Over the last five years, UT Southwestern’s extramural research funding for clinical trials and other types of clinical studies has steadily risen. These successes reflect the hard work of our faculty and our institution’s commitment to build a supportive infrastructure to promote innovative research.

Notably, the growth in extramural funding for clinical research has been diverse. It includes large increases in National Institutes of Health funding (our primary funding source), and significant gains in industry and foundation support.  

Details on these trends broken down by specific study type, department, faculty member, and funding source are available for faculty review in Orbit Reports. Request access by emailing Hong Li, Research Operations Manager in the Office of Clinical Research at ocr@utsouthwestern.edu.  

After reviewing an impressive pool of 26 applicants, the KL2 Clinical Scholar Program is pleased to announce its new cohort (pictured above, from left):

Matthew Campbell, M.D., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics – A pediatric hematologist and oncologist, Dr. Campbell's research interests include musculoskeletal tumors and cellular and immune therapies.

Sanjay Chandrasekaran, M.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine – Dr. Chandrasekaran specializes in hematology and oncology, with a focus on melanoma, advanced skin cancer, and soft tissue and bone sarcomas.

Erica Jones, M.D., Assistant Professor of Neurology – Dr. Jones’ clinical and research interests include health disparities in stroke care, global access to stroke care, and the effect of social determinants of health on stroke outcomes.

Bethany Roehm, M.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine – Dr. Roehm's research covers the areas of general nephrology, heart failure in kidney disease patients, and hypertension.

Over the next two years the new scholars will have time and resources to develop their research and be ready to transition into independently funded scientists.

The KL2 Clinical Scholar Program provides research and career development support from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) for junior faculty engaged in clinical research. It is sponsored by the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program.

Learn how to overcome obstacles such as finding time to write and the intimidation of getting started. This boot camp-style series will help you make scholarly writing a habit.

The Writing Accountability Group (WAG) will meet virtually for eight weeks starting Sept. 11. During that time, you will work on your own scholarly writing, and have individual and group accountability. 

As a prerequisite, you will need a scholarly writing project to work on and a commitment to attend a minimum of five sessions. 

Designed to enhance academic productivity, this workshop is part of the high-quality continuous learning opportunities for faculty funded by UT Southwestern's CTSA Program.  

Didactic Sessions*

Monthly sessions on successful project development and the grant application process are part of the

Clinical Researcher Catalyst, a career development program for clinical researchers.

• Setting the Stage for Your K Award – Aug. 29: Register to attend.

• Techniques and Tips for Writing Every Day – Sept. 26: Register to attend.

• How to Overcome Implicit Bias in Research – Oct. 10: Register to attend.

Clinical Informatics Fellowship

This two-year fellowship is designed for physicians who want to become leaders in the development

and implementation of clinical information systems that support patient care, research, and quality

improvement.

• Apply by Oct. 1. For more information, contact Christoph Lehmann, M.D.

Grant Writing Library*

UT Southwestern faculty members have free access to a grant writing library designed to help

researchers in the process of securing National Institutes of Health funding.

• Request access.

*Sponsored by the UT Southwestern CTSA Program