From Research to Real Life

In this episode, host Lora Parent, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Research Development for the CTSC, welcomes Martha Sajatovic, MD, and Samuel Rodgers‑Melnick, PhD, for a timely conversation on shifts in the scientific landscape. Together, they explore how research priorities, technology, and public trust in science have evolved across career stages, and how integrative, whole‑health approaches and EHR‑based research are reshaping translational science. The discussion highlights the value of cross‑generational perspectives, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adaptability as science continues to change. Become a CTSC Member To gain access to these systems or to request an consult, submit a SPARC Request

In this episode, host Lora Parent, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Research Development, welcomes Dr. Hope Barkoukis and Dr. Logan Harper for an engaging conversation on the art of science communication. Together, they discuss how researchers and clinicians make their work accessible to the public, explore how communication strategies evolve throughout a research career, and share insights on bridging complex scientific topics with real-world impact—all while highlighting CTSC’s role in advancing translational science.   Become a CTSC Member To gain access to these systems or to request an consult, submit a SPARC Request

In this episode, host Lora Parent, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Research Development, welcomes Dr. Vanessa Ho and Dr. Shannon Walker for a thoughtful conversation on mentorship and collaboration in translational science. Together, they explore how mentorship shapes research careers across different stages, discuss the value of collaboration between senior and early-career researchers, and share insights on building inclusive, equity-focused research partnerships—all while highlighting how CTSC programs support researchers in growing together and moving science forward.   Become a CTSC Member To gain access to these systems or to request an consult, submit a SPARC Request

In this episode, host Lora Parent, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Research Development, welcomes Dr. Shanina Knighton (Nurse Scientist & Technology Innovator) and Dr. Elizabeth Pfoh (Health Services Researcher, Cleveland Clinic) for a dynamic conversation about the future and roots of scientific discovery. Together, they discuss the lasting value of classic research methodologies, the transformative impact of technologies like data platforms and AI tools, and the benefits of collaboration between early-career and experienced researchers. Listeners will gain practical advice on adapting to rapid changes in the research landscape and discover opportunities to get involved with CTSC resources, ensuring their work remains relevant and impactful. Links: Become a CTSC Member To gain access to these systems or to request an consult, submit a SPARC Request

In this episode, host Lora Parent, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Research Development, welcomes Dr. Jennifer Reneker (Associate Director, Clinical and Translational Research Institute & Professor at NEOMED) and Dr. Rachel Bracken (Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine, NEOMED) for a candid conversation about the evolution of research careers. Links: Become a CTSC Member Learn more about our Workforce Development Initiatives To gain access to these systems or to request an consult, submit a SPARC Request

In this episode, our host, McKenzie Ritter, Associate Director for Education and Training and Director of the ATLAS Program for the CTSC, sits down with Mary Dolansky, PhD, Co-Lead for the Workforce Development Team and Associate Professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. McKenzie and Mary discuss ongoing developments in workforce development, research education, and how we're building the future of the Research Support Profession. Links: Become a CTSC Member Learn more about the ATLAS Program Learn more about our Workforce Development Initiatives To gain access to these systems or to request an consult, submit a SPARC Request

In this episode, our host, Jerry Tribout, Research Participant Recruitment Manager for the CTSC, sits down with Erika Trapl, MD, Director of the Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods and Associate Director of Community Outreach and Engagement at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. Jerry and Erika will discuss a critical aspect of clinical research, recruitment. They will focus on strategies for building trust and ensuring that recruitment efforts are effective and inclusive. Plus, learn more about the resources the CTSC offers for research recruitment. Links: Become a CTSC Member Learn more about the Northeast Ohio  REDCap Learn more about Sparc Hosts: Jerry Tribout, Research Participant Recruitment Manager for the CTSC

Craig Jarrett, MD sits down with David Kaelber, MD CTSC of Northern Ohio Informatics Module Lead to discuss the intersection of informatics and translational science. Learn more about how systems like Epic, Cosmos, TriNetX, and Lyceum are used in research and provide insights into health trends and medical discoveries. Links: Become a CTSC Member To learn more about Sparc To learn more about Cosmos To learn more about TriNetx   Hosts: Craig Jarrett, MD, Clinical Informatics, University Hospitals David Kaelber, MD, PhD, MPH, Vice President of Health Informatics, Metro Health, CTSC Informatics Module Lead

In this episode our host, Sue Marasco, PhD, Assistant Director of Research Programs and Proposal Development for the CTSC sits down with Umut Gurkan, PhD, CTSC Annual Pilot Lead and Wilbert J Austin Professor of Engineering at Case Western Reserve University. They discuss CTSC funding opportunities and the collaborative efforts that have advanced Dr. Gurkan's research and international clinical studies on sickle cell disease. Plus, learn more about the CTSC's Annual Pilot funding as well as other funding opportunities available through the CTSC.

In this episode our host, Gelise Thomas, JD, MS, Director of Research Health Equity for the CTSC sits down with the Yvonka Hall, MPA, Executive Director of the Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition. Yvonka tells us stories about her life, her motivation behind the Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition, applying lived experience to effective community engagement and impacting health equity, her Long COVID research with Dr. Grace McComsey, work with the CTSC, and more! Plus, learn more about the CTSC's Community Engaged Research Team. “I want to help you just as much as you can help me. And I think that that's part of the most effective community engagement, is that at the end, the community has helped me as much as I have helped them.” -Yvonka Hall   Links: Become a CTSC Member Learn more about the Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition Research Health Equity and READI Community Engaged Research

In our first episode of From Research to Real Life, CTSC Principal Investigator, Grace McComsey, MD, FIDSA, and Executive Director, Shannon Swiatkowski, MS, MHcM, give us a proper introduction to the CTSC and the resources available to researchers and community members including funding and training opportunities. Plus, learn how to access all these services through our featured service: Research Navigation offered by our Assistant Director of Research Concierge Services! “... The best way [to describe Translational Science] probably is to say we're doing research to improve the research process and make every research study easier to do.” - Grace McComsey, MD, FIDSA Links: Become a CTSC Member View our Research Navigation Services and contact our Research Concierge Learn more about Translational Science Browse our catalog of services and request support through SPARC at SPARC.case.edu Remember to cite the CTSC grant in your findings and publications when you’ve used CTSC services: UM1TR004528 Hosts:  Grace McComsey, MD, FIDSA, Vice Dean of Translational Research and Principal Investigator, Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio, Case Western Reserve University Shannon Swiatkowski, MS, MHcM, Executive Director, Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio, Case Western Reserve University   S1E1 6.2024

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