Center for Clinical and Translational Science

Established in 2008, the CCTS has been at the forefront of innovative research aimed at reducing the burden of cardiometabolic, vascular, and cancer-related diseases that disproportionately affect our region. As one of ~60 Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) nationwide, we are committed to fostering collaborative efforts that transcend institutional boundaries. Our Center’s regional Partner Network, ‒ consisting of 11 esteemed academic health centers, research institutes and universities across Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana ‒ serves as the cornerstone of our collaborative endeavors. This Network has provided a unique platform for researchers to engage in transdisciplinary research, ultimately driving our vision, mission and aims. The CCTS’s initial goal was to ‘sharpen science’ by catalyzing clinical and translational discovery through internal and external collaborations via engaged research teams. Building on this tradition of partnership, this effort transcended disciplines to bring together Schools and Institutions across our region to advance ‘science through synergy’ of expertise and scholarship, maximizing operational efficiency without duplication. This momentum optimally positions the CCTS to focus more explicitly on generating ‘solutions through science’, tackling barriers to the translation, dissemination and implementation (D&I) of knowledge and innovation.