Services

The University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) offers a comprehensive suite of services to support researchers at every stage of the research process—from idea generation and study design to implementation, dissemination, and community engagement. Serving as a centralized gateway to expertise, resources, and collaboration, CTSI helps streamline and accelerate research that improves health. If you’re unsure where to start or need help navigating CTSI’s offerings, you can easily submit a question or request by clicking the button provided.

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Regulatory Knowledge & Support

  • Delivers personalized consultations and group training on compliance and regulatory pathways.
  • Promotes Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ethical research conduct.
  • Offers support for IRB submissions, IND/IDE processes, and other regulatory requirements.

Biostatistics, Epidemiology, & Research Design

  • Offers expert consultations in study design and statistical analysis.
  • Provides data analysis services and tailored investigator mentoring.
  • Supports grant preparation and methodological rigor.

Implementation Lab

  • Collaborates with health operations partners to advance goals through Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) Science.
  • Applies cutting-edge methods to bridge the gap between evidence and practice.
  • Supports real-world uptake of innovations and interventions.

Human-Centered Design

  • Applies a structured, iterative approach to problem solving that centers user needs.
  • Enhances innovation by engaging stakeholders throughout the design process.
  • Offers training and facilitation for integrating HCD into research planning and implementation.

Clinical Research Facilities

  • Maintains specialized research space and infrastructure for clinical studies.
  • Enhances efficiency, quality, and innovation in clinical research execution.
  • Offers resources for study conduct, including staffing, equipment, and oversight.

Biomedical Informatics

  • Provides training and support for cohort discovery, data integration, and electronic health record utilization.
  • Develops custom informatics tools and software solutions.
  • Assists with data governance and secure management across the research lifecycle.

Community PARTners

  • Connects researchers with community members and organizations.
  • Facilitates bidirectional partnerships that promote participation and trust.
  • Supports community-engaged research efforts.

Innovation

  • Offers advanced training, workshops, and seminars on commercialization pathways.
  • Helps researchers translate scientific discoveries into market-ready solutions.
  • Provides access to entrepreneurship resources and innovation networks.

Pilot Funding

  • Provides competitive pilot funding to support early-stage translational research.
  • Prioritizes novel, high-potential projects that can catalyze further funding or implementation.
  • Encourages interdisciplinary and community-engaged approaches.

Clinical Trial Accelerator

  • Streamlines clinical trial startup and execution.
  • Assists with recruitment, enrollment, IRB navigation, and operational barriers.
  • Supports regulatory alignment and timeline acceleration.

Research Participation

  • Facilitates public engagement in research across age groups and health conditions.
  • Provides recruitment and retention support.

Team Science & Workforce Development

  • Develops the translational workforce through education, training, and leadership development.
  • Emphasizes team-based approaches to science and entrepreneurship.
  • Supports faculty, staff, and trainees with skill-building programs and mentorship.