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PTSD can undermine healthy couple communication when people fear their emotions

March 31, 2025

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Recurring food insecurity linked to unhealthy weight changes in older adults 

March 21, 2025

Series to be held on biostatistics, epidemiology, research design methods

January 06, 2025

Applications open for clinical and translational science training programs

December 05, 2024

Cardiology collaboration advances machine learning predictions

November 21, 2024

Penn State research institutes accepting applications for SJRC Equity Fellows

November 14, 2024

Collaborative pilot funding available for translational science projects

November 12, 2024

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Consistent bedtime linked with better child emotion and behavior regulation

November 11, 2024

Researchers and research staff encouraged to apply for CTSI affiliate status

September 26, 2024

David Rábago, MD named Co-director of CTSI's Translational Science Fellowship program

Co-director of Translational Science Fellowship named

September 10, 2024

Seminar series to be held on biostatistics, epidemiology, research design methods

August 26, 2024

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Students, faculty provide health screening and education at Ag Progress Days

August 26, 2024

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ICDS researchers leverage models for help desk, health care predictions

August 15, 2024

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CTSI names 2024-25 implementation science fellow

August 02, 2024

CTSI hosts research day to discuss how to improve health in rural Pennsylvania

July 19, 2024

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Consortium of Rural States multi-institutional pilot awardees announced

July 19, 2024

Clinical and Translational Science Institute awards six pilot grants

June 27, 2024

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ICDS associate director's work driven by unanswered fundamental questions in AI

June 27, 2024

CTSI Seed Grants Awarded to Four Exploratory AI-enabled Biomedical Research Projects

CTSI seed grants awarded to exploratory AI-enabled biomedical research projects

June 18, 2024

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Does a beet a day keep heart disease away?

June 10, 2024

Applications now open for Community-Engaged Research Fellowship program

May 02, 2024

Exercise Research Center in Hershey available for research study use

April 26, 2024

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Infrastructure, consultation for multi-site studies using electronic health data

April 15, 2024

Applications now open for CTSI Implementation Science Fellowship Program

April 01, 2024

Penn State advancing Implementation Science through education and research

March 14, 2024

CTSI meeting panel

Clinical and Translational Science Institute hosts external program leadership

March 12, 2024

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Resource links researchers with teen stakeholders for input, feedback

February 27, 2024

Accelerate to Industry Immersion Week

Program equips grad students, postdocs with tools for finding meaningful careers

February 26, 2024

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Race and ethnicity may affect whether and where hospitals transfer patients

January 25, 2024

Clinical and Translational Science Institute announces biostatistics seminars

January 05, 2024

Collaborative pilot program opens applications for translational health projects

December 04, 2023

Institute event aims to catalyze artificial intelligence-powered health research

November 30, 2023

Applications now open for CTSI’s Early-Stage Investigator Training Program (KL2)

November 01, 2023

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Addressing rural health through community informed research, outreach

October 10, 2023

Penn State CTSI welcomes new KL2 director, Lauren Jodi Van Scoy, MD

Van Scoy named director of Penn State CTSI’s KL2 training program

October 03, 2023

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Rh sensitization treatment may be unnecessary in first trimester pregnancies

October 02, 2023

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College of Medicine hosts first group of clinical research interns

September 27, 2023

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Black bisexual women in rural areas are at highest risk for suicidal behaviors

September 26, 2023

Seed grants fund research collaborations with minority-serving institutions

September 15, 2023

Clinical and Translational Science Institute announces biostatistics seminars

September 05, 2023

Bridges to Translation offers funding for pilot projects

August 11, 2023

Applications now open for CTSI's Community-Engaged Research Fellowship program

August 02, 2023

CTSI Bridges to Translation

Penn State CTSI announces seven Bridges to Translation pilot funding recipients

July 31, 2023

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Institute connects people, institutions to cultivate research collaborations

July 17, 2023

3 faculty accept director roles to advance clinical and translational research

June 29, 2023

Applications now open for CTSI Implementation Science Fellowship Program

June 29, 2023

StudyFinder upgrades connect research teams with study participants

June 01, 2023

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CTSI research navigator provides guidance to Penn State researchers

May 19, 2023

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Expertise, data resources build CTSI informatics core’s infrastructure

April 14, 2023

Seed grants to foster research collaborations with Minority Serving Institutions

April 13, 2023

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Black, Hispanic severe allergy patients less likely to receive allergy shots

March 30, 2023

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Early-Stage Investigator Training Program (KL2): Steffany Fredman interview

March 28, 2023

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Self-monitoring physical activity matters, according to smartwatch study

March 06, 2023

Student translational science training programs now accepting applications

February 06, 2023

Penn State CTSI accepting applications for Bridges to Translation pilot funding

January 23, 2023

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Studying the genetics of heart attacks and strokes in Hispanic populations

January 20, 2023

Symposium highlights family roles addressing race and racism

January 04, 2023

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Penn State CTSI: Building the foundation for rural health equity

December 21, 2022

An infographic shows REDCap use numbers. Infographic content: Above a survey icon, it says, “1.7 million survey responses collected.” A bar graph depicts more than 5,500 total users next to a person using a computer icon. Within the bar, it indicates there are 1,500 current users for research projects next to an icon of a person using a computer. Finally, a bar graph shows there are 7,300 active REDCap projects by a document icon.

REDCap support increases and boasts new features for researchers and users

December 20, 2022

A hospital building sits vacant with a sign reading, “This Hospital is CLOSED. If this is an emergency, call 911.”

Rural hospital closures affect operations of surrounding hospitals

December 13, 2022

A graphic titled, "Implementation Science Core Accomplishments By the Numbers (through 2022). Next to a paper with a dollar sign icon is the text, "7 grants awarded." Next to a papers icon is the text, "6 papers published." Next to a person pointing at a screen icon is the text, "10 plus talks given." Next to an icon of three people wearing graduation caps is the text, "3 doctoral students and junior faculty trainees."

Penn State CTSI core services expand to include implementation science

December 02, 2022

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Kraschnewski to deliver inaugural lecture as CTSI director

November 20, 2022

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Patent for first saliva-based concussion test awarded to Penn State and partners

November 17, 2022

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Crowded emergency departments may affect patients throughout the hospital

November 04, 2022

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Reduced-nicotine cigarettes result in less smoking in anxious, depressed smokers

November 02, 2022

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New resource links Penn State researchers with teen stakeholders for input

October 14, 2022

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