Congratulations to DDFRCS alum Michael Paley, MD, PhD, MTPCI alumni Andrew Janowski, MD, MSCI and Joshua Mitchell, MD, MSCI, and KL2 scholars Marlene Cano, MD, PhD and Valene Garr Barry, PhD for being named among the 2025-2026 CTRFP Awardees. Read more.

Upcoming Events

4th Annual DOM Women in Medicine & Science Seminar

The Forum for Women in Medicine (FWIM) and Advancing Women in Academic Medicine (AWAM) is hosting their 4th Annual DOM Women in Medicine & Science Seminar. This year’s theme is Strategies for Success: Embracing Transitions & Unconventional Pathways. This event is open to all (faculty, staff, trainees) and will feature several speakers including Dr. Matifadza Hlatshwayo Davis – Director of Health for the City of St. Louis followed by a networking reception.

April 3, 2025 | 1:00 – 5:30 pm
Eric P. Newman Education Center

May 7, 2025 | 9am - 1pm
Eric P. Newman Education Center

ICTS 7th Annual Symposium

The Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences is hosting the 7th Annual ICTS Symposium. Featuring Stanford University’s Ruth O’Hara, PhD as the keynote speaker, the event will include presentations and panels to discuss the application of translational science principles in research. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to engage with experts and learn about the latest in translational science!