By Laurel White
The UW–Madison School of Education is now an official partner of the University of Wisconsin Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR), an organization that supports research that directly benefits human health.
The School of Education joins a roster of ICTR partners at UW–Madison that includes the School of Medicine and Public Health, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, School of Veterinary Medicine, and College of Engineering. ICTR also has a formal partnership with the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, a leader in rural health.
Dorothy Farrar-Edwards, associate dean of research at the School of Education, says the new partnership will be mutually beneficial.
“I am very excited that we have formalized the relationship,” Farrar-Edwards said. “There are resources and expertise the School of Education brings to the table that help ICTR achieve its mission, and this partnership also ensures School of Education faculty, research scientists, and graduate students have full access to ICTR resources.”
ICTR offers a wide range of training, support, and other research infrastructure resources to researchers. That includes grant funding for projects, help with participant recruitment, access to data management tools, government compliance support, writing workshops, and mentorship opportunities.
Leaders at ICTR say they’re pleased to begin the official partnership with the School of Education.
“The School of Education has long been a valued collaborator, so we at ICTR are excited to take the next step and formalize our mutually enriching partnership,” said Allan Brasier, executive director of ICTR. “We know that it will only continue to grow over the coming years.”
ICTR’s co-executive director, Beth Burnside, echoed that sentiment.
“Translational research relies heavily on educating and training the next generation of investigators who understand the many factors that go into delivering innovation to patients and communities,” Burnside said. “This partnership will continue to ensure that the most forward-thinking mentorship approaches support our vision of a healthier Wisconsin.”
More information about ICTR and its broad portfolio of resources and support for researchers is available here.