May 2017

UR CTSI Clinical Research Center: Testing Tomorrow's Therapies Today

The UR CTSI's Clinical Research Center is a dedicated space with a highly trained staff where researchers can conduct clinical trials on a myriad of diseases and conditions. Two clinical trial volunteers discuss their hopes and motivations for joining research studies through the Clinical Research Center. 

Arthur Moss Receives Pioneer Award from the Heart Rhythm Society

The Heart Rhythm Society honored Arthur J. Moss, M.D., the Bradford C. Berk, M.D., Ph.D. Distinguished Professor in the Department of Medicine at URMC at their 38th Annual Scientific Sessions. Moss is an internationally recognized expert in the field of electrophysiology and has been an invaluable mentor for several students and early career faculty in CTSI-sponsored programs.

Regulatory Science Competition Winners Visit the FDA

The top two winning teams of the University of Rochester America’s Got Regulatory Science Talent Competition recently traveled to the FDA to present their winning ideas on how to overcome current challenges in regulatory science. The teams also had tailored meeting with FDA subject matter experts in their areas of interest.

Q & A with 2014 CTSI Faculty Pilot Awardee

Carla Beckham, M.D. Ph.D., discusses trying to find markers of bladder cancer progression in a 2014 Faculty Pilot project, which she says helped launch her research career in a new direction.