College of Medicine and Life Sciences

About the Jacobson Center for Clinical and Translational Research (JCCTR) 

Mission Statement

The Jacobson Center for Clinical and Translational Research supports and trains physicians, scientists, study teams, and learners (fellows, residents, students) to conduct impactful clinical and translational research and to build high performing, patient-centered, clinical and translational research teams that advance health in northwest Ohio and beyond.

Core Values

We prioritize professionalism, mentorship, open communication, and shared problem-solving to build confident, high-functioning research teams.

Professionalism Excellence – We uphold high standards of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct in all aspects of clinical and translational research. We model professionalism in our interactions, decision making, and commitment to advancing patient-centered science.

Purpose Driven Innovation for Community Health – We purse impactful, rigorous research that improves health outcomes in Northwest Ohio and beyond. We empower teams to translate discovery into meaningful solutions that serve patients, families, and our community.