Professional Development
The Professional Development Core provides training and education to support early-stage scientists.
The LCTRC strives to provide education and training at all points along the continuum for all who participate in translational science. Our programs provide education and training that begins with medical students and extends beyond postdoctoral training to include seminars and career development for faculty and staff.
Upcoming Events

Nature Masterclasses: Professional Development Training for Scientists
OCTOBER 16, 2025 - 9AM to 10AM - MS Teams

Utilizing Wearable Devices in Clinical Trials: Legal and Privacy Issues You Need to Know
OCTOBER 21, 2025 - 2PM to 3PM - MS Teams

Foundations of Community-Based Participatory Research
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 - NOON to 1PM - MS Teams - This session is part of the 2025-2026 Community-Based Participatory Research Seminar Series.

ISCORE-RC Interactive Training & Seminars for Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC)
A Case Study Training Approach to Adverse Events - OCTOBER 9, 2025 - 3PM to 4PM - Virtual
Trauma Informed Care: Ways to Connect - OCTOBER 17, 2025 - 3PM to 4PM - Virtual

Research Grand Rounds
UofL Research Grand Rounds are held each Thursday from 12 - 1 p.m. in the DOM Conference Room.

Nature Masterclasses
University of Louisville students, faculty, and staff can take any course available through Nature Masterclasses with new account registration using their Louisville.edu email.

Cohorts for Scientists Seeking Major External Funding
The Professional Development Core of the LCTRC hosts a K Cohort (for those seeking a mentored career development award) and a R01 Cohort (for those seeking an independent researcher award) to assist scholars in achieving major institutional funding.
Scholarship Opportunities for Scientists

Support
The Professional Development Core can assist in developing training for early-stage clinician-scientists in a variety of areas. Reach out for assistance finding educational resources and programs.