The CTSC was founded on September 17, 2007. This year, we’re celebrating our birthday during the second annual Translational Science Week – and we want you to be a part of it!
See below for a list of celebratory activities:
Monday, September 16
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Tuesday, September 17
Happy Birthday, CTSC of Northern Ohio!
It's our 17th birthday! Follow us social media as we share what Translational Science looks like at our partner sites. Locations to include: Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, MetroHealth, VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, Northeast Ohio Medical College (NEOMED), The University of Toledo, and Case Western Reserve University and select community collaborators.
Wednesday, September 18
Meet the CTSC of Northern Ohio
We want to thank our translational science workforce and continue the week-long celebration with a 'meet & greet' and free ice cream! Meet the CTSC research administration team at the Biomedical Research Building patio (or lobby in case of inclement weather) to pick up a treat and learn about the CTSC of Northern Ohio.
Date: Wednesday, September 18
Time: 11AM-1PM
Location: Biomedical Research Building Patio/Lobby (in case of inclement weather)
No registration required!
Blood Drive
In honor of National Sickle Cell Awareness Month (September), the CTSC of Northern Ohio will host a blood drive! Sickle Cell is a rare disease and aligns with our READI research health equity. More than 90% of people diagnosed with Sickle Cell are non-Hispanic, Black, or African American. A diverse scientific community better understands how diseases and conditions affect underserved communities, so please join us in donating blood and helping advance health equity.
Date: Wednesday September 18
Time: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Location: Biomedical Research Building Lobby
Reservations are recommended for donating blood, not required.
Thursday, September 19
CTSC Research Collaboratory
CTSC of Northern Ohio Investigators will be invited to attend a special event focused on collaboration and networking. This exclusive one-hour SpeedMatchApp networking event is designed to facilitate meaningful connections and foster new research collaborations and partnerships. This invitation-only gathering will offer a unique opportunity to meet, network, and initiate collaborations with like-minded professions in a structured and efficient format.
For more information on cross-study or cross-institution research opportunities, please contact our Research Concierge: Jeri Jewett-Tennant.
Friday, September 20
Workshop Launch: Research Disabilities Inclusion, Down Syndrome
The CTSC of Northern Ohio and Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio (DSANEO) co-created a Research Disabilities Inclusion: Down Syndrome workshop to increase research done with, for, and by people with disabilities, with a focus on Down Syndrome. This three-hour workshop will introduce participants to foundational information about: (1) what Down Syndrome is; (2) why is important to include people with Down Syndrome in research (i.e., there are many parallels and potential learnings from the way Down Syndrome progresses and other conditions/illnesses like obesity and Alzheimer's disease) and how to create a study that permits inclusion; and (3) funding opportunities for Down Syndrome research. Participants will have an opportunity to converse, over lunch, with people who have Down Syndrome.
Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Location: Cleveland Clinic