We were proud to celebrate our IIMS Director, Dr. Robert Clark, who was recognized for his outstanding contributions to Veterans Affairs research. Dr. Clark was selected as one of six distinguished investigators honored during the VA’s 100th Anniversary of Research celebration.
This milestone year commemorated a century of groundbreaking medical innovation. The ceremony showcased the extraordinary achievements of VA researchers who have shaped the future of Veteran care. The theme for this year, “100 Years of Research,” honored the researchers and staff whose pioneering efforts led to some of the most significant medical breakthroughs in history—from the invention of the CAT scan and pacemaker to the first liver transplant. These innovations have continued to transform health outcomes for Veterans and the wider public.
The ceremony is available to view on YouTube at the link below. Dr. Clark's recognition begins at approximately 24 minutes into the program.
Congratulations to the 2025–2026 IIMS/CTSA Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) Pilot Project Awardees on their outstanding proposals and commitment to advancing translational research. We look forward to seeing the progress and contributions your work will bring to the field and our community.
The Synergy of Community and Educational Partners: Developing a Model for Engaging Underserved Communities Lisa Kilpela, PhD & Carolyn Becker, PhD
The Emergency Department Obstetrical Readiness Quality Initiative Katherine Remick, MD & Patrick Ramsey, MD, MSPH
Smartphone-Based Risk Screening and Intervention in Prehospital Settings: A CTS Pilot Study to Overcome Access Barriers Jeffrey Rollman, PhD(c), MPH, NRP
Unlocking Information in Legacy Medical Records for Research
Mahanaz Syed, MS, PhD & Jannine Cody, PhD
Clinical Translation and Validation of Dried Plasma Spot Cards Jeremy Tanner, MD, MPH & Tiffany Kautz, PhD
Patient-Centric Approach to Identifying EHR Data Discrepancies: A Feasibility Study Zhan Wang, PhD & Meredith Zozus, PhD
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to all applicants. The quality of submissions reflect the strength and depth of our research community.
We’re proud to recognize Vanessa Young, a current PhD candidate in the Translational Sciences program, for her recent publication in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Translational Technology Resource (TTR) Award Now Accepting Applications! by iims-ctsa@uthscsa.edu
The Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science (IIMS) is now accepting applications for Translational Technology Resource (TTR) awards to support genetic analyses at the single-cell level and spatial level. The proposed research must have relevance to clinical and/or translational science.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Proposals received on or before the 15th of a given month will be reviewed by the 15th of the following month.
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