Administrator for Clinical and Translational Research Center

Developing a Clinical and Translational Research Center to serve southeast Wisconsin

Full Project Name:Administrator for Clinical and Translational Research CenterPrincipal Investigator:Theodore Kotchen, MD, MedicineCo-Investigator:Jane Kotchen, MD, Institute for Health and Equity; David Gutterman, MD, ResearchAward Amount:$70,000

Award Date

April2006

Project Duration:12 months

Project Description Narrative:

Translating basic science research into the clinical arena and the community is essential in the process of bringing new health care knowledge and discoveries to Wisconsin communities. To develop such a resource to serve Wisconsin's communities, the Medical College of Wisconsin will recruit an administrator to support overall organization and development of the Clinical and Translational Research Center, an institutional center for conducting translational research, to be based at MCW and serve southeastern Wisconsin.

Outcomes & Lessons Learned:

Held an introductory meeting in August to discuss developing a model for an integrated community/academic research program. Attendees included laboratory investigators, clinical investigators, and community representatives
Prepared job descriptions to staff the research development office