# Washington University Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (TL1)

> **NIH NIH TL1** · WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · 2020 · $761,065

## Abstract

The goal of the Washington University (WU) TL1 Training Program is to develop a professional translational
workforce through mentored clinical and translational research (CTR) experiences, competency-based
coursework, and personalized training for predoctoral trainees and postdoctoral fellows. Trainees are drawn
from diverse disciplines at WU and our Institute of Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) partners -
University of Missouri-Columbia, Saint Louis University, St. Louis College of Pharmacy, and Goldfarb School
of Nursing. We are requesting support for 10 predocs and 10 postdocs for 1-3 years. To enhance our highly
successful TL1, we propose the following Aims:
1. Promote translational science workforce development by providing outstanding predoctoral and
post-doctoral clinical and T1-T4 translational research training. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
2. Develop tailored learning opportunities for trainees interested in T1-T4 CTR and diversify
programmatic opportunities to include an emphasis on interdisciplinary professional skill training. We
will provide competency-based, individualized development plans, online (on-demand) coursework,
externships, and community engagement opportunities for trainees from multiple disciplines. New externships
in dissemination and implementation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and commercialization will diversify TL1
programmatic opportunities. INTEGRATION
3. Implement innovative methods for tracking and evaluation of TL1 programs, trainees, and alumna
and use this data for program improvement and to measure the changing culture of ICTS research
teams. We will implement the TL1 Evaluation Logic Model, a tool-based analytic approach, to evaluate
engagement in, understanding of, and satisfaction with programmatic offerings. METHODS & PROCESSES
4. Increase interactions between the TL1 faculty, trainees, and fellows with stakeholders, other ICTS
functions, ICTS partners, and CTSA hubs. We will leverage resources, share best practices, and create
learning communities across disciplines to foster patient and community-centered translational research and
training at local, regional, and national levels. COLLABORATION & ENGAGEMENT
5. Provide high-quality, comprehensive informatics training. Through the new WU Institute for Informatics
and our ICTS partners, we will offer new courses, certificates and degree programs in Informatics. We will
integrate informatics methods, tools, and skills into all of our courses and training programs. INFORMATICS
Completion of these aims will result in increased numbers of diverse, well-trained investigators who will lead
multidisciplinary teams. Consistent with national CTSA goals, successful completion of our goals will expand
the workforce of MDs, PhDs, MD/PhDs, and DVMs equipped with high-quality CTR training that can advance
discovery science through the translational spectrum to improve human health.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9883851
- **Project number:** 5TL1TR002344-04
- **Recipient organization:** WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** Jay F. PiccirIllo
- **Activity code:** TL1 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $761,065
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2017-06-19 → 2022-02-28

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9883851

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9883851, Washington University Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (TL1) (5TL1TR002344-04). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-27 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9883851. Licensed CC0.

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