The Washington University Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS) hosted its 6th Annual Symposium and Poster Display on Friday, May 17, 2024.
Photographer: Darin Morley
This year’s theme, “Mind the Gap: Overcoming Barriers in Translational Science”, centered on the unique role of translational science, which focuses on innovation that overcomes challenges. The event was held in-person, offering opportunities for attendees to connect and visit while on the WashU School of Medicine Campus.
The symposium kicked off with a welcome from ICTS Director William Powderly, MD. Powderly reflected on the ICTS’ achievements and discussed future initiatives as the ICTS embarks upon its 17th year of consecutive funding from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) of the National Institutes of Health.
Following the welcoming remarks was a research panel that focused on addressing the gap between early-phase research and clinical trials. These panelists were featured:
- Kory Lavine, MD, PhD; Professor of Medicine (Cardiology), Developmental Biology, Pathology, and Immunology
- Rachel Presti, MD, PhD; Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)
- Christina Stallings, PhD; Professor of Molecular Microbiology
- Fumihiko Urano, MD, PhD; Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology), Pathology and Immunology
The panel was moderated by Christina Gurnett, MD, PhD, ICTS Associate Director.
Photographer: Darin Morley
Next up were presentations that helped to address the gap between clinical trials and implementation into clinical practice and population health. Powderly served as moderator. Attendees heard from the following speakers on individual topics:
- Brett Maricque, PhD; Assistant Professor of Genetics; “Towards Greater Equity in Genomics: A Community-Engaged Approach”
- Laura Marks, MD, PhD; Assistant Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases); “From Garbage to Knowledge: Leveraging Basic Science to Inform Clinical Care for People who Inject Drugs”
- Nandini Raghuraman, MD, MSCI; Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology; “De-Implementation of Low-Value Care”
Photographer: Darin Morley
Prior to the symposium, an electronic poster display was featured on the ICTS website. A total of 24 posters were submitted and reviewed by 10 ICTS faculty, and winners displayed their posters in-person at the symposium.
The ICTS extends a sincere thank you to all the speakers, attendees, faculty, and staff who helped to make the symposium a success! A special thanks goes out to symposium co-sponsors, including the Institute for Public Health, the Institute for Informatics, Data Science, Biostatistics (I2DB), and the Siteman Cancer Center.