From Research to Real Life https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com Brought to you by the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio - Are you a researcher looking to turn observations in the laboratory, clinic, or the community into interventions that improve the health of individuals and the public? A clinician or nurse looking to connect better with the communities you serve? A policy maker with goals of improving access to healthcare services? A community member interested in positively impacting the health of your friends and family? No matter your role, we have the resources and inspiration you need to help improve healthcare access and push new medical discoveries from research to real life. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:27:22 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Health & Fitness:Medicine 1440 serial Are you a researcher looking to turn observations in the laboratory, clinic, or the community into interventions that improve the health of individuals and the public? A clinician or nurse looking to connect better with the communities you serve? A policy maker with goals of improving access to healthcare services? A community member interested in positively impacting the health of your friends and family? No matter your role, we have the resources and inspiration you need to help improve healthcare access and push new medical discoveries from research to real life. CTSC of Northern Ohio CTSC of Northern Ohio No false https://feed.podbean.com/ctscfromresearchtoreallife/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18701190/FRTRLLogoSquare1400x1400_hanuch.png From Research to Real Life https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com 144 144 Trailer | From Research to Real Life Podcast Trailer | From Research to Real Life Podcast https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/trailer-from-research-to-real-life-podcast/ https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/trailer-from-research-to-real-life-podcast/#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:55:47 -0400 ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/6bcd9a39-7718-3d6a-8555-f481e227014c Introducing From Research to Real Life - a podcast brought to you by the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio

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]]> Introducing From Research to Real Life - a podcast brought to you by the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio CTSC of Northern Ohio false No 61 1 trailer Ep 1 | Meet the CTSC of Northern Ohio | From Research to Real Life Podcast Ep 1 | Meet the CTSC of Northern Ohio | From Research to Real Life Podcast https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/meet-the-ctsc-of-northern-ohio-from-research-to-real-life-podcast/ https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/meet-the-ctsc-of-northern-ohio-from-research-to-real-life-podcast/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:55:50 -0400 ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/c9c8c22b-04f4-366c-9c19-f9dc66ad7a69 In our first episode of From Research to Real Life, CTSC Principal Investigator, Grace McComsey, MD, FIDSA, and Executive Director, Shannon Swiatkowski, MS, MHcM, give us a proper introduction to the CTSC and the resources available to researchers and community members including funding and training opportunities.

Plus, learn how to access all these services through our featured service: Research Navigation offered by our Assistant Director of Research Concierge Services!

“... The best way [to describe Translational Science] probably is to say we're doing research to improve the research process and make every research study easier to do.” - Grace McComsey, MD, FIDSA

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Hosts: 

  • Grace McComsey, MD, FIDSA, Vice Dean of Translational Research and Principal Investigator, Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio, Case Western Reserve University
  • Shannon Swiatkowski, MS, MHcM, Executive Director, Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio, Case Western Reserve University

 

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]]> In our first episode of From Research to Real Life, CTSC Principal Investigator, Grace McComsey, MD, FIDSA, and Executive Director, Shannon Swiatkowski, MS, MHcM, give us a proper introduction to the CTSC and the resources available to researchers and community members including funding and training opportunities.

Plus, learn how to access all these services through our featured service: Research Navigation offered by our Assistant Director of Research Concierge Services!

“... The best way [to describe Translational Science] probably is to say we're doing research to improve the research process and make every research study easier to do.” - Grace McComsey, MD, FIDSA

Links:

Hosts: 

  • Grace McComsey, MD, FIDSA, Vice Dean of Translational Research and Principal Investigator, Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio, Case Western Reserve University
  • Shannon Swiatkowski, MS, MHcM, Executive Director, Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio, Case Western Reserve University

 

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]]> Brought to you by the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio -- ”Folks actually usually are, you know, either basic researchers or clinical […] the area in between is referred to as Translational Research. So this is taking something from a lab and applying it to humans, because obviously what’s happening in the lab has no meaning unless it impacts human health.” “... The best way [to describe Translational Science] probably is to say we’re doing research to improve the research process and make every research study easier to do.” - Grace McComsey, MD, FIDSA In our first episode of From Research to Real Life, CTSC Principal Investigator, Grace McComsey, MD, FIDSA, and Executive Director, Shannon Swiatkowski, MS, MHcM, give us a proper introduction to the CTSC and the resources available to researchers and community members including funding and training opportunities. Plus, learn how to access all these services through our featured service: Research Navigation offered by our Assistant Director of Research Concierge Services! Hosts: Grace McComsey, MD, FIDSA, Vice Dean of Translational Research and Principal Investigator, Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio, Case Western Reserve University and Shannon Swiatkowski, MS, MHcM, Executive Director, Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio, Case Western Reserve University S1E1 6.2024 CTSC of Northern Ohio false No 1339 1 1 full Ep 2 | Research Health Equity and Community Engaged Research | From Research to Real Life Podcast Ep 2 | Research Health Equity and Community Engaged Research | From Research to Real Life Podcast https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/ep-1-meet-the-ctsc-of-northern-ohio-from-research-to-real-life-podcast/ https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/ep-1-meet-the-ctsc-of-northern-ohio-from-research-to-real-life-podcast/#comments Fri, 02 Aug 2024 05:29:37 -0400 ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/ea25ac1f-08c8-390c-bb51-534a54d485a4 In this episode our host, Gelise Thomas, JD, MS, Director of Research Health Equity for the CTSC sits down with the Yvonka Hall, MPA, Executive Director of the Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition. Yvonka tells us stories about her life, her motivation behind the Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition, applying lived experience to effective community engagement and impacting health equity, her Long COVID research with Dr. Grace McComsey, work with the CTSC, and more!

Plus, learn more about the CTSC's Community Engaged Research Team.

“I want to help you just as much as you can help me. And I think that that's part of the most effective community engagement, is that at the end, the community has helped me as much as I have helped them.”

-Yvonka Hall

 

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]]> In this episode our host, Gelise Thomas, JD, MS, Director of Research Health Equity for the CTSC sits down with the Yvonka Hall, MPA, Executive Director of the Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition. Yvonka tells us stories about her life, her motivation behind the Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition, applying lived experience to effective community engagement and impacting health equity, her Long COVID research with Dr. Grace McComsey, work with the CTSC, and more!

Plus, learn more about the CTSC's Community Engaged Research Team.

“I want to help you just as much as you can help me. And I think that that's part of the most effective community engagement, is that at the end, the community has helped me as much as I have helped them.”

-Yvonka Hall

 

Links:

]]> In this episode our host, Gelise Thomas, JD, MS, Director of Research Health Equity for the CTSC sits down with the Yvonka Hall, MPA, Executive Director of the Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition. Yvonka tells us stories about her life, her motivation behind the Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition, applying lived experience to effective community engagement and impacting health equity, her Long COVID research with Dr. Grace McComsey, work with the CTSC, and more! Plus, learn more about the CTSC’s Community Engaged Research Team. Host: Gelise Thomas, JD, MS S1E2 8.2024 CTSC of Northern Ohio false No 2639 1 2 full Ep 3 | Funding for Novel Research and Collaboration | From Research to Real Life Podcast Ep 3 | Funding for Novel Research and Collaboration | From Research to Real Life Podcast https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/ep-3-funding-for-novel-research-and-collaboration-from-research-to-real-life-podcast/ https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/ep-3-funding-for-novel-research-and-collaboration-from-research-to-real-life-podcast/#comments Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:22:27 -0400 ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/cf2e713d-c4cb-3e03-884a-c36ee4a192b5 In this episode our host, Sue Marasco, PhD, Assistant Director of Research Programs and Proposal Development for the CTSC sits down with Umut Gurkan, PhD, CTSC Annual Pilot Lead and Wilbert J Austin Professor of Engineering at Case Western Reserve University. They discuss CTSC funding opportunities and the collaborative efforts that have advanced Dr. Gurkan's research and international clinical studies on sickle cell disease.

Plus, learn more about the CTSC's Annual Pilot funding as well as other funding opportunities available through the CTSC.

]]> In this episode our host, Sue Marasco, PhD, Assistant Director of Research Programs and Proposal Development for the CTSC sits down with Umut Gurkan, PhD, CTSC Annual Pilot Lead and Wilbert J Austin Professor of Engineering at Case Western Reserve University. They discuss CTSC funding opportunities and the collaborative efforts that have advanced Dr. Gurkan's research and international clinical studies on sickle cell disease.

Plus, learn more about the CTSC's Annual Pilot funding as well as other funding opportunities available through the CTSC.

]]> CTSC of Northern Ohio false No 1833 1 3 full Ep 4 | Revolutionizing Healthcare through Informatics | From Research to Real Life Ep 4 | Revolutionizing Healthcare through Informatics | From Research to Real Life https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/ep-4-revolutionizing-healthcare-through-informatics-from-research-to-real-life/ https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/ep-4-revolutionizing-healthcare-through-informatics-from-research-to-real-life/#comments Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:31:20 -0500 ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/f9e3edc3-08a4-39b0-b14d-9823acf88bcf Craig Jarrett, MD sits down with David Kaelber, MD CTSC of Northern Ohio Informatics Module Lead to discuss the intersection of informatics and translational science. Learn more about how systems like Epic, Cosmos, TriNetX, and Lyceum are used in research and provide insights into health trends and medical discoveries.

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Become a CTSC Member

To learn more about Sparc

To learn more about Cosmos

To learn more about TriNetx

 

Hosts:

  • Craig Jarrett, MD, Clinical Informatics, University Hospitals
  • David Kaelber, MD, PhD, MPH, Vice President of Health Informatics, Metro Health, CTSC Informatics Module Lead
]]> Craig Jarrett, MD sits down with David Kaelber, MD CTSC of Northern Ohio Informatics Module Lead to discuss the intersection of informatics and translational science. Learn more about how systems like Epic, Cosmos, TriNetX, and Lyceum are used in research and provide insights into health trends and medical discoveries.

Links:

Become a CTSC Member

To learn more about Sparc

To learn more about Cosmos

To learn more about TriNetx

 

Hosts:

  • Craig Jarrett, MD, Clinical Informatics, University Hospitals
  • David Kaelber, MD, PhD, MPH, Vice President of Health Informatics, Metro Health, CTSC Informatics Module Lead
]]> CTSC of Northern Ohio false No 2223 1 4 full Ep 5 | Relationship Based Recruitment | From Research to Real Life Podcast Ep 5 | Relationship Based Recruitment | From Research to Real Life Podcast https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/ep-5-relationship-based-recruitment-from-research-to-real-life-podcast/ https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/ep-5-relationship-based-recruitment-from-research-to-real-life-podcast/#comments Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:28:35 -0500 ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/5ab32f66-8f1c-3ddb-bb6f-e407332df4be In this episode, our host, Jerry Tribout, Research Participant Recruitment Manager for the CTSC, sits down with Erika Trapl, MD, Director of the Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods and Associate Director of Community Outreach and Engagement at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. Jerry and Erika will discuss a critical aspect of clinical research, recruitment. They will focus on strategies for building trust and ensuring that recruitment efforts are effective and inclusive. Plus, learn more about the resources the CTSC offers for research recruitment.

Links:

Become a CTSC Member

Learn more about the Northeast Ohio  REDCap

Learn more about Sparc

Hosts: Jerry Tribout, Research Participant Recruitment Manager for the CTSC

]]> In this episode, our host, Jerry Tribout, Research Participant Recruitment Manager for the CTSC, sits down with Erika Trapl, MD, Director of the Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods and Associate Director of Community Outreach and Engagement at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. Jerry and Erika will discuss a critical aspect of clinical research, recruitment. They will focus on strategies for building trust and ensuring that recruitment efforts are effective and inclusive. Plus, learn more about the resources the CTSC offers for research recruitment.

Links:

Become a CTSC Member

Learn more about the Northeast Ohio  REDCap

Learn more about Sparc

Hosts: Jerry Tribout, Research Participant Recruitment Manager for the CTSC

]]> CTSC of Northern Ohio false No 1159 1 5 full Ep 6 | Education & Training | From Research to Real Life Podcast Ep 6 | Education & Training | From Research to Real Life Podcast https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/education-training/ https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/education-training/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:42:57 -0500 ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/66ec8c93-770f-3ddf-822e-9d036cdad363 In this episode, our host, McKenzie Ritter, Associate Director for Education and Training and Director of the ATLAS Program for the CTSC, sits down with Mary Dolansky, PhD, Co-Lead for the Workforce Development Team and Associate Professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. McKenzie and Mary discuss ongoing developments in workforce development, research education, and how we're building the future of the Research Support Profession.

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]]> In this episode, our host, McKenzie Ritter, Associate Director for Education and Training and Director of the ATLAS Program for the CTSC, sits down with Mary Dolansky, PhD, Co-Lead for the Workforce Development Team and Associate Professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. McKenzie and Mary discuss ongoing developments in workforce development, research education, and how we're building the future of the Research Support Profession.

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]]> In this episode, our host, McKenzie Ritter, Associate Director for Education and Training and Director of the ATLAS Program for the CTSC, sits down with Mary Dolansky, PhD, Co-Lead for the Workforce Development Team and Associate Professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. McKenzie and Mary discuss ongoing developments in workforce development, research education, and how we’re building the future of the Research Support Profession. Links: Become a CTSC Member Learn more about the ATLAS Program Learn more about our Workforce Development Initiatives To gain access to these systems or to request an consult, submit a SPARC Request CTSC of Northern Ohio false No 1720 1 6 full Season 2 Episode 1 | Career Journeys & Evolution of Research Season 2 Episode 1 | Career Journeys & Evolution of Research https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/season-2-ep-1-career-journeys-evolution-of-research/ https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/season-2-ep-1-career-journeys-evolution-of-research/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:55:36 -0400 ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/5a3b9cd1-852d-3f2a-bc27-3d60554377e0 In this episode, host Lora Parent, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Research Development, welcomes Dr. Jennifer Reneker (Associate Director, Clinical and Translational Research Institute & Professor at NEOMED) and Dr. Rachel Bracken (Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine, NEOMED) for a candid conversation about the evolution of research careers.

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]]> In this episode, host Lora Parent, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Research Development, welcomes Dr. Jennifer Reneker (Associate Director, Clinical and Translational Research Institute & Professor at NEOMED) and Dr. Rachel Bracken (Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine, NEOMED) for a candid conversation about the evolution of research careers.

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]]> CTSC of Northern Ohio false No 2456 2 1 full Season 2 Episode 2 | Methodologies & Technologies Season 2 Episode 2 | Methodologies & Technologies https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/season-2-ep-2-methodologies-technologies/ https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/season-2-ep-2-methodologies-technologies/#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:50:21 -0500 ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/fdfdb538-3880-399f-ae5c-2cf106c673d4 In this episode, host Lora Parent, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Research Development, welcomes Dr. Shanina Knighton (Nurse Scientist & Technology Innovator) and Dr. Elizabeth Pfoh (Health Services Researcher, Cleveland Clinic) for a dynamic conversation about the future and roots of scientific discovery. Together, they discuss the lasting value of classic research methodologies, the transformative impact of technologies like data platforms and AI tools, and the benefits of collaboration between early-career and experienced researchers. Listeners will gain practical advice on adapting to rapid changes in the research landscape and discover opportunities to get involved with CTSC resources, ensuring their work remains relevant and impactful.

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]]> In this episode, host Lora Parent, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Research Development, welcomes Dr. Shanina Knighton (Nurse Scientist & Technology Innovator) and Dr. Elizabeth Pfoh (Health Services Researcher, Cleveland Clinic) for a dynamic conversation about the future and roots of scientific discovery. Together, they discuss the lasting value of classic research methodologies, the transformative impact of technologies like data platforms and AI tools, and the benefits of collaboration between early-career and experienced researchers. Listeners will gain practical advice on adapting to rapid changes in the research landscape and discover opportunities to get involved with CTSC resources, ensuring their work remains relevant and impactful.

Links:

]]> CTSC of Northern Ohio false No 2468 2 2 full Season 2 Episode 4 | Mentorship & Collaboration Season 2 Episode 4 | Mentorship & Collaboration https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/season-2-episode-4-mentorship-collaboration/ https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/season-2-episode-4-mentorship-collaboration/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:44:14 -0500 ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/9dc8fd52-8cff-3a8b-9740-c18a44b8893b In this episode, host Lora Parent, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Research Development, welcomes Dr. Vanessa Ho and Dr. Shannon Walker for a thoughtful conversation on mentorship and collaboration in translational science. Together, they explore how mentorship shapes research careers across different stages, discuss the value of collaboration between senior and early-career researchers, and share insights on building inclusive, equity-focused research partnerships—all while highlighting how CTSC programs support researchers in growing together and moving science forward.

 

]]> In this episode, host Lora Parent, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Research Development, welcomes Dr. Vanessa Ho and Dr. Shannon Walker for a thoughtful conversation on mentorship and collaboration in translational science. Together, they explore how mentorship shapes research careers across different stages, discuss the value of collaboration between senior and early-career researchers, and share insights on building inclusive, equity-focused research partnerships—all while highlighting how CTSC programs support researchers in growing together and moving science forward.

 

]]> CTSC of Northern Ohio false No 2062 2 4 full Season 2 Episode 3 | Science Communication Season 2 Episode 3 | Science Communication https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/season-2-episode-3-science-communication/ https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/season-2-episode-3-science-communication/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:21:50 -0500 ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/24db8ef0-28ce-3c1f-a23c-3f58363a3025 In this episode, host Lora Parent, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Research Development, welcomes Dr. Hope Barkoukis and Dr. Logan Harper for an engaging conversation on the art of science communication. Together, they discuss how researchers and clinicians make their work accessible to the public, explore how communication strategies evolve throughout a research career, and share insights on bridging complex scientific topics with real-world impact—all while highlighting CTSC’s role in advancing translational science.

 

]]> In this episode, host Lora Parent, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Research Development, welcomes Dr. Hope Barkoukis and Dr. Logan Harper for an engaging conversation on the art of science communication. Together, they discuss how researchers and clinicians make their work accessible to the public, explore how communication strategies evolve throughout a research career, and share insights on bridging complex scientific topics with real-world impact—all while highlighting CTSC’s role in advancing translational science.

 

]]> CTSC of Northern Ohio false No 2252 2 3 full Season 2 Episode 5 | Shifts in the Scientific Landscape Season 2 Episode 5 | Shifts in the Scientific Landscape https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/season-2-episode-5-shifts-in-the-scientific-landscape/ https://ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/e/season-2-episode-5-shifts-in-the-scientific-landscape/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:27:22 -0400 ctscfromresearchtoreallife.podbean.com/8e6a8407-aa92-3955-a708-e56c318eaaa7 In this episode, host Lora Parent, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Research Development for the CTSC, welcomes Martha Sajatovic, MD, and Samuel Rodgers‑Melnick, PhD, for a timely conversation on shifts in the scientific landscape. Together, they explore how research priorities, technology, and public trust in science have evolved across career stages, and how integrative, whole‑health approaches and EHR‑based research are reshaping translational science. The discussion highlights the value of cross‑generational perspectives, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adaptability as science continues to change.

]]> In this episode, host Lora Parent, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Research Development for the CTSC, welcomes Martha Sajatovic, MD, and Samuel Rodgers‑Melnick, PhD, for a timely conversation on shifts in the scientific landscape. Together, they explore how research priorities, technology, and public trust in science have evolved across career stages, and how integrative, whole‑health approaches and EHR‑based research are reshaping translational science. The discussion highlights the value of cross‑generational perspectives, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adaptability as science continues to change.

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