About

Organization overview

About the UF CTSI

The University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) was founded in 2008 to speed the translation of scientific discoveries into improved health by strengthening the university’s ability to conduct clinical and translational research.

An exterior shot of the CTRB in midday

Mission

The mission of the UF CTSI is to improve human health by accelerating the translation of scientific discoveries and the implementation of evidence-based best practices for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure of human disease.

Clinical and Translational Research Building | Credit: UF Photography / Bernard Brzezinski

Principal Investigators

The UF CTSI is supported by multiple NIH grants, most notably a Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, and by significant institutional support from UF. As part of its second CTSA awarded in 2015, the UF CTSI expanded its collaboration with Florida State University as a partner in community-based research.


Leadership

The UF CTSI leadership is responsible for providing vision, fostering collaboration, setting goals, and ensuring effective communication within the organization. They also oversee governance, manage services, and represent UF CTSI in national meetings.

Duane A Mitchell
Department: MD-NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

Duane A Mitchell M.D., Ph.D.

Director – UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute; Assistant Vice President for Research – University of Florida; Associate Dean – UF College of Medicine
Phone: (352) 273-8880
Elizabeth A Shenkman
Department: MD-HOBI-GENERAL

Elizabeth A Shenkman Ph.D.

Department Chair and Professor
Phone: (352) 265-7220
E. Mendy Dunn
Department: MD-CTSI-LEADERSHIP

E. Mendy Dunn PhD, RN

Chief Operating Officer, CTSI
Phone: (352) 273-8700
John Evangelista
Department: MD-CTSI-LEADERSHIP

John Evangelista MBA, CPA, CFE

Associate Director of Finance, Controller
Phone: (352) 273-8963
Jennifer D Moses
Department: HA-HSC NEWS – COMMUNICATIONS

Jennifer D Moses PhD

Associate Director of Communications
Phone: (352) 294-5399

Staff

Sheila Austin
Department: MD-CTSI-SRVC CNTR-RKRS

Sheila Austin

Clinical Research Coord III
Phone: (352) 273-8702
April N Braxton
Department: MD-CTSI FISCAL AND ADMIN

April N Braxton

MGR, Research Administration
Phone: (352) 294-5880
Olivia L Haley
Department: MD-CTSI FISCAL AND ADMIN

Olivia L Haley

Fiscal Assistant II
Phone: (352) 273-8700
Corinne P Holman
Department: MD-CTSI-SRVC CNTR-RKRS

Corinne P Holman

CRD RSCH PRG 3
Phone: (352) 273-5133
Patricia A Johnson
Department: MD-CTSI FISCAL AND ADMIN

Patricia A Johnson

Administrative Support Assistant 1
Phone: (352) 273-8883
Joanna H Lowenstein
Department: MD-CTSI FISCAL AND ADMIN

Joanna H Lowenstein PHD

Assistant Director of Research Administration
Phone: (352) 273-8816
Laura McCraw
Department: MD-CTSI FISCAL AND ADMIN

Laura McCraw

Financials
Phone: (352) 273-8885
Johnny Nguyen
Department: MD-CTSI-TRANSL WORKFORCE DEVT

Johnny Nguyen

Phone: (352) 273-8700
Cynthia L Redic-Tillman
Department: MD-CTSI FISCAL AND ADMIN

Cynthia L Redic-Tillman

Financial Analyst II
Phone: (352) 273-8926
Christian A Rodriguez
Department: MD-CTSI-TRANSL WORKFORCE DEVT

Christian A Rodriguez

Academic Program Spec II
Phone: (352) 294-8335
Danielle Sevier
Department: MD-CTSI FISCAL AND ADMIN

Danielle Sevier AuD

Research Administration Professional
Phone: (352) 273-8887
Sandra N Smith
Department: MD-CTSI FISCAL AND ADMIN

Sandra N Smith

Assistant Director, Finance
Phone: (352) 273-5390
Jonny W White
Department: MD-PHD PROGRAM

Jonny W White

Fiscal Assistant III
Phone: (352) 294-5819
Paulette M White
Department: MD-CTSI FISCAL AND ADMIN

Paulette M White

Administrative Specialist II
Phone: (352) 273-8871

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