The primary goal of the TRANSFORM programs (TRaining And Nurturing Scientists FOr Research that is Multidisciplinary) is to recruit, train, support and nurture the next generation of clinical and translational (C/T) investigators in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team-oriented environments. The training and career development activities that comprise TRANSFORM will produce C/T scientists familiar with interdisciplinary team structures, comfortable with leadership roles, trained to integrate research from other disciplines and methodologies and, finally, prepared to direct the next generation of multi- and interdisciplinary research. These activities fall into four major categories:
K12 |
T32 |
MS/POR |
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- K12 the Mentored Career Development Award for Clinical/Translational Investigators, open to Assistant Professors (clinical- or tenure-track). Applications for 2010 are available and can be accessed HERE.
- T32 The Clinical/Translational Certificate Program for pre-doctoral (PhD or DrPH) students. Applications for 2009 - 2010 are not yet available.
- MS/POR The Master of Science training program in Patient Oriented Research methodologies for post-doctoral fellows and junior faculty. Applications due January 5, 2009.
- Short-term Training Short-term training opportunities, lecture series and career development initiatives in clinical and translational science.
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TRANSFORM Co-Directors
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Melissa D. Begg, ScD |
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Karina W. Davidson, PhD |
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Mentored Career Development Program
This program combines didactic training, significant mentoring, exposure to interdisciplinary research and on-going evaluation to prepare young investigators for careers in clinical and translational research.
- 2 years of support (with a possibility of extension) including 75% of salary and funds to put towards travel, supplies and tuition
- Applicants must have a professorial appointment at the time of the award (tenure- or clinical-track)
- Applicants must be able to devote a minimum of 2 years towards the K12 training program
- Two-part application process begins January 5th for July 1st award date
T32
Clinical or Translational
Education Certificate Program
- 1-year program including courses and an individually-designed practicum
- Open to 2nd year or higher students enrolled full-time in a Clinical or a Translational doctoral program at Columbia
- Up to five awards per year providing a stipend and funds to put towards tuition, travel and health fees
- Recipients may not accept funding from another NIH source while in the T32 program
- Applications due February 15th for the following July 1st award start date
MS/POR
Master of Science
Patient Oriented Research
A broadly based didactic program offering training in the fundamentals of interdisciplinary clinical and translational research to fellows and junior faculty.
- 2-year, 30-credit program
- Open to MD, DDS, DMD, DO, DC, ND or DNSc holders, and PhDs involved in clinical research
- Applicants must be able to commit to 2 years of study
- Full scholarships offered each year to most highly qualified applicants
- Applications due January 5th to begin study the following July 1st award date
Short-term Training
Educational and General
Interest Seminars
In support of the TRANSFORM goal of encouraging the next generation of clinical and translational investigators, the CTSA sponsors a variety of several educational and general interest seminars. These activities fall into the following categories:
- Multidisciplinary Seminar Series
- Irving Institute Clinical Research Seminar Series (offered every other year)
- RASCAL Basics
- K to R Course
- Introduction to Interdisciplinary Research Seminar (School of Nursing)
- Other Educational Opportunities
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