Jul 21 2026
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"Study Start Up"

Tuesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Virtual via Zoom
Jul 24 2026
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“Research Results Dissemination & Participant Engagement: Closing the Loop in Community-Based Research”

Friday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Virtual via Zoom
Aug 26 2026
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“Master Class - What’s Community Got to Do With It?”

Wednesday 26th, 1:00 pm–Thursday 27th, 3:00 pm
Virtual via Zoom
Aug 28 2026
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“Incorporating Correlative Studies into Clinical Trials”

Friday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Virtual via Zoom
Sep 15 2026
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“How to submit to the IRB”

Tuesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Virtual via Zoom
Oct 20 2026
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“IND Regulations”

Tuesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Virtual via Zoom
Nov 17 2026
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“Top 10 Reasons for Modifications from the IRB”

Tuesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Virtual via Zoom
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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.

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.