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Research Education, Training, & Career Development Program

Master of Science in Clinical ResearchKL2 – Mentored Clinical and Translational Research ScholarsTL1 – Medical Scientist Training

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Atlanta Clinical & Translational Science InstituteCommunity Discovery Training

Master of Science in Clinical Research

In order to achieve excellence in the 21st century, investigators undertaking

clinical and translational research must couple their knowledge of medicine and

biology with analytic sciences including statistical reasoning, decision analysis,

probability theory, analytical epidemiology, and informatics. They must also have

an understanding of the principles of evidence-based medicine, implementation

science, bioethics, clinical trial design, regulations involving human subjects and

animals, scientific and grant writing, and responsible conduct of research.

The Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) degree program from

the Emory University Laney Graduate School provides didactic and mentored

clinical and translational research training. The degree is designed for

participants who hold a doctorate or equivalent degree (such as physicians

and PhD-level scientists) and have demonstrated a commitment to a career in

clinical investigation. Pre-doctoral (medical or PhD graduate) students may

apply to the MSCR program through the TL1-Medical Scientist Training

Program (dual degree program).

The MSCR requires a minimum of 30 academic credit hours, which include

classes, a research thesis, and a written grant proposal. Full-time students com-

plete two semesters of class work in the first year. The summer and second year

consist of completing required rotations (IRB and Clinical Research Network),

research project, thesis, and grant. Mentoring is by an established and successful

federally-funded clinical investigator.

Admission is rolling, and applications are accepted until the class is full. For

selected qualified applicants, tuition scholarships are available from the Atlanta

Clinical & Translational Science Institute (ACTSI), funded by a NIH Clinical and

Translational Science Award (CTSA). Further information is available online:

ACTSI.org/RETCD

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MSCR CurriculumCORE COURSES

Introduction to Clinical and Translational ResearchAnalytic Methods for Clinical and Translational Research I and IIBiostatisticsData ManagementCommunity Engagement/Health Disparities in Clinical ResearchClinical Trial Design and AnalysisScientific and Grant Writing for Clinical and Translational ResearchFundamentals of BioinformaticsClinical Research ColloquiumAnalysis of Clinical Research DataEthical, Legal, and Social Issues of Responsible Clinical ResearchRotation in the Clinical Research Network (CRN)Rotation on the Institutional Review Board (IRB)

ELECTIVE COURSES

Electives offered include Behavioral Science and Health Education, Bioinformat-ics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, and Biology and Biological Sciences. Also offered are tracks in Global Health and Biomedical

Informatics.

MSCR class with mentors and program directors

RETCD Executive CommitteeHenry M. Blumberg, MD, Program DirectorProfessor of Medicine, Division of Infectious DiseasesEmory University School of MedicineProfessor of Epidemiology and Global HealthEmory University Rollins School of Public Health

Thomas R. Ziegler, MD, Program Co-DirectorDirector, TL1 and Associate Director, Emory Clinical Research Network (CRN)Director, Center for Clinical and Molecular NutritionProfessor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and LipidsEmory University School of Medicine

Robert Butera, PhD Professor of Bioengineering School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology

Cam Escoffery, PhD, MPH, CHESClinical Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science and Health EducationEmory University Rollins School of Public Health

Anne Fitzpatrick, PhD, MScAssistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonology, Allergy/Immunology, Cystic Fibrosis, Sleep Emory University School of Medicine Mitchel Klein, PhDResearch Assistant Professor of Environmental andOccupational Health EpidemiologyEmory University Rollins School of Public Health

Amita Manatunga, PhDProfessor of Biostatistics and BioinformaticsEmory University Rollins School of Public Health

Patricia Marsteller, PhDDirector, Emory College Center for Science EducationHughes Science Initiative and SUREEmory University

Greg S. Martin, MD, MScAssociate Program Director, CRN, Emory University Hospital MidtownAssociate Professor and Associate Division Director for Critical Care, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care MedicineEmory University School of Medicine Director of Research, Emory Center for Critical Care

John E. McGowan Jr., MD, MSCR Co-DirectorProfessor of EpidemiologyEmory University Rollins School of Public HealthProfessor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)Emory University School of Medicine

Igho Ofotokun, MD, MScAssociate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases Emory University School of Medicine

Douglas F. Paulsen, PhDAssociate Dean for Graduate StudiesDirector, MS and PhD Programs in Biomedical SciencesProfessor of Pathology and Anatomy Morehouse School of Medicine

Alexander Quarshie, MD, MScAssociate Director, Morehouse School of Medicine MSCR ProgramDirector, Biostatistical and Data Management CenterResearch Assistant Professor of Community Healthand Preventive MedicineMorehouse School of Medicine

William M. Shafer, PhD Professor of Microbiology and ImmunologyGraduate Division of Biological and Biomedical SciencesEmory UniversitySenior Research Career ScientistVA Medical Center (Atlanta)

Andi L. Shane, MD, MPH, MScAssociate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious DiseasesEmory University School of Medicine

RETCD Advisory Committee

David S. Stephens, MD, Chair, PI, ACTSIVice President for ResearchWoodruff Health Sciences CenterStephen W. Schwarzmann Distinguished Professor of MedicineDivision of Infectious DiseasesEmory University School of Medicine

Don P. Giddens, PhD, Co-ChairProfessor of Biomedical EngineeringEmory University and Georgia Institute of Technology

David Satcher, MD, PhD, Co-ChairDirector, Center of Excellence on Health DisparityPoussaint-Satcher-Cosby Chair in Mental HealthMorehouse School of Medicine

Gang Bao, PhDRobert A. Milton Chair in Biomedical EngineeringCollege of Engineering Distinguished ProfessorEmory University and Georgia Institute of Technology

Arlene B. Chapman, MDDirector, Emory CRNProfessor of Medicine, Renal DivisionEmory University School of Medicine

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Carlos del Rio, MDHubert Professor and Chair, Department of Global HealthEmory University Rollins School of Public HealthProfessor of Medicine, Division of Infectious DiseasesEmory University School of MedicineCo-Director, Emory Center for AIDS Research (CFAR)

Nadine Kaslow, PhDProfessor of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesEmory University School of MedicineChief Psychologist, Grady Memorial Hospital

Jeffrey P. Koplan, MD, MPHVice President for Global HealthDirector, Global Health InstituteEmory University

Kathleen R. Miner, PhDAssociate Dean for Applied HealthProfessor of Behavioral Sciences and Health EducationEmory University Rollins School of Public Health

Elizabeth Ofili, MD, MPH, Sr. Co-PI, ACTSIDirector, Morehouse School of Medicine, MSCR ProgramProfessor of Medicine and Chief, CardiologyDirector, MSM Clinical Research CenterMorehouse School of Medicine

Charles Parkos, MD, PhDProfessor of PathologyDirector, MD/PhD ProgramEmory University School of Medicine

Tristram G. Parslow, MD, PhDProfessor and Chair of Pathology and Laboratory MedicineEmory University School of Medicine

Jeff M. Sands, MD, Co-PI, ACTSIDirector, ACTSI Pilot Grants Associate Dean, Clinical and Translational ResearchDirector, Renal DivisionJuha P. Kokko Professor of MedicineEmory University School of Medicine

Barbara J. Stoll, MD, Co-PI, ACTSIProfessor and G. W. Brumley Jr. Chair of PediatricsEmory University School of MedicineMedical DirectorChildren’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston

Keith D. Wilkinson, PhDProfessor of BiochemistryDirector, Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical SciencesEmory University

Stuart M. Zola, PhDDirector, Yerkes National Primate Research CenterProfessor of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesEmory University School of MedicineSenior Research Career ScientistVA Medical Center (Atlanta)

RETCD Other FacultyClaudia Adkison, JD, PhDJohn Banja, PhDJose N. Binongo, PhD, MS, MEdJohn Boring, PhD, MSCRWright Caughman, MDSteven Culler, PhDRobert Davis, MD, MPHArri Eisen, PhDMary Galinski, PhDDavid M. Guidot, MD, MPHClifford J. Gunthel, MDDennis Liotta, PhDRobert Nerem, PhDAzhar Nizam, MSMarc OvercashKerry PelusoSarah B. Putney, JD/CIPBrenda Seiton, JDLeslee Shaw, PhDTodd Sherer, PhDWinifred Wilkins Thompson, PhD, MSWKristin West, JD

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MSCR Application Process

MSCR applications are reviewed by the Research Education, Training, & Career Development (RETCD) Executive Committee. Candidates are selected on the basis of academic qualifications, departmental recommendations, diversity, and multidisciplinary background. Information on the programs, applications, and instructions are available online: ACTSI.org/RETCD

KL2 – MENTORED CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH SCHOLARSThe KL2 - Mentored Clinical and Translational Research Scholars program is supported by a NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) and provides didactic and mentored clinical and translational research training. The program is open to Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Morehouse School of Medicine junior faculty with a doctorate (MD or PhD), at the level of instructor or assistant professor, who are committed to a career in clinical and/or translational research. The MSCR is the didactic portion of the research training. Those funded receive 75% salary support, research costs, and tuition for the MSCR. Candidates are selected through a competitive process. Applications are due on March 1.

TL1 – MEDICAL SCIENTIST TRAINING The MD/MSCR and PhD/MSCR dual degree programs support pre-doctoral clinical and translational research training for medical students and other health professionals pursuing doctorate degrees in public health, biomedical sciences, and nursing. Stipends and tuition support are available under the Medical Scientist Training Program to candidates not supported by a NIH or other federal grant. Applications are due on March 15. Further information is available online: ACTSI.org/RETCD

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MSCR APPLICATIONFor application to the Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) degree program, the following must be submitted by email to csroka@emory.edu

1. NIH Biosketch2. Research project thesis proposal3. Commitment letter* from Department Chair to provide: Applicant salary/stipend during study Protected time (40+ hr/wk) to complete requirements Thesis research mentor4. Mentor NIH Biosketch, other support, and commitment letter*5. Request for tuition scholarship if applicable * Letters should be sent directly from the writer

Dr. Jeannie Visootsak, KL2 scholar and MSCR graduate, with study participant

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Further information about the ACTSI Research Education, Training, & Career Development program (MSCR, KL2, and TL1) is available online: ACTSI.org/RETCD

Contact: Cheryl Sroka1599 Building 1599 Clifton Road NE, Room 6.112Atlanta, GA 30322404-727-5096404-727-5021 (fax)csroka@emory.edu

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