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 -- The ICTS delivers services that help advance research from T0 to T4.
Clinical and Translational Science Spectrum —
The ICTS delivers services that help advance research from T0 to T4.

Goal: Translating Science into Improved Human Health

T0: Preclinical Research

Inform future research in humans

T1: Translation to Humans

Initial testing of clinical interventions

T2: Translation to Clinical Settings

Inform evidence-based guidelines

T3: Translation to Practice

Implementation in real-world settings

T4: Translation to Populations

Population-based outcomes studies