UT Southwestern total research spending rose from $492 million in FY19 to $768 million in FY24.

Dear Colleagues,

2024 has been an extraordinary year for our clinical research community! We've launched new initiatives, such as the first ever collaborative UT System Artificial Intelligence (AI) Symposium in Health Care event; launched a data science core, developed novel methods and tools for identifying and recruiting patients for clinical studies, and streamlined the study start up processes with a new eIRB system.

By the numbers, our UT Southwestern faculty were awarded $768 Million in total research support in this past fiscal year. This represents a stunning 56% increase in research spending over the past 5 years (see figure). Of this, support from Federal dollars rose the fastest, increasing by 77% between FY19 and FY2024. Your achievements, from the successful launch of groundbreaking initiatives, to the substantial funding that drives our mission, reflect the dedication, innovation, and collaboration that define our institution. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to advancing science, improving patient care, and fostering a culture of excellence. Together, we look forward to building on this momentum and achieving even greater heights in the year to come.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year! 

Sincerely, 

Eric Peterson, M.D., M.P.H. 

CRPs from the Department of Urology are all smiles as they join in the Clinical Research Professionals Day celebration.

Over the past two years, we’ve worked diligently to strengthen our clinical research workforce. These coordinated efforts culminated in a capstone event, the inaugural UT Southwestern Clinical Research Professionals (CRP) Day, on November 12. The event celebrated our clinical research staff with a luncheon, small tokens of appreciation, fun activities, and an awards ceremony. Over 270 of our colleagues attended to celebrate the dedicated support and contributions of our CRP staff members.

We are thrilled to share this year's awardees:

Rising Star Award | Ahmed Gul

Mentorship Award | Donna Mitchell

Team Spirit Award | Lina Gonzalez Duarte

Best Research Billing Compliance Coordinator | Farzin Ahmed

Best Research Billing Compliance Team | Internal Medicine, Cardiology

Excellence in Clinical Research - Associate Dean's CRP of the Year | Patricia Plumb, RN

Watch an interview with the 2024 Associate Dean’s CRP of the Year, Patricia Plumb, RN.

Left to right: Matthew Campbell, M.D.; Jeremy Louissaint, M.D.; Lauren Truby, M.D.; Sanjay Chandrasekaran, M.D.; Bethany Roehm, M.D.; Emily Adhikari, M.D.; Kara Goss, M.D.; Michael Dohopolski, M.D.; Betty Yang, M.D.; Priscilla Yu, M.D.; Wenjing Zong, M.D.

Our commitment to assisting the next generation of clinical researchers toward successful research careers was highlighted at the Nov. 1 Future Leaders in Clinical Research Symposium. 

The event celebrated the outstanding work of current and past Dean's and KL2 Scholars, showcasing groundbreaking research on topics such as maternal medicine, artificial intelligence, emergency medicine, transplantation, and oncology. 

With these scholarship programs, UT Southwestern provides an unparalleled foundation for junior investigators to thrive and contribute to meaningful advancements in medicine. 

Nominations for the Dean’s Scholar in Clinical Research Program are open through Jan. 10. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this transformative program! 

Clinical Research Accelerator Community Event*

Join other clinical researchers to create connections and community. 

• January 28, 5-7 p.m. at the Faculty Club. Register here.

Community Health Grant Opportunities*

The UTSW CTSA is happy to announce two grant opportunities to support research benefiting community health priorities and foster community-academic partnerships.

Applications close Feb. 28.

• Planning Grant

The aim of the Planning Grant is to support the development of new, innovative, and impactful research projects that are conducted in community-based and/or clinical settings and have the potential to lead to future community-engaged research opportunities.

Awardees will receive up to $15,000. Apply here.

• Pilot Grant

The aim of the Pilot Grant is to support research studies testing novel approaches to address health problems through community-engaged implementation.

Awardees will receive up to $30,000. Apply here.

M.S.H.I. Application Deadline Extended

This program offers a unique opportunity to delve deep into the dynamic world of health informatics and explore its transformative impact on health care. Graduates of this program have pursued careers as data analysts, data scientists, health information managers, health IT project managers, and many other roles at the intersection of health care and data.‌ 

• Applications Extended to Dec. 31. Apply Here.

Training for Clinical Investigators*

Interested in expanding your knowledge in clinical and translational research? Earn a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (M.S.C.I) or a certification in Clinical Investigation from the Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health (OSPH). The curriculum is designed to prepare investigators for academic or industry careers. 

• Application Deadline: April 30. Explore the programs.

Writing Accountability Group*

The Writing Accountability workshop is designed to make scholarly writing a habit. The series includes sessions in which researchers will work on their own scholarly writing accompanied by individual and group accountability. Individuals are asked to bring their own scholarly writing project to work on during the sessions. 

• 2 cohorts begin Spring 2025! Sign up here.

*Sponsored by the UT Southwestern CTSA Program