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16 Apr Introducing the 2024 Cohort of ITHS KL2 Scholars

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The Institute of Translational Health Sciences is pleased to announce the 2024 cohort of scholars for the ITHS KL2 Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Career Development Program. Benjamin Lidgard, Kristian Jones, Michelle Guignet, and Jonathan An are early career investigators who will be provided with research time,...

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08 Apr ITHS Pilot Program Welcomes New Co-Directors

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The ITHS Pilot program is happy to officially welcome Teddy Johnson as the new co-director of the Pilot Program. He is not new to the team, as he’s been an advisor to the program for several years, specializing in commercial development. Also joining the team...

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29 Mar RADIANT: Enhancing Diversity in Cancer Clinical Trials

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ITHS, in collaboration with the Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment CARE Fund, is proud to announce the RADIANT program. This initiative addresses a critical area of need in oncology research: the lack of diversity among participants of cancer clinical trials. Purpose Cancer affects people from all walks...

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20 Mar UW SPH: How to Build Equitable Partnerships Between Researchers and Communities

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Written by Kate Stringer via the UW SPH Blog *** Communities and academic researchers must collaborate to improve health equity, but finding each other and aligning goals can be challenging. Researchers at the University of Washington School of Public Health (SPH) and the Institute of Translational Health Sciences...

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15 Mar Demystify the Start-Up Process with the Translational Science Entrepreneurship Program

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Making the jump from research to the real-world can be daunting – but not if you have the right tools & training. Enter the Translational Science Entrepreneurship Program (TSEP), a new entrepreneurship-focused training program designed to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and real-world application....

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06 Mar ITHS Profile: KL2 Career Development Program

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The ITHS interview series is meant to shine a deserving spotlight on individuals who are doing critical work across the vast spectrum of translational science. In this case, we are shining the light on our brilliant KL2 Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Career Development program, as...

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28 Feb Welcoming incoming Principal Investigator Dr. John Amory

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Dear Colleagues, I hope this message finds you all in good spirits. For those who may not know me yet, I am John Amory, and it has been my privilege to be a part of the ITHS community for the past 13 years. As I step...

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27 Feb Leadership change for the Institute of Translational Health Sciences 

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Dr. Mary “Nora” Disis, MD, principal investigator for the Institute of Translational Health Sciences (ITHS) will depart from this position, effective March 1, 2024. She will remain active in several other roles, including as Director of the UW Medicine Cancer Vaccine Institute, where she is...

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22 Feb ITHS Interview: What’s next for Dr. Nora Disis

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Dr. Mary “Nora” Disis, famed translational researcher and pioneer in vaccine science, is stepping down from her position as Principal Investigator at the Institute of Translational Health Sciences. Stepping into the role is John K. Amory, MD, MPH, MSc, Professor of Medicine and Section Head...

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19 Feb A Message of Gratitude and Best Wishes for the Future

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Dear colleagues and friends at the Institute of Translational Health Sciences, As I change my role within this remarkable institute that has been my professional home for more than a decade, I am filled with gratitude and pride for the incredible journey we have shared together....

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