CCaTS: Accelerating discoveries toward better health
Mayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCaTS) is a central hub for institutional advancement of research and education at Mayo Clinic. The center provides tools and expert consultation to support every aspect of medical research, including basic discovery science, clinical and community-engaged research, and late-stage application and commercialization.
CCaTS is led by:
- Vesna D. Garovic, M.D., Ph.D., principal investigator and director of CCaTS, and dean for clinical and translational science at Mayo Clinic.
- Felicity T. Enders, Ph.D., director of the CCaTS Education Program, associate director of CCaTS and co-principal investigator of the TL1 predoctoral training grant.
- Nilufer Ertekin-Taner, M.D., Ph.D., principal investigator of the KL2 mentored career development grant.
- Anthony J. Windebank, M.D., principal investigator of the TL1 predoctoral training grant.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
20 years later, a Rochester partnership continues to look at health disparities among immigrants
The Rochester Healthy Community Partnership, a collaboration between Mayo Clinic and several community organizations, uses an approach in which people being studied play an active role in collecting research.
Read more in the Rochester Post Bulletin.
Black doctors, researchers say racism is a problem in pediatric care
A new study, led by doctors at Mayo Clinic, surveyed Black and brown youth in the Rochester area about race and their experiences seeking healthcare. Their answers could help make medical settings more inclusive.
Read the article in Sahan Journal.
Mobile app hopes to improve cardiovascular health among Black Minnesotans
Cardiologist and app developer working with Black churches in the metro to bring about “techquity.”
Read more in MinnPost.