| Clinical Research Training Center (CRTC) |
July 2025 | Monthly Bulletin
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TL1 Trainees Showcase their Work at the Summer Research Symposium |
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Summer 2025 TL1 cohort pose for photo with Dr. Piccirillo.
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Dr. Piccirillo offers insights to a Tl1 trainee and the audience.
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Tl1 trainee delivers presentation.
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Photo left: Summer 2025 TL1 cohort pose for photo with Dr. Piccirillo. Top right photo: Dr. Piccirrillo offers insights to a Tl1 trainee and the audience. Bottom right photo: Tl1 trainee delivers presentation.
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At the beginning of this summer, the Clinical Research Training Center (CRTC) welcomed students from across Missouri universities to deepen their knowledge as clinical investigators and engage in cutting-edge research projects as part of the TL1 Predoctoral Clinical Research Program.
Earlier this week, our trainees had the opportunity to showcase their work at the TL1 Training Program Summer Research Symposium. We are incredibly proud of this remarkable cohort of early investigators. They proudly presented insights from their research, and with their passion, curiosity, and dedication, the future of clinical and translational research remains bright.
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Enroll Now in Clinical Investigation Courses for the Fall |
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The CRTC supports career development and clinical and translational research training of non-degree seeking scholars by offering open enrollment for didactic coursework in Clinical Investigation:
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Genomics in Medicine I
- Ethical and Legal Issues in Clinical Research
- Grantsmanship
- Designing Outcomes and Clinical Research
- Introduction to Dissemination and Implementation Science
- Introduction to Statistics for Clinical Research
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Enroll for the fall semester by August 1, 2025!
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Jumpstart Your Career in Clinical Investigation |
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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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Advance Your Research Career with the TL1 Postdoctoral Program
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Join the Future of Clinical and Translational Science with the TL1 Postdoctoral Training Program at WashU Medicine!
The TL1 Program is dedicated to training the next generation of clinical and translational scientists. Supported by the CTSA Program, our multidisciplinary approach provides postdoctoral trainees with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in research and make a significant impact on public health.
Applications are now open until September 1, 2025. Don't miss this opportunity to join a program that fosters innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence.
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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! Applications open August 1, 2025.
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WashU Coursework to Unlock Career Opportunities |
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The Master of Science programs in Applied Health Behavior Research (AHBR), Biostatistics, Biomedical Informatics (BMI), and Clinical Investigation (MSCI) are your gateway to unlocking incredible career opportunities.
These programs provide powerful tools to help you elevate your professional skills, enhance job fulfillment, and achieve career goals in groundbreaking research. By gaining advanced skills and knowledge through our programs, you can contribute even more effectively to WashU research initiatives.
Learn more about the courses these programs offer to non-degree seeking individuals, and enroll for the fall!
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Coming Soon: New Graduate Programs in Biomedical Data Science & AI |
Coming Fall 2026: The Institute for Informatics, Data Science, and Biostatistics (I2DB) is excited to announce the upcoming launch of two new programs: a Master of Science and a Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Data Science and AI.
Designed to meet the growing demand for experts at the intersection of data, technology, and healthcare, these programs offer interdisciplinary coursework, hands-on research, and flexible scheduling. With options tailored to both recent graduates and working professionals, the MS and certificate programs will prepare students to lead in the evolving landscape of biomedical data science and AI.
Stay tuned for more details and how you can help us spread the word!
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CRTC Program Director and Alumni Recognized for Exceptional Ambulatory Care |
The Department of Medicine recently announced their top scoring providers for the 2024-2025 Ambulatory Patient Experience. We’re proud to share that our K12 Oncology Director, Ramaswamy Govindan, MD, and numerous CRTC alumni were recognized for this achievement.
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Join us in celebrating KL2 alum Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, for being selected as one of five William T. Grant Scholars for the Class of 2030. As an Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, Harris researches the impact of chronic conditions on students’ academic achievement. This award will support a school-based chronic disease management platform to see how it improves their health and education outcomes. Read more.
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Congratulations to KL2 alum Max Peterson, MD, PhD, who was recently awarded the 2025 Career Development Award from the American Heart Association. As an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research, this award will support his research examining ketogenic diets and the impact it has on lipid metabolism. Read more.
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We're thrilled to share that K12 NIDA scholar Megan Curtis, MD, was recently recognized for her study on Hepatitis C care, which identified gaps in access for at-risk populations. With the increasing prevalence of the disease, her work highlights the need to develop effective treatment plans, which could eradicate Hepatitis C within a generation. Read more.
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We applaud KL2 alum William H. McCoy IV, MD, PhD, for his recent publication in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. This Assistant Professor is leading efforts in his lab to further understand how microbes have evolved as well as introducing new methods for detecting infections. Read more.
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Congratulations to KL2 alum Aaloke Mody, MD, who was recently promoted to tenured Associate Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases. Mody’s extensive training in HIV, infectious diseases, implementation science, and epidemiologic methods will continue to support him in this new role.
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High-Impact Productivity into the Knowledge Economy |
August 13, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Seminar Room A, EPNEC
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| High-Impact Productivity into the Knowledge Economy |
As part of the Office of Faculty Development’s efforts to promote the professional growth of faculty members, they provide a monthly Faculty Development Seminar Series. For August, join Peter Boumgarden, PhD for a discussion on “High-Impact Productivity into the Knowledge Economy.” Reserve your spot!
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Errors and Misconduct in Biomedical Research |
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Errors and Misconduct in Biomedical Research |
The Clinical Research Training Center is kicking off our 2025-2026 Career Development Seminar Series on August 26!
Join us for a talk with renowned image forensics expert Elisabeth Bik, PhD, as she discusses common types of inappropriately duplicated images, how to report potential misconduct, and the growing issue of scientific 'paper mills.'
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August 26, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
EPNEC Auditorium, EPNEC
Zoom option available
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Find Your Next RCR Training Session |
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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. The course calendar for 2025-2026 is now available!
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Join Alison Antes, PhD for “SMART Strategies for Professional Decision Making in Research.”
August 28, 2025 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm
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Washu Medicine Clinical Research Training Center |
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St. Louis, MO 63110
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