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Warren McKinney

Former CTSI scholar appointed Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute VP for Equity in Research

Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute (HHRI) announced that Warren McKinney, PhD, has been named HHRI’s VP for Equity in Research. In this role, he also joins the HHRI Board of Directors and the institute’s executive leadership team
3 CTSI individuals smiling

Coaching transforms researchers and institutions

Ever since CTSI began coaching its scholars in 2015, those scholars have gone on to secure major NIH awards, receive promotions, and conduct cutting-edge research that’s making a meaningful impact on people’s lives.
Sanju Koirala

Driven to be a Purposeful Scientist

Meet Sanju Koirala, a first-year graduate student who is passionate about making science more equitable and accessible to students from underrepresented backgrounds globally.
Koushik Paul

Former CTSI scholar addresses health inequities faced by local Native community

Koushik Paul, an alumnus of CTSI’s Pathways to Research Program (PReP) is complementing his education at the University of Minnesota Medical School with hands-on community engagement work.
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Dr. Sharon Washington Shares Her Journey in Antiracism Work

Dr. Washington shares her story, vision, and how she is working with the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health.
Brooke Cunningham

Former CTSI scholar to lead new, equity-focused Minnesota Department of Health bureau

University of Minnesota faculty member and former CTSI scholar Brooke Cunningham, MD, PhD, has been tapped to lead the recently created Health Equity Bureau at the Minnesota Department of Health.
clarence jones

Recognizing Clarence Jones for CEARCH Management Council Service 2017-2021

During his four-year tenure, Clarence contributed in many ways to the Council and CTSI.
Casey Dorr

Casey Dorr Joins CTSI to Co-direct Its Summer Programs

The summer programs are the Pathways to Research Program and the Advanced Pathways to Research Program.
2021

Top 10 Stories of 2021

Here are our top 10 most-read stories from the Office of Academic Clinical Affairs in 2021.
Colleen

Community-University Health Care Center CEO Colleen McDonald Diouf Awarded 2021-2022 Charlotte Striebel Equity Award

The Charlotte Striebel Equity Award recognizes a University of Minnesota faculty or staff member who goes above and beyond.