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IIMS/CTSA
IIMS Application for 2013-2018 FundingAreas of Emphasis
• Health disparities in the South Texas region• Collaborations with regional partners, especially in military/veteran health
• San Antonio Military Health System• South Texas Veterans Health Care System
• Building clinical research networks through the TRCC• Enhancement and diversification of the translational science workforce
• Mentoring• New Translational Science PhD program• Career development programs
• Active engagement with community stakeholders• Practice-Based Research Networks
• Development of novel therapeutics• Center for Innovation in Drug Discovery (UTHSCSA-UTSA partnership)
IIMS/CTSA
Summary of the Review
• Overall very positive comments and scores• Scoring patterns – 6 reviewers per section
• High marks from 4 or 5 reviewers• Less enthusiasm from 1 or 2 reviewers
• Overall score of 25• Ranked 10th out of 29 submissions
• 15 centers were funded
IIMS/CTSA
Areas of Concern orPerceived Lack of Clarity
• Diffuseness – 13 partner institutions• But the range of partners was also seen as a major strength
• Imbalance among partners• All 4 PIs from UTHSCSA (but 2 also from VA)• Majority of resources utilized at UTHSCSA
• Lack of clarity• Resource allocation• Plan for withdrawing resources• Program Income System
IIMS/CTSA
Uniformly Highly Rated Aspects
• Serving our vulnerable Hispanic population• Strong military affiliations – DoD and VA• Sustained success and growth areas
• Clinical Research Units• Practice-Based Research Networks
• Education and career development programs• Community engagement programs• Translational Pilot Project Program• Continuous quality improvement using Lean Six Sigma methods