Goal #8: Foster the development of the emerging field of translational science

We are delighted to congratulate three Clinical Scholars program graduates who were elected to membership in <a href="https://beta.the-asci.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI)</a>. <a href="https://anandasabapathylab.weill.cornell.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Niroshana Anandasabapathy , M.D., Ph.D.</a>, (left) Class of 2012, <a href="https://weillcornell.org/rohit-chandwani" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rohit Chandwani , M.D., Ph.D.</a>, (middle) Class of 2012, and <a href="https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/taiawang" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Taia Wang, M.D., Ph.D.</a>, (right) Class of 2016, were elected for their groundbreaking research, which spans from cancer to immunology. The ASCI, one of the oldest medical honor societies in the U.S., recognizes physician-scientists who translate laboratory discoveries into clinical advancements…&nbsp;Read the full article <a href="https://ccts.rockefeller.edu/news/three-clinical-scholars-graduates-elected-to-the-american-society-for-clinical-investigation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

Rockefeller University Center for Clinical and Translational Science

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Rockefeller University

Three Clinical Scholars Graduates Elected to The American Society for Clinical Investigation

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Goal #1: Advance clinical and translational science

Through the CTSA “Beyond Boundaries” initiative, the University of Iowa championed the <a href="https://icts.uiowa.edu/about-us/research-unit-network-run" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Research Unit Network</a> (RUN), a National and International collaboration of Clinical Research Units (CRUs) to support the mission of improving translational science.&nbsp;CRUs are central hubs that accelerate translational research. They provide the infrastructure, expertise, and services needed to manage study protocols, ensure compliance, and support research participants and their families. By bridging innovation and practice, CRUs streamline research by supporting the full translational spectrum from early clinical and pre-clinical studies to patient-centered outcomes.&nbsp;RUN was launched in July 2018 to enhance these functions and to foster collaboration, communication, and sharing among CRUs nationwide. The University of Iowa started this initiative with eight partner institutions. Since inception, RUN has grown to include 65 institutions (59 CTSA recipients or affiliates) across 29 states and one international partner. This group represents 124 professionals working together and committed to improving CRU operations. RUN members vary in geographic location, type of clinical research (outpatient vs. inpatient), resources, and research subject volume…&nbsp;Read the full article <a href="https://icts.uiowa.edu/news/2025/09/university-iowa-institute-clinical-and-translational-science-advancing-translational" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

University of Iowa Institute for Clinical and Translational Science

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University of Iowa

The University of Iowa ICTS: Advancing Translational Science Through the Research Unit Network (RUN)

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Goal #4: Improve clinical research

Could home care cooperatives provide a solution to reducing home care worker turnover? A recent UCLA-led research study investigates why these worker-owned cooperatives achieve lower employee turnover and higher job quality/satisfaction compared to traditional home health agencies.&nbsp;&nbsp;The qualitative&nbsp;<a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2832228?utm_source=For_The_Media&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=ftm_links&amp;utm_term=040725" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">study</a>, published in JAMA Open, interviewed 23 health care workers and 9 staff members employed by cooperatives. From these interviews, researchers were able to identify four primary factors that contribute to overall satisfaction and higher employee retention in home care cooperatives…&nbsp;Read the full article <a href="https://ctsi.ucla.edu/researchers-reveal-how-home-care-cooperatives-are-a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

University of California Los Angeles Clinical and Translational Science Institute

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University of California Los Angeles

Researchers Reveal How Home Care Cooperatives Are a Promising Solution to High Employee Turnover and Improve Worker Satisfaction

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Three Clinical Scholars Graduates Elected to The American Society for Clinical Investigation