CTSI Translational Research Development Program (TRDP)

The University of Minnesota Clinical and Translational Science Institute Translational Research Development Program (TRDP) provides institutional research funds for predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees with a demonstrable and significant interest in clinical or translational research focused on human health. The program aims to provide an opportunity for early stage investigators to gain significant experience with clinical and translational research as a foundation for the development of an independent research career focused on human health. Research funds (maximum of $16,000 available for up to two years) are designed to support a modest research project that will result in a publication in a peer reviewed journal.

Past MSTP student projects:

Dan Beisang
Project Title: Quantitative assessment of the diversity of the neonatal T cell repertoire

Jenna Dick  
Understanding adaptive natural killer cells in malaria

Sakeen Kashem  
Langerhans cell function in controlling fungal immunity and commensalism

David Knorr
Project Title: Evaluation of the CD4+ T cell response against influenza following hematopoietic cell transplantation

Carlos Perez Kerkvliet  
Unraveling GR-driven regulation of cancer phenotypes in breast cancer

Anja Srienc  
Cortical Spreading Depression as a Biomarker of Brain Injury During Neurosurgery

Brian Sweis  
Translational approach to resolve neurobiologically distinct decision-making dysfunctions in addiction

Alexa Weingarden
Project Title: Bacterial bile acid metabolism in fecal transplantation treatment of Clostridium difficile infection