The ICTS offers a wealth of resources at Washington University and across our partner institutions to help investigators at any stage of the translational research process. These resources are available through our core services – each offering specialized tools, education and expertise to support the entire spectrum of clinical and translational research.
A listing of the cores, their services and contact information can be found under each specific category.
Through our commitment to advance research along the clinical and translational science spectrum, the ICTS exerts a comprehensive influence to improve personal, community and population health.

Clinical and Translational Science Spectrum
Goal: Translating Science into Improved Human Health

Preclinical Research: Translation to Humans
Connects science of disease with human medicine

Clinical Research: Translation to Patients
Initial testing of clinical interventions

Clinical Implementation: Translation to Practice
Implementation in real-world settings

Public Health: Translation to Populations
Population-based outcomes studies