Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio
MISSION: The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio aspires to be a catalyst for high quality clinical and translational science and transformative research to positively impact the health of those in Northern Ohio and beyond.
The University of Toledo is proudly a partner institution of the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio (CTSC) that consists of Case, CCF, Metro Health, University Hospital, and NEOMED.
Case Western Reserve University is the recipient of the Clinical and Translational Science Award. This award is from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) – part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). There are over 60 CTSAs working across the country and of these more than 60, there are three in Ohio: at Case Western Reserve University, The Ohio State University, and the University of Cincinnati.
The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) of Northern Ohio offers valuable resources and funding to both faculty and students across partner institutions, including the University of Toledo.
CHECK OUT THE CTSC NEWSLETTER!
Faculty: Become a CTSC Member
We encourage all faculty to become members of the CTSC (membership is free!). Opportunities:
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Funding & Pilot Programs – student-specific, CTSC-specific, research vouchers and acceleration awards
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Research Collaborations – multi-center clinical trials
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Education & Training – workforce development, mentorship, and leadership training.
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Community Partnerships – community-driven research to enhance health equity.
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Health Informatics & Data Science – biostatistics, informatics, and EHR-driven research opportunities.
These resources are designed to enhance translational research efforts and improve health outcomes across our region.
Students: Apply for Research Funding by May 15
Medical and graduate students are also eligible to apply for CTSC funding to support their research projects. Students must work with a faculty mentor who holds an appointment at a CTSC partner institution.
The CTSC has funding opportunities and support available for your research projects:
- Research vouchers for up to $7,500 - Please check the CTSC website for voucher eligibility requirements.
- Regulatory and Compliance Support
- Research Education & Training
- Clinical Research Recruitment Support
- Grant Proposal Development … and more!
Eligibility:
- Become a CTSC member (no cost!)
- Must have a research idea or current research project approved
- Must have a faculty mentor in good standing with an appointment at a CTSC partner institution: CWRU, University Hospitals, Cleveland Clinic, VA Northern Ohio Healthcare System, MetroHealth, University of Toledo, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
- Have a list of services and funding needed.
Proposals must be reviewed by Diane McCarthy before submission to the CTSC. The deadline for proposal submission is Wednesday, May 15.
Upcoming Events
EVERY THURSDAY, 11:00AM – 12:00PM
CTSC Event: Scientific Writing Open Office Hours
Weekly on Thursday
JOIN OFFICE HOURS
Are you writing a grant resubmission?
Would you like help with clarity, precision, and logical flow?
Are you currently writing a manuscript?
Are you a trainee writing your first large grant?
Join the CTSC Scientific Editor, Roberto Alers-Velazquez, Ph.D. every Thursday from 11:00AM-12:00PM, EST. Roberto specializes in NIH grant development, medical writing, and scientific editing
for translational research and clinical trials. He has expertise in helping physician-scientists
communicate clinical impact with clarity and precision.
TUESDAYS IN JULYL AND AUGUST (see dates and times below)
CTSC Partner Event: UH CRC Resident & Fellow Research Training
This 1-hour session is designed to provide important information and resources to help residents and fellows navigate the research process at UH including:
- The IRB submission process – presented by a member of the IRB Administration Office
- Required training/certifications and how to complete
- Research process overview including Clinical Research Center operations
- Complimentary resources and services (from both UH CRC and CWRU CTSC) such as…
- Biostatistical services
- TriNetX
- REDCap
- UH Core Library
- CTSC pilot funding and research support resources
- And much more!
Dates and Times (register for one date):
- Tuesday July 8, 2025, from 11:00AM-12:00PM
- Monday July 28, 2025, from 5:30PM-6:30PM
- Tuesday August 12, 2025, from 11:00AM-12:00PM
- Wednesday August 27, 2025, from 5:30PM-6:30PM
TUESDAY, JULY 8; 11:00AM – 12:00PM
CTSC Spotlight Series: Propensity Score Matching in Observational Clinical Research
Registration Link **Note: This link allows you to register for any/all of our Spotlight Series Events.
Speaker: Jennifer Murphy, University Hospitals
You can see more events & registration links here: CTSC Links
The Team
Lead Institution:
- Case Western Reserve University: Grace McComsey, M.D. - PI
Partners:
- Cleveland Clinic
- University Hospitals
- MetroHealth
- Cleveland VA Medical Center
- Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
- The University of Toledo
University of Toledo Faculty:
- Christopher Cooper, M.D. – Site Lead; Community & Stakeholder Engagement
- Scott Pappada, Ph.D. – Workforce Development; Health Informatics
- Zahoor Shah, Ph.D. – Workforce Development
For more information, please visit the CTSC of Northern Ohio website.