The Institute of Translational Health Sciences proudly announces the 2026 cohort of the ITHS KL2 Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Career Development Program for post-doctoral scholars. ITHS will provide protected research time, funding, mentorship, and other necessary resources to foster the development of their clinical and translational...
A team of researchers at the University of Washington has created 3D reconstructions of human liver tissue that provide new understanding of the organ at a cellular level. Their project, the Liver Map pipeline, is described in a paper published in the Feb 18 issue...
For this installment of the ITHS Profile Series, we spoke with Mandy Fretts, PhD, MPH, Distinguished Faculty for the ITHS KL2 Program, as well as a KL2 Program alumna. Dr. Fretts is also an Associate Professor in the UW School of Public Health’s Department of...
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA‑H) has announced a significant award to the University of Washington to develop and validate an ultra‑miniaturized wireless biosensor designed for placement in the tear duct as part of a multi‑institutional team including Massachusetts Institute of Technology (lead...
Expo 26 is right around the corner and ITHS has another impressive lineup of speakers and presenters for attendees this year. This year we’re proud to announce that the University of Washington President, Dr. Robert J. Jones, will be offering a keynote address, followed by...
The ITHS REDCap Tips and Tricks Series is here to support researchers get the most out of REDCap in their translational science work. This month’s installment focuses on User Management to help you build and maintain your REDCap account. User Management 101 Project owner/manager adding someone with a UW...
Applications are now open for the Translational Science Entrepreneurship Program (TSEP), which helps researchers make the leap from science into startups. Now in its third year, the free, year-long, hybrid program can help you make the next move into the startup world—getting your scientific or...
In this installment of the ITHS profile series, we sat down with our newest member of the ITHS Technology Development Center (TDC), David Hammond, MS, RAC, CCRP. Hammond is an Associate Professor at the School of Pharmacy at the University of Washington and the Director of the...
The Institute of Translational Health Sciences is excited to announce the Pilot Award recipients for 2026. The Pilot program is designed to inspire innovative and collaborative research aimed at improving overall human health. This year’s awardees were selected from a diverse group of applicants whose...
The ITHS REDCap Tips and Tricks Series is here to support researchers get the most out of REDCap in their translational science work. This month’s installment focuses on New Users by providing quick tips to get started with the REDCap platform. Additionally, you can now...