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Strengthen your implementation science skills at the March 13 Implementation Science Seminar! Dr. Ford will break down key strategies—facilitation, coaching, mentoring, and champions—and how they work, with examples from national UW initiatives like NIATx. 🔗 ictr.wisc.edu/event/implem...

The application deadline is quickly approaching for these two opportunities. Predoctoral applications are due March 13 and postdoctoral applications are due April 1.

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Wisconsin researchers at UW–Madison and Marshfield Clinic Research Institute have developed a faster test for diagnosing blastomycosis, a serious fungal infection. This breakthrough could greatly improve care across rural Wisconsin, a global hotspot for the disease. 🔗 ictr.wisc.edu/news/wiscons...

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Tune in tomorrow, Feb. 13, at noon (CT) for the next Implementation Science Seminar. Drs. Salloum and Quanbeck will lead a thoughtful discussion on costing strategies in implementation research, including potential benefits and downsides.

👉 Register to attend: ictr.wisc.edu/event/implem...

The deadline for submitting Letters of Intent for the LHS Demonstration Project is quickly approaching. Follow the link above to learn more!

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Explore ICTR’s upcoming virtual events and training opportunities — including sessions on implementation science, AI in research operations, study design, and more. All events are free and open to everyone!

📅Check out the full calendar: ictr.wisc.edu/events/

Virtual open house | Professional Degrees and Certificates Learn more about UW-Madison graduate programs at our virtual open house.

Explore ICTR graduate degrees & certificates! We offer MS & PhD in Clinical Investigation, MS in Clinical & Health Informatics, and certificates in clinical research, implementation science, and clinical & health informatics. go.wisc.edu/pk81j4

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Anna Beck, MD, has joined the 2025–27 Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) Program cohort. She joins the three scholars previously announced in Nov. 2025, further strengthening this group of emerging leaders in women’s health research. ictr.wisc.edu/news/fourth-...

Join the LHS/CTSA Partnership Community of Practice on Feb. 4 to learn more about how LHS projects are funded!

📣 In this week's PCT Grand Rounds, @majeans2011.bsky.social and Mary Ryan Baumann of @uwmadison.bsky.social will present "A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial of Ambient Artificial Intelligence to Improve Health Practitioner Well-Being." Join us!

🔗 duke.is/pctnews20260...

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Apps. are open for the TL1 Training Program! This program supports pre- and postdoctoral trainees from varied backgrounds with research interest in translational and clinical sciences. Gain interdisciplinary training, mentorship, and career-building opportunities. ictr.wisc.edu/program/tl1-...

Learn more about the Learning Health System Demonstration Project and how it supports innovative, data-driven clinical research. ictr.wisc.edu/funding/lear...

Explore the two available Pilot Awards to see which opportunity fits your research goals. ictr.wisc.edu/news/ictr-in...

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ICTR currently has three funding opportunities open, and deadlines are coming up fast. ictr.wisc.edu/funding/

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How are Learning Health System projects funded? Join the LHS/CTSA Partnerships Community of Practice on Feb. 4, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT for an interactive panel featuring leaders and funder partners at Boston University and Vanderbilt.

👉Learn more and register: ictr.wisc.edu/event/fundin...

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The next Clinical Trials Community of Practice is Jan. 21. from 12-1 p.m. Join Ali Moellner and Theresa Lins, ICTR multi-site project managers, as they explore key strategies for planning and managing multi-site clinical trials. 👉Register to attend: ictr.wisc.edu/event/clinic...

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Joanne Yee is helping Veterans with swallowing challenges at the Madison VA—while earning a PhD at UW–Madison. Her secret? Support networks like ICTR’s ADEPT Program, which provide mentorship, writing tools, and community for nontraditional scholars.

👉Read more: ictr.wisc.edu/news/the-rol...

The deadline to apply has been extended by Jan. 13, 2026!

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Tune into the next Implementation Science Seminar on Jan. 9. presenters will dive into the benefits and potential of audit and feedback, examining its theoretical foundations, evidence-based applications, practical implementation, and directions for future research. ictr.wisc.edu/event/implem...

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Big year for the ICTR Learning Health System team! They recently published the results from a groundbreaking randomized controlled trial in NEJM AI showing how Ambient AI can streamline clinical documentation and improve clinician workflow and well-being. Read more: ictr.wisc.edu/news/ictrs-l...

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The Recruitment & Retention Resource Center recently wrapped up its workshop series titled "How we talk with research participants: The art of communication." If you missed a session or want a refresher, you can watch the recordings on the ICTR YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Apply by Jan. 4, 2026. ICTR is seeking an Implementation Scientist for its D&I Launchpad team. Contribute to program growth by providing consultations, leading training programs, and collaborating with researchers on a variety of established and newly funded projects. ictr.wisc.edu/careers/

Concept Proposal live Q&A: Join ICTR leaders Allan Brasier, Beth Burnside, and Christine Sorkness on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at 4:00 pm to learn more about the recent call for concept proposals.

👉 Submit your questions and register for this session: go.wisc.edu/736049

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11 trainees make up the latest cohort of the TL1 Training Awards Program. This NIH-funded program provides research support, career development opportunities, and training in team science and translational science to early-career researchers. Learn more: ictr.wisc.edu/news/ictr-an...

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Applications are open for two distinct funding mechanisms: the Advancing Translational Research & Science Pilot Award and the Translational Basic & Clinical Research Pilot Award.

Learn more about deadlines, eligibility, and how to apply on the ICTR website: ictr.wisc.edu/news/ictr-in...

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⏲️Reminder: Submit Letters of Intent by Feb 20 for the LHS Demonstration Project. More details, including eligibility, can be found on our website: ictr.wisc.edu/funding/lear...

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Apply by Feb. 1, 2026, for fall admission to ICTR’s Clinical Investigation Graduate Program (MS & PhD). Our program covers:

✅ Biostatistics
✅ Epidemiology
✅ Clinical study design
✅ Clinical trials conduct
✅ Ethical and responsible research practices

Learn more: ictr.wisc.edu/program/clin...

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10 interdisciplinary research teams received the Translational Basic and Clinical Research Pilot Award! This award supports projects focused on developing new clinical interventions, integrating translational research, or addressing current and emerging health crises. 🔗 go.wisc.edu/o2egey

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Congrats to #UWGrad Beverly Hutcherson for completing her Masters in Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology! Beverly is continuing her academic journey as an ICTR ADEPT Scholar, pursuing a PhD in Clinical Investigation.

Read more about her journey: www.obgyn.wisc.edu/ob-gyn-depar...

Graphic announcing the concept proposals are due Jan 15, 2026

ICTR is seeking concept proposals that tackle major challenges in moving health interventions from research to sustainable adoption in health systems or communities. This opportunity is part of ICTR's upcoming renewal for the Clinical and Translation Science Award from NIH. 🔗 go.wisc.edu/cklio7