Translating Research into Impact: TL1 Trainees Explore Tech Transfer with the OTM

In recent years, St. Louis has been recognized as a growing city, with numerous opportunities emerging in medicine and technology. The internationally celebrated Cortex Innovation District has been a significant driver, accelerating economic growth in the St. Louis region. Earlier this month, the WashU Medicine Clinical Research Training Center (CRTC) TL1 trainees had a chance […]

CRTC Community Members Announced among 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors®

The WashU Medicine Department of Medicine (DOM) recently shared, by division, which DOM faculty members were selected among the 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors®. We are so proud of the numerous alumni and program leaders from the Clinical Research Training Center who have been announced, demonstrating their commitment to excellence in healthcare provision. Endocrinology, Metabolism […]

WashU Program Cultivates the Next Generation of Clinical Research Professionals

In a world where clinical research drives life-changing advancements in healthcare, it is critical to have a team of well-informed, skilled, and dedicated professionals to carry out clinical trials. The Clinical Research Professional Apprenticeship was developed at the WashU Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS), advancing the institute’s strong commitment to building a workforce […]

CRTC Program Director and Alumni Recognized for Exceptional Ambulatory Care

The WashU Medicine Department of Medicine recently announced their top scoring providers for the 2024-2025 Ambulatory Patient Experience. We’re proud to share that our K12 Oncology Director, Ramaswamy Govindan, MD, and numerous CRTC alumni were recognized for this achievement. Our program director and alumni proudly represented the Divisions of Bone Marrow Transplant, Endocrinology, Metabolism & […]

Celebrating the 2025 MSCI Award Recipients

Award recipients applaud one another at the 2025 Joint Master's Programs Commencement and Recognition Ceremony.

The 2025 Joint Master’s Programs Commencement and Recognition Ceremony was not only a time to celebrate the achievements of our graduates, but also an opportunity to honor individuals who stood out for their exceptional commitment to clinical investigation—whether in mentoring, teaching, or scholarship. Please join us in congratulating this year’s Master of Science in Clinical […]

Congratulations to our MSCI, MTPCI, and TL1 Graduates!

All faculty and graduates at the 2025 Joint Master's Programs Commencement and Recognition Ceremony

Last Friday’s Joint Master’s Programs Commencement and Recognition Ceremony was a momentous occasion for the Clinical Research Training Center (CRTC). It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate individuals completing the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI), Mentored Training Program in Clinical Investigation (MTPCI), and the TL1 Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Clinical Research Programs. Also joining […]

TL1 Trainees Partner with the CCHPR to Deepen Community Ties in St. Louis

TL1 trainees and community members come together to deepen relations in St. Louis

The Clinical Research Training Center (CRTC) TL1 program recently partnered with the Center for Community Health Partnership & Research (CCHPR) for an impactful day of community engagement. Serving as a Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) session, this four-hour retreat encouraged two-way learning and building stronger community-academic ties. We are truly grateful to the CCHPR team—Hilary […]

TL1 Trainees Make their Mark at the ACTS Conference in Washington, DC

TL1 Trainees pose for a photo in front of the Capitol.

The Clinical Research Training Center TL1 trainees recently attended the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) 2025 conference in Washington, DC from April 14 to April 17. The conference offered four days of scientific sessions and networking with other trainees and leaders in the clinical and translational science community.

Enroll Now in Bench Fundamentals for Translational Research

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The Clinical Research Training Center is now enrolling graduate students for the Bench Fundamentals for Translational Research course. Taught by Leonard Maggi, Jr., PhD, MSCI, Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology, this three-credit course is designed to introduce fellows-in-training and future physician scientists to the core principles of scientific investigation.

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James Krings, MD, MSCI

For James Krings, MD, MSCI, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care, settling in at WashU for his career in scientific research seems always to have been written in the stars. Originally from St. Louis, MO, Krings returned home after attending medical school at Stanford University and completing his residency at Northwestern […]