# Increasing the Social Science Impact of Biomedical Research

> **NIH NIH TL1** · SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, THE · 2020 · $34,123

## Abstract

Training Core (TL1) - Abstract
The objective of the Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI) TL1 training program is to give pre- and
postdoctoral fellows a unique experience in cutting-edge methodological and analytical approaches aimed at
making them efficient in the complex arena of translational and precision medicine. This program’s affiliation to
a basic research institute instead of a medical school gives it a unique position and strength by offering
education in basic research, drug discovery and development, preclinical models, and mechanistic insights into
diseases. With a strong emphasis on team science and the integration of attending physicians from Scripps
Health in all projects, this program will produce leaders with the skills required to conduct transformative
translational science. To date, this young program has trained only predoctoral fellows. All 8 who have
graduated, publishing 31 papers in the process, have remained in science, and 6 students remain supported
by the program. Based on this success, and after thorough analysis of what bottlenecks remain in the delivery
of efficient translational research, we will implement a series of changes to enhance our program by carrying
out 3 specific aims:
Specific Aim 1. Expand the current coursework to deliver cutting-edge clinical-translational research
competencies and enhance mentorship. This objective will be achieved by adding new courses aimed at
addressing the most current scientific and medical issues. Mentorship will be reinforced by coordinating each
project around monthly meetings with presentation of progress.
Specific Aim 2. Expand the current TL1 program to provide the full representation of trainees
necessary for successful clinical-translational projects. In addition to our successful predoctoral program,
we will include a 3-year postdoctoral pathway to add translational competencies beyond PhD completion.
Specific Aim 3. Increase diversity in our training program. Precision medicine cannot be achieved without
an acute perception of diversity. Our efforts will be targeted at increasing the number of underrepresented
students in our program by adding recruitment relationships with colleges and graduate schools serving these
populations.
These changes and evolution of the program come at a remarkable time with two exciting developments at
TSRI: the integration of the California Institute for Biomedical Research (Calibr) a drug-discovery and
development institute that will allow training of TL1 students in that field, and the creation of a Scripps
Research Biosciences College in 2018.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10089675
- **Project number:** 3TL1TR002551-03S1
- **Recipient organization:** SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, THE
- **Principal Investigator:** Luc Teyton
- **Activity code:** TL1 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $34,123
- **Award type:** 3
- **Project period:** 2018-05-01 → 2023-04-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10089675

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10089675, Increasing the Social Science Impact of Biomedical Research (3TL1TR002551-03S1). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10089675. Licensed CC0.

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