The Institute for Clinical Research Education

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.

State of the Division Address

Over the years, the Division of General Internal Medicine has expanded tremendously. To view slides of the State of the Division Address of Wishwa Kapoor, MD, MPH, click here.

News and Information about Programs

• For information about the National Institutes of Health (NIH) commitment to supporting the next generation of biomedical researchers, click here.
• Two new K22 funding opportunities have been announced. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is offering a K22 for postdocs transitioning to faculty, and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is offering a K22 for postdocs who have diverse backgrounds and are underrepresented in neuroscience research.
• The NIH is inviting comments regarding changes to regulations governing loan repayment programs. For more information, click here.
• Clinical Research Scholars Program (CRSP) alumnus Steven Little, PhD, was featured by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently for his work on the body's intelligent healing mechanisms. Dr. Little received the Young Investigator Award from the Society for Biomaterials in 2012.
• The ICRE and the CTSI are pleased to announce the availability of 1-year Predoctoral Fellowships in Clinical and Translational Research. For more information, click here.