research excellence through education
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.
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.
Department:
HP-HEALTH SERVICES ADMIN
Yulia A Levites Strekalova
Associate Professor and Director
Email:
yulias@ufl.edu
Department:
Department of Epidemiology
Linda B Cottler PhD, MPH, FACE
Professor of Epidemiology
Email:
lbcottler@ufl.edu
Department:
DN-COMMUNITY DENTISTRY
Roger B Fillingim PhD
Associate Dean of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, Distinguished Professor, Director of PRICE
Email:
rfilling@ufl.edu
Department:
MD-GERIATRICS
Christiaan Leeuwenburgh PhD
Professor
Email:
cleeuwen@ufl.edu
Department:
MD-PATHOLOGY
Wayne T McCormack
DISTINGUISHED TEACHING SCHOLAR & PROFESSOR
Email:
mccormac@ufl.edu
Department:
Department of Emergency Medicine
Faheem W Guirgis MD, FACEP
Clinical Professor & Vice Chair of Research; Co-Director, CTSI KL2 Program
Email:
fguirgis@ufl.edu
Department:
MD-PATHOLOGY-GENERAL
Kristianna M Fredenburg MD, PhD
Ast Prof
Department:
Department of Epidemiology
Ronald I Shorr
Staff Physician, Geriatric Research Education & Clinical Center, Malcom Randall VAMC, Research Professor, Department of Epidemiology, University of Florida
Email:
rshorr@ufl.edu
Department:
DN-STUDENT AFFAIRS
Patricia M Xirau-Probert PhD
Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Involvement, Clinical Associate Professor
Email:
pprobert@dental.ufl.eduLocation
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.
