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Clinical and Translational Science

Clinical and translational science track, research focus.

across the translational spectrum from discovery to implementation

average amount of time to Ph.D. degree

Guaranteed 5-year internal fellowship

includes full tuition, stipend and benefits

Moving new biomedical discoveries into clinical use as new treatments and cures takes considerable time and resources. A translational scientist is at the forefront of this work, teaming with an integrated group of experts focused on taking knowledge gained through research and translating it for use in health care settings. This bench-to-bedside effort is essential to bridging the gap between basic science and patient care.

The Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) Track within the Ph.D. Program at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Science is built upon Mayo Clinic's extensive interdisciplinary research and medical environment. It prepares you to lead the biomedical research teams of the future that will rapidly translate discoveries to new treatments and change the paradigms of how we conduct biomedical research.

As a graduate of this program, you’ll be able to conduct research leading to meaningful scientific contributions. In addition, you’ll be prepared to change and improve how biomedical research is conceptualized and implemented.

The Clinical and Translational Science Track allows students to personalize their studies in three areas of emphasis:

• Population-based translational science
• Patient-based translational science
• Laboratory-based translational science

A great strength of the Mayo Clinic CTS track is its focus on providing mentored research experiences for each student. The pre-eminent physicians, scientists, and educators who comprise the faculty at Mayo Clinic are available as mentors or co-mentors for students in the track.

All doctoral students in the CTS track have a common core curriculum.  Depending on your area of concentration (laboratory-, patient- or population-based translational science), you’ll select your advanced courses from either track courses or graduate school courses in the basic science disciplines.

• Core required courses  
• Track required courses  
• Introduction to research projects and methodologies used in the laboratories of clinical/translational investigators
• Completion of three research experiences or laboratory rotations, each lasting eight weeks
• Selection of laboratory for thesis research
• Advanced elective courses (areas of interest)
• Research gathering preliminary data for a thesis research project
• Preparation of a thesis proposal in the format of a grant application
• Selection of faculty for the oral qualifying exam committee, followed by defense of the research proposal in the oral exam (to be completed before the end of the fall quarter)
• Written Comprehensive Examination
• Oral Qualifying Examination (presentation of thesis proposal)
• Ongoing workshops/seminars/journal clubs
• Completion of thesis research and any remaining course requirements
• Selection of your Graduate School Thesis Advisory Committee that will evaluate the proposed direction, specific aims, and experimental strategies of your project, as well as meet with you at least twice a year to discuss your research progress
• Works-in-progress presentation of research project
• Final Oral Examination (thesis defense)

I chose the Clinical and Translational Science Track because of the flexibility of the program. Much of your coursework can be whichever topic helps you most for your research, and there are very few restrictions on the principal investigators you can work under. Also, because Mayo provides access to such unique patient populations, I’m able to use a lot of techniques that I wouldn’t be able to at a university or institution.

Kevin Kelly Ph.D. student, Clinical and Translational Science Track

One thing that attracted me to the CTS Track is how supported I felt as a student and the opportunities we have to learn and grow. We’re encouraged to explore career options other than the traditional academic route. I’m interested in translational science, and there have been numerous examples in which discoveries happened at the bench and ended up as clinical trials here at Mayo.

Alaa Koleilat, Ph.D. 2020 graduate of the Ph.D. Program, Clinical and Translational Science Track

Mayo Clinic draws students and patients from all over the world, which creates a unique educational environment. It also emphasize patient needs, which shapes the way that students learn and interact with other professionals. The small class size and primary focus on biomedical sciences contributes to the welcoming, energetic and collaborative environment. The leaders of all the programs I am associated with are clearly invested in my success.

Josiane Joseph M.D.-Ph.D. student, Clinical and Translational Science Track

• "BLOOM: Beta-lactam Optimization and Outcomes Management," Erin Barreto (Mentor: Andrew Rule, M.D.)
• "Differentiating types of dementia using extracellular vesicles," Maria Esperanza Bregendahl (Mentor: Pam J. McLean, Ph.D.)
• "Investigating Sulfatase 2 effects on the tumor microenvironment in hepatobiliary cancers," Tayla Brooks (Mentor: Lewis. R. Roberts, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D.)
• "Defining racial differences in hedgehog-associated breast cancer risk biomarkers in normal breast biopsies," Jennifer Cabezas (Mentor: Derek Radisky, Ph.D.)
• "Cytokine Mediated Death and Survival in Multiple Myelom," Allison (Allie) Carr (Mentor: Adrian T. Ting, Ph.D.)
• "Peripheral multi-omics biomarkers of Alzheimer’s and related phenotypes," Xuan Chen (Mentor: Nilufer Taner, M.D., Ph.D.)
• "Pulmonary Hypertension Secondary to Left Heart Diseases," Ahmed Fayyaz (Mentor: Margaret M. Redfield, M.D.)
• "Using focused ultrasound (FUS) to enhance the delivery of intravenous umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UCMSC) in chronic spinal cord injured rats," Abdul Karim (AK) Ghaith (Mentors: Mohamad Bydon M.D., and Anthony J. Windebank M.D.)
• "The Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Systemic Stress Response in Zebrafish," Robin Heider (Mentor: Karl J. Clark, Ph.D.)
• "Utilizing long-read sequencing to unravel the clinical heterogeneity in motor neuron diseases and undiagnosed genetic disorders," Angita (AJ) Jain (Mentor: Marka M. Van Blitterswijk, M.D., Ph.D.)
• "Unraveling the Immunological Basis of Lobular Involution Stagnation in Breast Cancer Development," Jaida Lue (Mentor: Derek Radisky, Ph.D.)
• "Artificial intelligence derived voice biomarkers for the detection and management of cardiovascular disease," Jaskanwal Deep (Jas) Sara (Mentor: Amir Lerman, M.D.)
• "Characterization of Mitochondrial DNA variations, heteroplasmic levels, and deletion frequency in Pacbio’s continuous long reads," Ngan Tran (Mentor: Owen Ross, Ph.D.
• "Unrefined: Hepatocellular carcinoma and hepatitis burden and potential interventions in x population," Caitlin VanLith (Mentor: Lewis. R. Roberts, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D.)
• "Data Independent Acquisition of Small Molecule Signatures to Characterize Inborn Errors of Metabolism," Rachel Wurth (Mentor: Devin Oglesbee, Ph.D.)
• "Developing Strategies to address health disparities for first generation regenerative medicine treatments," Mohamed (Mo) Addani (Mentor: Zubin Master, Ph.D.)
• "Utility of Methylated DNA Markers for the Diagnosis of Malignant Pancreatic Biliary Strictures," Matthew Cooley (Mentor: Lewis. R. Roberts, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D.)
• "Electrical stimulation of hippocampus and amygdala modulates human ventral temporal cortex in distinct ways," Harvey Huang (Mentor: Dora Hermes, Miller Ph.D.)
• "Senolytics and antifibrotic treatment for chronic spinal cord injury," Vagisha Kulsreshtha (Mentors: James Kirkland M.D., Ph.D., and Isobel A. Scarisbrick Ph.D.)
• "HDAC1/OLIG2/STAT5 transcriptional complex facilitates GSC-mediated invasion and tumorigenesis," Auna’y Miller (Mentor: Nhan L. Tran, Ph.D.)
• "Transcriptional adaptation as a possible mechanism underlying amyotrophic lateral sclerosis," Adriana (Adri) Morales Gomez (Mentor: Nathan Staff M.D., Ph.D.)
• "Single Cell Landscape of Infiltrating Immune Cells in Cholangiocarcinoma," Hannah Stumpf (Mentor: Sumera I. Ilyas, M.B.B.S.)
• "Developing a Value-Based Hybrid Care Model for Stroke Patients," Stephanie Zawada (Mentor: Bart M. Demaerschalk, M.D.)
• “Improving Facial Paralysis Surgical Outcomes: Targeting Facial Nerve Regeneration,” Marissa Suchyta (Mentor: Samir Mardini, M.D.)
• “Regenerative Capabilities of Extracellular Vesicles in Myocarditis,” Danielle Beetler (Mentor: DeLisa Fairweather, Ph.D.)
• “Machine Learning-Aided Biomarker Discovery and Precision Genomics for Gallbladder Cancer,” Linsey Jackson (Mentor: Lewis R. Roberts, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D.)
• “Pathway Discovery in Neurodegenerative Diseases by Integration of Multi-omics Data,” Yuhao (Harry) Min (Mentor: Nilufer Taner, M.D., Ph.D.)
• “Investigating Uterine Fibroids in Women of Color: A Translational Approach,” Minerva Orellana (Mentors: Felicity T. Enders, Ph.D. and Elizabeth (Ebbie) A. Stewart, M.D.)
• “Natural Language Processing Aided Discovery of Adverse Symptoms during Fertility Procedures,” Karen DSouza (Mentor: Megan A. Allyse, Ph.D.)
• “Understanding and Promoting Student Wellbeing Through Social-Emotional Behavioral Programming,” Catherine Knier (Mentor: Dr. Anthony J. Windebank, M.D, and Christopher K. Pierret, Ph.D.)
• “Reducing the Burden of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Among Migrant Populations: Improving Prevention and Outcomes Through Disease Modeling,” Kenneth Valles (Mentor: Lewis R. Roberts, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D.)
• “Living Systematic Reviews and Guideline Updates in Areas with Rapidly Evolving Evidence,” Irbaz Bin Riaz (Mentor: M. Hassan Murad, M.D.)
• “Sex Differences in Mitochondria During Acute cvb3 Myocarditis,” Damian Di Florio (Mentor: DeLisa Fairweather, Ph.D.)
• “The Role of Convection-Enhanced Delivery for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma,” Erica Power (Mentor: David J. Daniels, M.D., Ph.D)
• “Subcutaneous Combination Biodevice for the Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes,” Ethan Law (Mentor: Quinn P. Peterson, Ph.D.)
• “Technologies to Enable Closed-loop Neurochemical Control in Deep Brain Stimulation,” Aaron Rusheen (Mentor: Kendall H. Lee, M.D., Ph.D.)
• “Functional Validation in Unsolved Rare Disease Patients as a Method of Providing and Clarifying Diagnosis,” Brad Bowles (Mentor: Karl J. Clark, Ph.D. and Eric W. Klee, Ph.D.)
• “The Role of Glypican-3 Isoforms in the Development of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cells for Liver Cancer Therapy,” Aarti Koluri (Mentor: Lewis R. Roberts, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D.)
• “Clinical Implementation of Tobacco Cessation Treatment among Cancer Patients,” Josh Ohde, Ph.D. (Mentor: David O. Warner, M.D.)
• “Metabolic Abnormalities Associated with Disease Alter Progenitor Cell Function and Precede Tissue Deterioration,” Josiane Joseph (Mentor: Jason D. Doles, Ph.D.)
• “Breast Cancer Mode of Detection Varies by Breast Density and Stage at Diagnosis in Population Based Cohort,” Susanna Basappa (Mentor: Lila J. Rutten, Ph.D.)

Your future

Many graduates of the Clinical and Translational Science Track choose to pursue postdoctoral training regardless of whether they intend to pursue careers in academia or industry. Other students choose to enter advanced training programs, such as genetics fellowships.

Meet the directors

Clinical and translational science is a rapidly developing area of science. Advances in technology and the way we approach and treat diseases or other conditions have set the stage for improved human health.

Our program combines the clinical and scientific resources of Mayo Clinic, where you’ll graduate with an understanding of how research is translated to health care, and ready to carry out research that accelerates medical discoveries into better health.

Felicity Enders, Ph.D.

Clinical and Translational Science Track Director Professor of Biostatistics Phone: 507-538-4970 Email:  [email protected] View research interests

Marina Walther-Antonio, Ph.D.

Clinical and Translational Science Track Associate Director Assistant Professor of Surgery Phone: 507-293-7070 Email:  [email protected]   View research interests

Anthony Windebank, M.D.

Clinical and Translational Science Track TL1 Principal Investigator Professor of Neurology Phone: 507-284-4716 Email: [email protected]   View research interests

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EUCLID, an intergovernmental  treaty-based institution with a university mandate, offers to select students from the general public an online PhD in translational research and medicine with a focus on clinical research and academic (faculty) careers. Its vision is to bring to a wider and Global South audience the world-class best practices taught and experienced at our two institutions of reference: Stanford and Cedars-Sinai .

It is, to date, the only PhD program in this field offered by an international intergovernmental organization. It is closely related to EUCLID's similar program which is a PhD in Academic and Research Medicine.

Its purpose is to prepare highly qualified academic and research medicine professionals able to serve in civil service, international organizations , health care institutions, universities, as well as non-governmental organizations globally.

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Important note: this is not a medical practice program and does not result in students obtaining an MD, DO, MBBS or other credentials associated with the practice of medicine. Either incoming students already have such credentials, or come from nursing, pharmacy or public health and seek to advance to academic teaching and research without the intention to practice clinical and licensed medicine. MD/PhD programs do exist (notably in the United States), but this program is not an MD/PhD program.

Translational, theoretical and research medicine are unique areas of expertise that should not be confused with the traditional-clinical practice of medicine.

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This unique PhD program focuses on the  practical and policy aspects of academic and research rather than the advancement of purely theoretical knowledge.

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PhD in Translational Health Sciences

The Future of Health Care Requires Translating Knowledge to Improve Heath

“I believe it is essential that we refresh and reinvigorate our national science and technology strategy … so that our children and grandchildren may inhabit a healthier, safer, more just, peaceful, and prosperous world. This effort will require us to bring together our brightest minds across academia, medicine, industry, and government—breaking down the barriers that too often limit our vision and our progress, and prioritizing the needs, interests, fears, and aspirations of the American people.”

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Translational Health Sciences Researcher

Generate translational knowledge to understand and optimize scientific, social, political, professional, and organizational processes shaping evidence implementation.

Health Care Practice Leader

Apply evidence from clinical and translational research to everyday practice.

  Human Pathophysiology and Translational Medicine (HPTM) PhD Program

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The Human Pathophysiology and Translational Medicine (HPTM) PhD program at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is a graduate  program housed at the Institute for Translational Sciences (ITS). The program is designed to train highly skilled biomedical translational researchers who possess an integrated understanding of the mechanistic pathophysiology of human diseases, and the methodological and teamwork skills necessary to translate basic scientific knowledge into improvements in health care. These objectives are achieved by engaging HPTM students in an innovative educational curriculum driven by the development and evaluation of defined competencies. The pedagogic methodology of the program involves students in experiences and situations that are those of the professional practice of translational scientists, while promoting the development of skills necessary for autonomous learning. Mentoring is provided by members of the research organizational units of the ITS Multidisciplinary Translational Teams (MTTs) , which are composed of basic science and clinical faculty.

In the HPTM Program, students will:

• Learn about human disease in collaboration with medical students in selected medical school courses.
• Work in small groups that foster creative problem solving and team-building as part of a rigorous education in human physiology and pathology.
• Observe patients with diseases in your area of research interest through a clinical encounters program.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary translational team for laboratory rotations and dissertation research, co-mentored by basic scientist and clinical faculty.
• Develop skills needed for autonomous, life-long learning.
• Focus on developing practical skills for a successful translational science career.
• Obtain qualities needed to become a leader in the expanding field of translational research.

Students selected for graduate assistantships receive a salary of $35,360 plus paid tuition and fees and health insurance coverage. Graduate assistantships are only available to US citizens and permanent residents (green card holders). Dental insurance is also available for a small charge. For more information, please view the  Student Handbook  or  contact the HPTM program director .

Application and Admission

Interested students should complete the UTMB Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS)  application , through the BioMedCAS application system, and select HPTM as one of their programs of choice. They will be further prompted on this selection to choose between the general program and the Vaccinology Track. Qualified students will be directly admitted into the HPTM program and will engage in the unique HPTM curriculum immediately upon matriculation.

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Translational Biomedical Science PhD Program

Dr. Juilee Thakar, Ph.D. Program Director

Edwin van Wijngaarden, Ph.D. Associate Program Director

What makes our program different

Our program has been thoughtfully designed to provide you with the most effective learning environment. Whether you want to work on new vaccines, develop smartphone apps for mobile health, or engage international communities, you will learn the skills you need to make an impact.

• We are global. The program is embedded with a range of global and community health opportunities that help bridge basic and population sciences that serve real communities and their needs, including local and global Deaf communities.
• A true multidisciplinary program.  Our students work with world-renowned scientists from a variety of specialties and highly diverse backgrounds.
• Tailored to your needs. Together with program co-directors, you design your program of study—both didactic coursework and research—to fit your research interests and career goals.
• Mentor approach. To provide a broader perspective on how your research can be applied to the world, our program uses a dual mentoring model. Select a primary and co-mentor, one each with expertise in basic or population/clinical/translational science from the School of Medicine or Arts, Sciences and Engineering.
• Survival skills for research.  You will learn what it takes to survive and thrive in an academic environment, such as how to write grants, give presentations, how to write and review manuscripts, and how to find postdocs and jobs after graduation through career development programs offered in the Center for Professional Development and URBEST program .
• We are diverse. In 2017-2018 academic year, over 56% of the TBS students represent diversity in culture, race and ethnicity, including >8% of our students identifying as culturally Deaf with ASL as their native language. We support and advocate for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing trainees in the TBS PhD program, as well as in other PhD programs in the School of Medicine & Dentistry at the UR to foster an all-inclusive training environment.

Do you want to translate basic science and clinical observations into ideas that change lives? The PhD Program in Translational Biomedical Sciences will give you the education, skills and confidence you need.

To learn more, fill out our Inquiry Form today.

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Find out more information regarding your potential mentors in the program.

Learn more about your potential peers by looking at their research interests on our students page.

General Focus

The PhD Program in Translational Biomedical Science is focused on creating a new kind of investigator—one who has a much broader view. A flexible curriculum in basic, translational and population health sciences and a dual mentoring approach for dissertation research make it a uniquely powerful way to prepare the research leaders of tomorrow.

View the TBS Program of Study Webpage

This program was selected for funding by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund and is co-directed by  Nancy M. Bennett, M.D. , Director of the Center for Community Health and Co-Director of the University of Rochester Clinical & Translational Science Institute (UR CTSI), and  Stephen Dewhurst, Ph.D. , Chair of Microbiology and Immunology.

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Graduate Student Perspective

"Coming to URMC to work for a doctorate degree has been a dream come true. My best decision! Since I met past students from my current program, I was sure that URMC had it all. URMC offers unique and wonderful opportunities to develop both professionally and personally. As a student, you have access to a variety of resources to support you during your training. URMC represents a robust environment of research quality that support researchers and trainees to increase research productivity."

Zahíra Quiñones Tavárez

Third-year PhD Student in the Translational Biomedical Science Program at University of Rochester

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Clinical & Translational Science

Translating research to improve clinical care.

CTS Program Guide

The Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) Program is designed for trainees who seek to affect the translation of research into improved clinical care and public health. The CTS Program offers a PhD Program, a Master's Program, and an in-person certificate option. In addition, there is an online Introduction to Health Economics and Outcomes Research. This menu of training options allows individuals with varying educational goals to develop their clinical research skills.

The PhD, MS, and classroom-based certificate program are intended for individuals trained in the medical sciences, most commonly fully-trained physicians. Others with similar backgrounds (e.g., DDS, DVM or PharmD), advanced biomedical or clinical degrees, or substantial biomedical or clinical research experience may also be considered.

CTS Faculty

Our faculty are drawn from the departments of Medicine, Occupational Therapy,  Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Public Health and Community Medicine, Immunology as well as the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. They are committed to teaching and clinical and translational research.

Most faculty are participants in the work and activities of the Tufts Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI). Our students are also encouraged to participate in CTSI activities.

Students seeking admission to the Clinical & Translational Science (CTS) Graduate Program apply to the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences using the online application system.

Applicants are often affiliated with and supported by one of the fellowship programs at Tufts Medical Center.

Applicants to the CTS Certificate in Clinical & Translational Science have a strong interest in the topic but are unable to devote two years of full-time study to obtain the MS degree.

Applicants to the online Certificate in Health Economics and Outcomes Research typically include professionals in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, clinicians and other health care professionals who seek an introduction to this topic.

Curriculum & Programs

The CTS Program offers three different training options, a PhD program and an MS program as well as both an in person and an online Certificate Program.

Typically, individuals enter the PhD Program after completing didactic courses and a qualifying exam in the MS program.

The MS and PhD Programs offer concentrations in Clinical Discovery and Investigation, Clinical Effectiveness Research, and Practice to Policy Research.

The classroom-based Certificate focuses on Clinical & Translational Science. The online Certificate focuses on Health Economics and Outcomes Research.

Learn more about the CTS program by exploring our Frequently Asked Questions Page

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PhD in Molecular & Translational Medicine

The Graduate Program in Molecular and Translational Medicine (MTM) at Boston University is an interdepartmental, interdisciplinary program based in the Department of Medicine. The mission of the Molecular and Translational Medicine Program is to provide state-of-the-art didactic and research training that produces PhD and MD/PhD scientists who will become leaders in the field of clinically based research.

The program strives to create research opportunities that take full advantage of the wealth of resources available through clinical reagents, clinical expertise, and diverse patient populations at the Boston University Medical Center. At completion of the program each student will have the training and understanding of biomedical systems required to successfully conduct integrative translational research.

The Department of Medicine

The Department of Medicine occupies modern research laboratories on the Boston University Medical Center campus in the Center for Advanced Biomedical Research and the Evans Biomedical Research Center. These buildings provide state-of-the-art research space in an open, spacious environment that is fully supported by research core facilities for computing, animals and transgenic mice, sequencing, microarrays, and others.

Clinical Translational Sciences PhD

Program description.

The PhD program in Clinical Translational Sciences (CTS) at the University of Arizona (UA) welcomes applications from post-baccalaureate students who have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in a biological or health science discipline and from postgraduate students holding a terminal health sciences degree (e.g., MD, PharmD, DrPH, DNP, MBBS, etc.). The program is intended to provide the foundation for a research career in the Clinical Translational Sciences. To achieve this aim, a CTS PhD student receives training in the following areas:

• The student can expect to acquire an adequate base knowledge of biostatistics and to complete coursework that is specific to the student’s area of interest in health sciences research.
• Experience and specialized training in research, culminating in a major research project for the dissertation.
• Professional development, including experience and training in research ethics, presentation and publication of research findings and preparation of grant applications.

The mission of the PhD program is to train the student to be a skilled researcher who can successfully address both clinical and basic science aspects of translational research. The program provides an avenue for the student to gain experience in and exposure to the diverse areas of the clinical translational sciences. Students customize their elective coursework to obtain in-depth knowledge in a specific area of health sciences research, such as immunology, neuroscience, cardiology, cellular and molecular medicine, pharmacology, oncology or others. Courses for the CTS major may be selected from any of UA's Health Sciences colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health and Nursing.  Each student also completes coursework for a doctoral minor offered by another UA graduate program or proposes a customized minor in CTS to examine an area of translational science distinct from their major research focus. To achieve this research and academic training, each student selects a faculty mentor, contributing to the research done in the mentor’s lab or research group. In addition to advising the student on appropriate coursework to undertake, the mentor provides research training and guides the student’s development and completion of a specific laboratory or clinical research project for their dissertation. The faculty mentor provides the resources needed for the student to complete the dissertation project. PhD students may be supported by the CTS program for their first year in the program as a graduate research assistant depending on availability of funds. An incoming student without a mentor pursues research rotations with faculty, and by the end of the first year in the program, each PhD student identifies the faculty mentor who will advise them and guide their research. The mentor typically funds the student via a graduate research assistantship. All students are also encouraged to apply for grants to support their research and are provided with assistance in preparing grant applications.

•   Sample Curriculum (PDF).

This program is offered at UA’s Tucson and Phoenix campuses and leverages the faculty and graduate courses within the University of Arizona Health Sciences colleges (the College of Health Sciences, the Colleges of Medicine in Phoenix and Tucson, the College of Pharmacy, the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, and the College of Nursing).

• Current research areas and centers in these various Colleges

For more information about the CTS graduate program, please visit the CTS website .

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The George Washington University’s (GW) online Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) in Clinical and Translational Research teaches across disciplines and explores biomedical science, clinical administration, community health, and health policy. You’ll learn to develop best practices to bring the latest findings in medical science to the patients who need them most.

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Program Highlights

• 100% online, no residency required; complete your degree in 24 months
• This program requires 36 credits to complete and 6 credit hours are offered as electives
• Up to 6 credits of graduate-level coursework may be transferred into this program
• Collaborate with researchers, patients, and clinicians to provide cutting-edge health care solutions

The online MSHS in Clinical and Translational Research requires successful completion of 36 credit hours including 6 credit hours of Elective Courses, selected in consultation with the program director, from existing online graduate courses.

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Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the MSHS in Clinical and Translational Research, you will learn to:

• Develop a broad foundation and understanding of the philosophies and practices of clinical and translational research in human health.
• Lead and collaborate with other scientists, clinicians, investigators on translational research teams.
• Develop strategies for health-care improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate clinical research processes and standards for protecting human subjects.
• Develop translational research proposals in collaboration with professionals from other disciplines.

Who Is the Ideal Student for This Program?

The online MSHS in Clinical and Translational Research is ideal for students looking to build their collaborative, team-based, and leadership qualities and to gain experience working remotely with teams, simulating actual translational research activities in a global environment.

As a leader in providing distance education programs for professionals in a number of disciplines, we capitalize on this strength and deliver the core courses with the program through our state-of-the-art distance education platform.

Career Outlook

Clinical research managers enjoy a median salary of $81,730 with the top 10% of earners taking home more than $108,083 annually. Demand for this role is anticipated to grow by 9.9% over the next decade. 1

Graduates can enjoy rewarding careers with employers across a wide range of health care and research organizations, including:

• Academic medical centers and research institutions
• Biomedical organizations
• Biotech companies
• Consumer products companies
• Contract research organizations
• Defense companies
• Diagnostics companies
• Generics companies
• Government agencies like FDA and NIH
• Hospitals, medical centers, and other health care settings
• Medical device companies
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Private research laboratories

Admission Requirements

To apply for the MSHS in Clinical and Translational Research, you’ll need:

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Tuition Details

The MSHS in Clinical and Translational Research program at GW consists of 36 credit hours. Please find the cost per credit hour and total estimated program costs  here . 

Note: Tuition rates are subject to change and additional fees may vary by program. 

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Meet the Program Director

GW’s experienced faculty provide you with the rich, practical knowledge and support needed for you to succeed in the program and in your career.

Samar Nasser, PhD, MPH, PA-C

Dr. Nasser is an associate professor in the Department of Clinical Research and Leadership at The George Washington University. For about 10 years, Dr. Nasser practiced as a physician assistant (PA) in the Hypertension and Vascular Disease Clinic, and as the assistant medical director of the Recruitment and Clinical Measures Core on a National Institutes of Health Center Grant in Detroit, MI. During her tenure as a PA, she cared for patients in outpatient and inpatient settings, as well as those participants in several clinical research trials.

While functioning as a PA, she attended the University of Michigan, School of Public Health and obtained her Master’s of Public Health Degree with a specialization in epidemiology. She then pursued a Doctorate of Philosophy degree in 2011 with a concentration in physiology, as she also has a passion to teach others and a deep appreciation for how the human body maintains homeostasis and understanding human physiologic functions as they relate to preventative health measures, public health, and the translational research field.

Dr. Nasser has co-authored numerous journal articles and several book chapters focusing on cardiovascular disease/hypertension and ethnic disparities. Her expertise is focused upon evaluating the factors impacting racial disparities, specifically cardiovascular, and translating evidence-based methods to curb these effects.

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Curriculum Details     

36 total credits required

The MSHS in Clinical and Translational Research program (100% online) requires successful completion of 36 credit hours including six credit hours of Elective Courses, selected in consultation with the program director, from existing online graduate courses.

Students develop the academic skill sets necessary to succeed in this program in the context of exploring scientific, clinical and regulatory concepts required in medicines development. Students demonstrate their critical analysis skills through literature research, analysis of information from various perspectives, and formulating their own opinions in choosing their ‘defendable positions’, rather than stating the “correct answers”.

Analysis and evaluation of study design strategies and current practices for major therapeutic areas of clinical research (e.g., vaccine development, cardiovascular disease, anti-infectives, CNS, etc.)

This class is designed for early independent investigators in Clinical and Translational Research as a capstone This course will allow students to apply the knowledge gained throughout the program through the completion of an independent, mentored research project (i.e., original research manuscript, review article, etc.)

Overview and analysis of the translational research principles and practice through the application of basic, clinical, community health and health services research concepts. Emphasis is on persuasive communication, conceptually based hypotheses and research methods and the grant application process, including communicating.

Writing grant proposals to fund clinical research, with an emphasis on translational research proposals. The development and submission of a transdisciplinary research proposal that responds to a Call for Proposals from an external sponsor, such as the National Institutes of Health.

The integration of competencies acquired throughout the program. The development and submission of a transdisciplinary research proposal that responds to a Call for Proposals from an external sponsor, such as the National Institutes of Health.

The integration of competencies acquired throughout the program Foundational and practical principles and their impact on collaborative and team science engagements. Restricted to PhD candidates in translational health sciences; permission of the instructor may be substituted.

Basic concepts and methods of biostatistics applied to translational research. Topics include distributions, populations and sample selection, variables, interaction and confounding, hypothesis formulation, correlation, t-tests, ANOVA, regression, and chi.

Students explore the basic concepts of epidemiology which includes various epidemiological study designs used to examine disease frequency, cause-effect relationships between risk factors and disease states, and effects of bias as examples. Students apply epidemiologic concepts in the context of translational research.

The principles and practice of leadership, professionalism, and teamwork as it relates to clinical and translational research focusing on collaboration, communication, and health equity.

Prerequisites: Students should have foundational knowledge related to research conducted by a clinical translational research (CTR) team and proficiency in the skills needed to conduct research.

Admissions Requirements

To apply for the MSHS in Clinical and Translational Research program (100% online), you’ll need:

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.

International Students

International students should check with individual programs regarding eligibility for visa sponsorship. Generally, online and hybrid programs are not eligible for student visa sponsorship from GW. This would include transfer students from any other institution with an existing visa.

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Applicants who are not U.S. citizens are also required to submit official test scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or Pearson’s Test of English (PTE) Academics or the academic International English Language Test System (IELTS). To be considered for admission, there are required scores that you will need to meet. Score requirements may differ by school and program so  check the admissions requirements for your program .

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The Translational Biosciences PhD program represents a new paradigm for graduate training in biomedical research. This program will span the entire breadth of the biomedical research spectrum, from basic science discoveries to improved clinical outcomes and population health.

Students in the program will acquire a deep knowledge base of a chosen discipline and the ability to communicate and collaborate across disciplines. Grounded in research programs supported by the NextGen Precision Health Institute and the School of Medicine, the PhD trainees will be actively contributing to the UM System-wide effort to translate groundbreaking biomedical research into life-changing reality for people in Missouri and globally. Completion of this program provides state-of-the-art research training to young biomedical scientists at the beginning of their scientific careers.

The program offers six emphasis areas:

• Biochemistry and Biophysics
• Cancer Biology
• Infection and Immunity
• Integrative Physiology
• Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
• Population and Precision Health

Plan of Study

• Molecular and Cellular Biosciences I (3 credit hours)
• Data Design and Analysis I (3 credit hours)
• Two Emphasis Area courses (2 x 3 credit hour courses)
• Rotation Research (1 credit hour per semester)
• Research Seminars (1 credit hour per semester)
• Skills for Translational Bioscientists (2 credit hours over both semesters)
• Grant Writing course (Spring Semester of Yr 2, 3 credit hours)
• Emphasis Area courses (variable, depending on research interests)
• Emphasis Area seminar (1 credit hour per semester)
• Translational Biosciences Journal Club (by cohort; 1 credit hour per semester, continued throughout remaining of PhD training)
• Comprehensive Exam (Summer Yr 2/Fall Yr 3)
• Dissertation Research (variable)

Admission Process

Admission criteria.

• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Only completed applications will be considered for fall admission. Applicants are selected for admission to the program based on their potential to conduct high-quality, independent research.
• Graduate School applications open in August for fall semester of the following year. Deadline for applications is December 1.

Required Application Materials

• Completed graduate school online application
• Unofficial transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation (submitted through the graduate school application)
• Personal statement: Should be at least two paragraphs long. Include why you want to complete your PhD training in this program. Please state your goals, previous research experience, which emphasis area you are interested in and why.
• A CV highlighting any conferences, abstracts, articles, etc.

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The Translational Biomedicine Summer Research Program seeks to recruit highly motivated and creative young scientists who are interested in developing innovative solutions to difficult problems in biology and medicine. The purpose of this 9-week, full-time summer research program is to provide undergraduates with an intensive research experience that emphasizes interdisciplinary and translational approaches across the bench-to-bedside continuum. Find out more and apply at the link below. 

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Translational Medicine PhD

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Our School of Medicine and Biosciences offers excellent research opportunities in doctoral research in Translational Medicine to improve human health via a ‘bench to bedside’ research approach.

Our doctoral training provides opportunity to transform scientific discoveries arising from laboratory, clinical or population studies into new clinical tools and applications that improve human health by reducing disease incidence, morbidity and mortality.

We invite applications for doctoral research in various Translational Medicine topic areas, including:

• gene therapy
• cancer biology
• dementia care
• biomarker discoveries and response
• clinical diagnostic tool development
• human – computer user experience
• electronic sensing (nose) for disease detection and diagnosis
• clinical pharmacology
• knowledge discovery in patient records
• health technology testing
• health discovery implementation and evaluation
• health wearable design and evaluation
• cloud computing and healthcare
• cyber security in healthcare
• IoT in health
• blockchain and health and biological data

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Why study Translational Medicine with us?

What our students say…

The staff members that I encountered were warm, welcoming and supportive of my studies. The relatively small size of the University’s postgraduate school created a close family/communal environment for both staff and students. This provided a good support system as I could quickly grow acquainted with the postgraduate team and other Doctoral research candidates.

World-leading Research

The University of West London has been recognised by the Government's Research Excellence Framework (REF) for its exceptional research work.

Research Centres

We have seven Research Centres, staffed by experts with an enviable record of publications, conferences, media and public engagement work.

Our School of Medicine and Biosciences  has a dynamic supervisory team that fosters multidirectional integration of basic research, patient-oriented research, and population-based research, with the long-term aim of improving the health of the public.

With academic staff with extensive professional experience, we provide a stimulating and supportive environment where you will benefit from: 

• peer feedback and discussion   
• a series of master classes and lectures from industry figures   
• support by a supervisor and a second supervisor suited to your project. 

About PhD study

This course is available for you to study either on a full-time or part-time basis and you have the flexibility to switch should you need to.

A PhD is founded on independent research.  You will undertake a systematic and in-depth exploration of your chosen topic to produce a substantial body of knowledge and make an original and important contribution to the subject area.  

The support provided by your supervisory team will be vital to your student experience and scholarly advancement.  You and your supervisors will have regular one-to-one meetings which will provide you with opportunities to develop your research topic and discuss your progress.

School of Medicine and Biosciences's Research Group

Our outstanding research encompasses the Computational and Translational Medicine research group .

The group aims to better the understanding of the fundamentals of biomedical and data science.

Find out more about our Research Centres and Research Groups .

Based in the heart of Ealing, west London, you can make use of the excellent transport links to travel to the the capital or further afield - ideal for attending research meetings and networking events.

Got a question?

If you would like guidance or more information about studying for a research degree, you can contact  Obed Brew .

To enable you to enhance your professional profile, we support you throughout your research degree by:

• providing research seminars
• organising doctoral events and activities
• facilitating networking and collaboration opportunities
• encouraging and supporting publication and dissemination of your research
• offering opportunities to gain teaching expertise and experience.

We provide structured research training, expert supervision, and an environment where you can discuss your research with other PhD students and researchers.

We run seminars in research methods from the Graduate Centre, as well as an ongoing series of events and activities organised by Schools and Colleges. Specialist help with academic English for students for whom English is not their first language is available.

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The Paul Hamlyn Library provides an extensive range of books, journals and digital resources, PC and Mac workstations and a variety of study spaces. Find out more about what the  Paul Hamlyn Library has to offer .

Rami Ranger House (Postgraduate Student Centre)

Postgraduate and International Student Centre is a new focal point for the university’s postgraduate and international students, providing dedicated space for social and learning interaction.

This building, which is three storeys high, offers spaces for collaborative working, socialising, supervision and mentoring on the ground floor. The first floor has work spaces for the postgraduate support teams to use while the second floor provides guest accommodation for visiting scholars.

We contribute to national and international initiatives and promote collaboration and networking opportunities. We also encourage and support you to publish and disseminate your research in academic journals and via presenting papers at conferences.

We run an annual conference for doctoral students, where you are encouraged to present a paper about your research. As well as being an opportunity to discuss your work with other students, the conference is a chance to gain valuable experience in presenting your research and participating in open discussions with academic peers.

You will also find other opportunities such as postgraduate student seminars and forums within your specific subject area.

Once you start a PhD course at UWL, you become part of our research community. You will have access to a postgraduate common room, located at our Ealing campus on St Mary’s Road, where you will meet fellow researchers from other subject disciplines offering scope for collaborations or simply to discuss ideas, allowing you to be part of a vibrant research environment.

• Requirements: UK
• Requirements: International

The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:

• a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
• a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.

We look for students with:

• a passion for their chosen subject.

You will also have a well thought through and persuasive proposal.

• Competence in written and spoken English is a pre-requisite for entrance to this programme. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 (with no element under 6.0).

Fees & funding

• Funding: UK
• Funding: International

The fee above is the cost per year of your course.

If your course runs for two years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year. If your course runs for less than two years, the cost above is for your full course and you will need to pay the full fee upfront.

Government regulation does affect tuition fees and the fees listed for courses starting in the 2025/26 academic year are subject to change.

If no fee is shown above then the fees for this course are not available yet. Please check again later for updates.

Funding your studies

Funding for postgraduate students usually comes from one or more of a range of key sources:

• research councils
• charities and trust funds, including those funded by the UK government
• higher Education institutions
• overseas governments (international students only)
• professional and career development loans
• self-funding (including family funds).

Find out more about funding opportunities. Examples of most of these types of funding are included on the postgraduate studentships website , (with the exception of funding you may be able to obtain from your employer and self-funding).

Bursaries and scholarships

We offer generous bursaries and scholarships to make sure your aspirations are your only limit. See our PhD scholarships , scholarships and bursaries .

For any overseas students, your first port of call should be grant-awarding bodies in your own country (eg The Ministry / Department of Education) and your local (or nearest) office of the British Council.

The British Council manage a small number of international studentship grants in some countries and should be able to tell you what other awards may be available to you - they also produce the Sources of funding for international students guide.

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Professor richard morgan.

Professor Hermine Mkrtchyan

Professor Shanyu Tang

Dr Obed Brew

Dr Bernadine Idowu

Dr John Hughes

Professor Michael Loughlin

Study & career progression

We will prepare you for a wide range of careers in healthcare, biotech industry, teaching and research – whether you want to work in the NHS, in academia, medical research laboratories, pharmaceutical research, the food industry, as a private therapist, in health education and public health or areas such as international aid and development.

Studying for a PhD enables you to develop an area of specialism that will give you an edge whether you are planning to work within the field of law or to develop expertise to teach in academia.

During your PhD, you will also be learning transferable core skills that apply to jobs both in and out of academia, including:

• written and oral communication
• research and information management
• public speaking   
• project management
• critical Thinking
• collaboration
• analysis and problem-solving
• conflict resolution
• negotiation.

By the end of your research degree you will be able to articulately apply these skills to enhance your career path.

How to apply

• How to apply: UK
• How to apply: International

To apply for one of our research courses, click the green 'apply now' link shown below to complete an online application form. You will need to attach the following documentation to your online application form:

• research proposal outline (5000 words maximum)
• transcript of your highest qualification.

The research proposal outline, or statement of research interests, enables us to assess your suitability for higher degree work including:

• viability of the topic as a research study
• the most appropriate supervisor(s) to be appointed.

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The PhD-MD/PhD doctorate in Translational Biomedicine is jointly run by the following Faculties of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz:

• University Medical Center
• Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Geography, and Geosciences
• Social Sciences, Media, and Sports

Meetings of the Joint Committee for the Conferral of the PhD-MD/PhD Degrees in 2024:

• February 1, 2024
• June 20, 2024
• September 26, 2024

Members of the Joint Committee for the Conferral of the PhD-MD/PhD Degrees:

• Prof. Dr. Thomas Mittmann (Chairman), Institute of Physiology, UMC, JGU Mainz
• Dr. Albrecht Clement, Institute of Pathobiochemistry, UMC, JGU Mainz
• Prof. Dr. Thomas Hankeln, Institute of Molecular Genetics, Genetic Engineering Research and Consulting, Biology, JGU Mainz 
• Alexander Löw (student representative)
• Prof. Dr. Dr. Perikles Simon, Department of Sports Medicine, Prevention and Rehabilitation, JGU Mainz 
• Dr. Petra Schwarz, Managing Director TransMed, UMC, JGU Mainz
• Prof. Dr. Marie-Luise Winz, Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, JGU Mainz 

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Please note that in addition to the enrollment in the TransMed PhD training program , you have to register/enroll as a doctoral student at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz as well.

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Chairperson of the Joint Committee for the Conferral of the PhD-MD/PhD Degrees: Prof. Dr. Thomas Mittmann Institute of Physiology University Medical Center Duesbergweg 6 55128 Mainz

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TransMed University Medical Center Langenbeckstr. 1 55131 Mainz

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