The Institute for Clinical Research Education (ICRE) is the home for the University of Pittsburgh's premier clinical and translational research training programs as well as the home for the Research Education and Career Development Core of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI).
The ICRE's primary objectives are to develop, nurture, and support a cadre of clinical and translational scientists by building on the University of Pittsburgh's existing clinical research training programs to establish a comprehensive program with activities ranging from early research exposure for high school students to programs for faculty.
Linking You with the Tools for Success
The ICRE offers customized training opportunities at every stage of the career pipeline for clinician-educators and researchers in clinical and translational science. Please view our right sidebar to navigate the career pipeline.
ICRE Annual Report
Since 2005, the ICRE has grown to become one of the premier clinical and translational research training programs in the nation. To see the 2007–2008 annual report, click here.
News and Information
- Dr. Sam Poloyac will be offering his course, CLRES 3140 Introduction to Translational Research in the Health Sciences, in the Fall 2009 semester. This course will provide students with a comprehensive survey of the processes involved in translating research discoveries into practices that promote health and prevent disease. The course will be held on Thursdays beginning September 3rd - December 17th from 5 -7pm in 305A Parkvale. If you are interested in learning more about this course, please see the course description on our website: http://www.icre.pitt.edu/courses/courses.aspx
- Applications for the RAND-University of Pittsburgh Scholars Program are currently being accepted, click here for more information.
- Wishwa N. Kapoor, MD, MPH, Director of the ICRE, was recently selected as the Distinguished Educator of the Year by the Association for Clinical Research Training (ACRT). This national award recognizes one individual who is an innovator in clinical research education, an outstanding mentor, and a national leader. The award will be presented to Dr. Kapoor at the annual meeting of the ACRT in April 2009.
- Mark S. Roberts, MD, MPP, Director of Degree-Granting Programs of the ICRE, was selected to receive a 2009 Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award for his commitment to the education of students at the University of Pittsburgh, where he holds faculty appointments in the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Public Health, and the School of Engineering.
- The ICRE is Going Green!
In an effort to become more environmentally conscientious, ICRE faculty, staff, and students have been actively finding ways to cut down on waste in our offices. By recycling paper and plastics, curbing the use of printed handouts, and using washable dishes and silverware instead of paper and plastic, we are trying to do our part to protect the environment! In the coming weeks you will find tips posted around our offices with ways that you can help us protect our environment. If you have any ideas to help us in the “ICRE Going Green” effort, please email us at kushja@upmc.edu. - The 2009 FIT Program will be held July 11–16, 2009, at the University of Utah, College of Pharmacy. Mid-career faculty from Schools/Colleges of Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health Professions are encouraged to apply. More information can be found at our website http://www.accpri.org/fit/index.aspx.
