Introduction
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.
How we accomplish this:
At CCTS, we identify what slows down research, and we try to fix it.
Research Ally
Tap into a team of peer scientists ready to tackle study roadblocks—from accessing clinical data and analyzing big datasets to hitting recruitment goals and building community connections.
Education
We train the next generation of translational scientists and research staff, keeping your team current on best practices, ethics, and regulatory requirements.
Pilot Program
We fund bold ideas that aim to solve tough research challenges—what we call translational science in action.
K12/CATS Affiliate Program
We support junior faculty through mentored career development and hands-on experience. CATS awards build strong, collaborative leaders in translational research—because science is a team sport.