Street view of the Clinical and Translational Research Building on the HSC.

Louisville Clinical & Translational Research Center

Accelerating Research to Improve Health.

Welcome
Our Leadership about

The Louisville Clinical and Translational Research Center drives impactful clinical and translational research to improve the health of our community by connecting researchers, resources and education.

Core Services

The Louisville Clinical and Translational Research Center provides a variety of services, including community engagement and outreach, professional development, funding opportunities, research design consultations and more.
Andrea Behrman is doing research on and analyzing a child's spinal cord.
Community Engagement

Community Engagement

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Professional Development

Professional Development

Medical students listen to a patient at the Lee Clinic
Health Resources (Funding)

Health Resources (Funding)

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Research Design & Compliance

Research Design & Compliance

Learn About the Future of Research at UofL

The University of Louisville (UofL) was awarded $24 million, including $11.7 million from the NIH, to establish the Louisville Clinical and Translational Research Center (LCTRC). This marks the largest investment in clinical research in UofL's history.

Connecting Researchers to Resources

The first round of scholarships have been awarded to support UofL research.
6

Pilot Grants

2

Developmental Grants

7

Presidential Scholars

2

Dean's Research Scholars

Upcoming Events

We host a variety of professional development seminars and events, as well as promote the events of partners throughout the university and community. Click on an event for more information and to register.
Medical student Michaela Carter works with a standarized patient.

Wearable Devices in Clinical Studies: Information Session

AUGUST 12, 2025 - 2PM to 3PM - MS Teams

Wastewater testing research

Using PIVOT to Find Funding

AUGUST 23, 2025 - 2PM to 3PM - MS Teams

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Principles of Scientific Writing with Special Guest Jeffrey Robens

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 - 3PM to 4:30PM - MS Teams

Malcolm MacIntyre on a pediatric treadmill system, designed for use with spinal cord injuries

Launchit Product Innovation Bootcamp Fall 2025

APPLY BY: SEPTEMBER 11, 2025

Law students talking in the courtyard of the Brandeis School of Law.

Why Eating Disorders are So Hard to Treat and How UofL Scientists are on the Verge of a Breakthrough Treatment

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 - 5:30PM to 7PM - CTRB 101/102 

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INSPIRE: Case Closed? Not Quite.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 - 12PM to 2PM - CTRB 101/102 (lunch & CEU provided)

Junior geography major, Sam Kessler

Nature Masterclasses: Professional Development Training for Scientists

OCTOBER 16, 2025 - 9AM to 10AM - MS Teams

Brown Cancer Center high school summer research program, Brown Cancer Center high school summer research program

ISCORE-RC Interactive Training & Seminars for Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC)

Delegation and Deviations: Safeguarding Clinical Trial Integrity - AUGUST 13, 2025 - 3PM to 4PM EST - ISCORE, virtual

ACRP Webinar Replay of Beyond the Protocol: Decision-Making and Critical Thinking in Clinical Research - AUGUST 15, 2025 - 1PM to 2PM EST - ISCORE, virtual

Speed Nano Conference

INSPIRE: Case Closed? Not Quite.

INSPIRE is a quarterly forum for university updates and scientific collaboration. Our next scheduled forum, Case Closed? Not Quite, is set for September 23 in the Clinical & Translational Research Building from noon to 2:00PM. Join us on September 23, 2025 in CTRB 101/102.

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Read More about INSPIRE
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We Invite You to Join Us for Our Community Based Participatory Research Seminar Series

This Fall, learn how to develop meaningful relationships with community members - a vital component to conducting community-driven research. Forming these relationships can be difficult and researchers often don't know where to start. Learn how to create bidirectional relationships to ensure community priorities are centered in research. Find out how UofL supports CBPR and learn how you can get involved as a community partner or citizen scientist. This seminar series is open to the public.

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