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Upcoming Educational Events
Jan
14
2026
"Conflict Resolution"
Wednesday, 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Virtual via Zoom
Jan
20
2026
"Cultivating Leadership: Professional Development for Research Professionals"
Tuesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Virtual via Zoom
Jan
20
2026
"How to Apply to the K12 Program"
Tuesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Jan
23
2026
"Adverse Experience Assessment in Clinical Trials"
Friday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Virtual via Zoom
Jan
28
2026
Master Class - Financial Management: Post award
Wednesday 28th, 1:00 pm–Thursday 29th, 3:00 pm
Feb
11
2026
"Effective Communication"
Wednesday, 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Virtual via Zoom
Get to Know the CCTS
Who we are and what we do
CCTS believes health research should raise people’s overall well-being in Chicago and beyond. We help UIC researchers bring health breakthroughs into the world faster.
Collaborate with our peer scientists
Through Research Ally, study teams access CCTS’s team of peer scientists who are ready to collaborate on comprehensive strategies and solutions for translational science challenges.
Learn more about Research Ally
Develop your translational science skills
CCTS's TrACTS (Training and Advancement of Careers in Translational Science) Suite offers a broad, flexible, and integrated set of educational and professional development programs to assist individuals in enhancing their clinical and translational research skills.