The Distinguished Speaker Series aims to bring prominent experts from various fields to share their knowledge, insights, and experiences.
The CTSC Distinguished Speaker Series will highlight nationally recognized researchers in clinical and translational science. We hope to showcase the innovative work that other CTSA programs are working on.
These seminars will mostly be held virtually via zoom, but occasionally will be in person. Be sure to check the schedule below for the location.
Register below to secure your spot!
Upcoming Events
| Date | Speaker |
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May 27, 2026 12:00PM - 1:00PM Virtual via Zoom Register for the Distinguished Speaker Series CME PENDING | Elmer Bernstam, MD The Reynolds and Reynolds Professor in Clinical Informatics UTHealth Houston |
Past Events
| Date | Topic |
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"Decentralized Clinical Trials" January 23, 2025 | Paul Harris, PhD is from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he serves as the Vice President for Research Informatics. |
"Journey in Translational Immunology" February, 26, 2025 | Nadine Rouphael, MD is the Sumner E. Thompson, III Distinguished Professor of Vaccinology and Infectious Diseases at Emory University. |
"Developing a Successful Career in Translational Research: From Concept to the Clinic" Friday, March 21, 2025
| Join Dr. Michael Holinstat as he delivers a keynote address at our inaugural CTSC Discovery Day. Dr. Holinstat is a professor in the department of pharmacology at the University of Michigan. |
"Practice-Based Research Networks: Assessing Research Readiness in Primary Care" April 23, 2025 | Katrina Donahue, MD is the Director of Research at the University of North Carolina Department of Family Medicine. |
"Achieving Thriving Communities through Trustworthiness and Meaningful Engagement" May 28, 2025
| Philip M. Alberti, PhD is the Founding Director of the AAMC Center for Health Justice. |
"From Data to Decisions: Leveraging AI to Build a Scalable Learning Health System" June 26, 2025 | Philip Payne, Phd, FACMI is the Associate Dean for Health Information and Data Science at Washington University School of Medicine as well as the Chief Data Scientist for the School of Medicine. |
Reproductive Health Symposium September 25, 2025 | Erica Marsh, MD Vice Chair, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Chief of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility University of Michigan Medical School |
"The Role of Community Connections in Advancing Translational Science" October 29, 2025 | Doriane Miller, MD Professor of Medicine Director, Center for Community Health & Vitality University of Chicago Medicine |
"Research with Electronic Health Records" November 20, 2025 | Emily Pfaff, PhD Co-Director, NC TraCS Informatics & Data Science Associate Director, Program on Health & Clinical Informatics UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine |
"Successful Advocacy in Dynamic Times" December 18, 2025 | Dane Christiansen, MBA Managing Partner Health and Medicine Counsel |
"Network Dynamics of Clinical Behavior Change" January 29, 2026 | Damon Centola, PhD Elihu Katz Professor of Communication, Sociology, and Engineering University of Pennsylvania |
"Optimizing HOPE in Clinical and Translational Science" February 26, 2026 | Felicity Enders, PhD Associate Director, Mayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science President-Elect for the Association of Clinical and Translational Science |
"Bridging the Rural Divide" March 25, 2026 | Michael McShane, MD Associate Professor, Department of Medicine Penn State College of Medicine |
"Food Insecurity and Chronic Disease Outcomes" April 29, 2026 | Rebekah Walker, PhD
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