Education

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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

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.

Stephen Kimmel

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

Yulia A Levites Strekalova

Assistant Professor and Director
Department: HP-HEALTH SERVICES ADMIN
Linda B Cottler

Linda B Cottler PhD, MPH, FACE

Professor Of Epidemiology
Department: Department of Epidemiology
Roger B Fillingim

Roger B Fillingim PhD

Associate Dean Of Planning And Institutional Effectiveness, Distinguished Professor, Director Of PRICE
Department: DN-COMMUNITY DENTISTRY
Christiaan Leeuwenburgh

Christiaan Leeuwenburgh PhD

Professor
Department: Department of Physiology and Aging
Wayne T McCormack

Wayne T McCormack

DIST TEACHING SCHOLAR & PROFESSOR
Department: MD-PATHOLOGY
Faheem W Guirgis

Faheem W Guirgis MD, FACEP

Vice Chair of Research; Professor; Co-Director, CTSI KL2 Program
Department: Department of Emergency Medicine
Kristianna M Fredenburg

Kristianna M Fredenburg MD, PhD

Ast Prof
Department: MD-PATHOLOGY-GENERAL
Ronald I Shorr

Ronald I Shorr

Director, Geriatric Research Education & Clinical Center, Malcom Randall VAMC, Research Professor, Department of Epidemiology, University of Florida
Department: Department of Epidemiology
Patricia M Xirau-Probert

Patricia M Xirau-Probert PhD

Associate Dean For Student Affairs And Involvement, Clinical Associate Professor
Department: DN-STUDENT AFFAIRS

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.

Where to enter CG72