Elevate Your Research
The Institute of Translational Health Sciences (ITHS) moves research from one phase of the translational science spectrum to the next. From bench to bedside: we help great ideas become turn a reality with the aim of improving health outcomes for everyone.
Our programs and resources have supported investigators and clinical research projects across the WWAMI region since we started back in 2007. See how using ITHS resources and services can help you elevate your research below!
Do Research That People Want & Need With Help From Community Engagement
The ITHS Community Engagement team supports a number of research networks, tools and programs that will help you connect and collaborate with communities throughout Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho and beyond!
Prepare for a Career in Translational Research with our Education & Training Programs
The ITHS education program gives graduate and post-doc researchers the funding, skills, knowledge and mentorship they need in the early stages of a research career. Our continuing education programs help investigators and research staff keep their skills up-to-date.
KL2 Director
Christy McKinney, PhD
TL1 Director
Megan Moore, PhD, MSW
Find Funding to Kickstart Your Pilot Project
The ITHS Pilot Program helps big ideas come to life. The ITHS funding programs offer pilot awards to help researchers generate initial data or results demonstrating the feasibility and merits of a larger project.
Pilot Program Co-Director
Nina Isoherranen, PhD
Pilot Program Co-Director
Teddy Johnson, PE, MBA
Connect With Our Data Science Experts to Ensure Your Research Will be Effective and Meaningful
- Biomedical Informatics assists with extracting useful data from electronic medical record data sources, as well as research data capture and exploration of de-identified cohorts.
- Biostatistics offers expert advice on topics such as study design, data collection, and analysis methods.
- The Bioethics Consult Service provides in-depth conversation and analysis of ethical issues in clinical and translational research.
Director of Biomedical Informatics
Shawn Murphy, MD, PhD
Director of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design
Patrick Heagerty, PhD
Director, Research Ethics Consultations
Katie Porter, JD, MPH
Plan Your Move from Research to Commercialization With the Technology Development Center
The ITHS Technology Development Center (TDC) is staffed with experts to assist academic and industry innovators through translation, startup formation, clinical study, regulatory clearance, fundraising, and market entry.
Director of TDC
Teddy Johnson, PE, MBA
Resources to Help Manage Your Study From Protocol Design to Closeout
Originally part of ITHS, the Research Coordination Center (RCC) is now part of the UW Clinical Trials Office and remains ready to serve clinical research projects across WWAMI. The RCC is a multidisciplinary team of research coordinators, regulatory specialists, and study monitors who can support the design and conduct of clinical and translational research. Whether you need support with your IRB application, recruitment and study implementation, or compliance, the RCC has you covered.
Resources to Help You Find Study Subjects
If you are looking to recruit for your studies, ITHS has your back. The Recruitment Support Service provides strategic, project-specific recruitment advice to help you meet enrollment goals. Posting your study on our Participate in Research website is another tool to connect with potential participants.
In-Person Research Units for All Your Clinical Needs
Originally part of ITHS, the Translational Research Unit (TRU) is now a part of the UW Medicine Clinical Trials Office (CTO) and ready to serve investigators in the WWAMI region. The TRU offers access to a number of research units to support the work of investigators. The TRU at the UW Medical Center has dedicated inpatient and outpatient facilities, specially trained nurses and support staff, laboratory services, and state-of-the-art equipment. The Pediatric Clinical Research Center (PCRC) at Seattle Children’s provides an environment and resources for the multidisciplinary conduct of clinical research in children. The Regional Clinical Dental Research Center (RCDRC) is also a specialized research unit with many specific resources for oral health investigators.
Medical Director, Research Integration Hub
Jodi M. Smith, MD, MPH
Help Finding Funding & Other Helpful Resources No Matter Where You Are in the Process
When you face barriers to your research, the Research Navigator is there to lead you to funding, training, forms, collaborations and more. Contact us today to get started on your research journey with ITHS!
Senior Research Development Manager
Alysia vandenBerg, PhD
Are you part of our translational science support network yet?
Whether you are just starting in your translational research career or you’ve been running multi-site clinical trials for years, ITHS is ready to help you get to the next level. Sign up for membership to take advantage of all of our services or subscribe to our Research Connector newsletter to get the latest information about funding and programs to support your work. And of course, we’re on social media, too! We’d love for you to follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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