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UF CTSI Translational Workforce Development

The CTSI Translational Workforce Development Program provides educational opportunities that facilitate the training of clinical and basic science investigators, clinical trialists, laboratory technicians, study coordinators and other related personnel required to establish and support multi- and interdisciplinary clinical and translational researchers and research teams.

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Translational Workforce Development

Our Translational Workforce Development (TWD) program is dedicated to cultivating a robust and diverse talent pool equipped to advance clinical and translational science. Through innovative educational offerings, comprehensive professional development opportunities, and targeted support resources, we empower the next generation of scientists, clinicians, and educators to transform research discoveries into tangible health improvements.

Programs

Explore our academic concentration and certificate programs in clinical and translational science, T32 training grant program, and MD-PhD program

Professional Development

We offer a variety of professional development opportunities, workshops, and seminars centered around clinical and translational science

Grant Writing Toolkits

Our toolkits offer information and templates to aid in the writing of NIH grant applications

Program Leadership

TWD leadership oversees all CTSI training programs and serves as the program’s primary decision-making body. The directorate meets monthly and is advised by the KL2, TL1 and TRACTS advisory committees.

director | translational workforce development program

Stephen Kimmel, M.D.

The Translational Workforce Development Program is led by Stephen Kimmel, M.D., Dean's Professor and Chair, Department of Epidemiology.

Yulia A Levites Strekalova

Assistant Professor and Director

Department: HP-HEALTH SERVICES ADMIN

Email: yulias@ufl.edu

Linda B Cottler PhD, MPH, FACE

Professor Of Epidemiology

Department: Department of Epidemiology

Email: lbcottler@ufl.edu

Roger B Fillingim PhD

Associate Dean Of Planning And Institutional Effectiveness, Distinguished Professor, Director Of PRICE

Department: DN-COMMUNITY DENTISTRY

Email: rfilling@ufl.edu

Christiaan Leeuwenburgh PhD

Professor

Department: Department of Physiology and Aging

Email: cleeuwen@ufl.edu

Wayne T McCormack

DIST TEACHING SCHOLAR & PROFESSOR

Department: MD-PATHOLOGY

Email: mccormac@ufl.edu

Faheem W Guirgis MD, FACEP

Vice Chair of Research; Professor; Co-Director, CTSI KL2 Program

Department: Department of Emergency Medicine

Email: fguirgis@ufl.edu

Kristianna M Fredenburg MD, PhD

Ast Prof

Department: MD-PATHOLOGY-GENERAL

Email: kfredenburg@pathology.ufl.edu

Ronald I Shorr

Director, Geriatric Research Education & Clinical Center, Malcom Randall VAMC, Research Professor, Department of Epidemiology, University of Florida

Department: Department of Epidemiology

Email: rshorr@ufl.edu

Patricia M Xirau-Probert PhD

Associate Dean For Student Affairs And Involvement, Clinical Associate Professor

Department: DN-STUDENT AFFAIRS

Email: pprobert@dental.ufl.edu

Location

UF Health Office of Biomedical Research Career Development

Communicore | CG-72

Offices for the CTSI Translational Workforce Development Program are housed in the UF Health Office of Biomedical Research Career Development in Room CG-72, which is located on the ground floor of the Communicore Building. Please enter CG-72 from outside the east side of the building, which faces the Academic Research Building.