Faith and science are two of the most powerful influencers of our time and their collaborative approach could address some of the seemingly unsolvable problems afflicting individuals, communities, and societies.
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute of Southeast Wisconsin (CTSI) is introducing the Center for Collaboration of Science and Faith to foster the cooperation of faith and science for advancing health and health equity.
The Center aims to create a platform where the scientific and faith communities can join to collaboratively tackle the unmet health needs of patients and communities through research and discovery. “We hope to increase understanding of scientific and operational principles behind the successful collaborations as well as developing solutions to overcome bottlenecks impeding collaboration,” said Reza Shaker M.D., Founding Director of the Center and Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) associate provost for clinical and translational research, senior associate dean and director of CTSI, and Joseph E. Geenen Professor and Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology…
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