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06/25/2026
Clinical Trials Week 2026 was five days of connection, discovery and community. Thank you to every investigator, study team member, volunteer and partner who showed up and made it happen.
Scroll to look back at the week. 👉
06/23/2026
Congratulations to MSCTI Class of 2023 alum Barbara Junco on two incredible milestones!
Since graduating from the program, Barbara has published two first-author papers: "Long-Term Brain Fog and Cognitive Impairment in Previously Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients" (2024) and "Cognition and Psychomotor Vigilance in Treated Sleep Apnea Patients With and Without Daytime Sleepiness: The MAGNETO Study" (2026).
Barbara has also been accepted into the Ph.D. program in Clinical Health Psychology at the University of Miami, where she is a recipient of the McKnight Doctoral Fellowship, a prestigious award designed for the growing the pool of Ph.D.-qualified scholars prepared to teach at the university level.
This is what the MSCTI is all about: building a research workforce that is ready to lead. We could not be more proud, Barbara!
06/19/2026
We are proud to spotlight Dr. Erin Kobetz, Ph.D., M.P.H., Co-Director and MPI of the Miami CTSI, in this feature from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine magazine.
An epidemiologist by training, Dr. Kobetz serves as associate director for community outreach and engagement at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and co-director of the University of Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute. The article highlights her research into the link between Superfund sites and cancer risk, and how community engagement drives that work. As she puts it, "My entire career has been grounded in translational research that emphasizes the importance of community engagement."
That commitment is exactly what drives the MSCTI, the CTSI's signature graduate program training the next generation of clinical and translational researchers at the University of Miami.
06/18/2026
We are thrilled to celebrate Dr. Kristin E. Rojas, MD, FACS, FACOG, on completing her MSCTI capstone project, "The Impact of Perioperative Opioids on the Gut Microbiome in Breast Surgery Patients."
Under the mentorship of Dr. Sabita Roy, Professor of Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Dr. Rojas explored the intersection of surgical care and microbiome science. Dr. Rojas currently serves as an Associate Professor, Breast Surgical Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Texas UT MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Congratulations, Dr. Rojas. The field is better for your curiosity and dedication!
Clinical Trials Week was five days of connection and science in action. Last month, the Miami CTSI brought together investigators, study teams and volunteers, in person and virtually, to highlight the people and discoveries driving clinical research forward.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, and we look forward to next year already!
06/03/2026
The CTSI's Chin Chin Lee, Director, Research Support Resources and Services, recently joined the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center's Cancer Survivorship Celebration at Dolphin Mall, where survivors, families and caregivers came together to mark the milestones that matter most.
The event highlighted that survivorship is a journey, not a destination. Attendees connected with resources spanning exercise, nutrition, music therapy and more, all designed to support life beyond treatment.
Our participation in events like these reflect the CTSI's commitment to bringing University of Miami health research and support opportunities directly into the community where people live.
05/26/2026
Exciting news! Ayesha Shaukat, MD, has completed her MSCTI capstone project, “Resting Heart Rate ≥80 bpm and Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes in Hispanic Adults: A Secondary Analysis of the HCHS/SOL Prospective Cohort”.
Mentored by Dr. Litsa Lambrakos, Associate Professor of Medicine in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Dr. Shaukat’s work tackles a critical gap in cardiovascular research for an underrepresented population.
Congratulations, Dr. Shaukat, on this tremendous achievement. We can't wait to see the impact of your work!
05/21/2026
⏳ Time is running out! If you've been thinking about applying to the MSCTI program at the University of Miami, now is the moment to gather your documents and ask your questions. Applications take time, and we're here to help every step of the way.
🇺🇸Fall application deadline is June 1 for domestic applicants
Book a one-on-one info session now to make sure your application is ready: https://bit.ly/47kFHqo
05/19/2026
Research support is closer than you think! The Louis Calder Memorial Library has a range of resources to help MSCTI students at every stage of their work, from systematic reviews to citation management and beyond.
Here's what's available:
🔍 Systemic Reviews: https://bit.ly/4eFxvVj
🧬 Evidence Synthesis Review Service: https://bit.ly/3Pl4d3U
📝 Citation management resources and online tutorials: https://bit.ly/4d3aVon
🤝 One-on-one librarian consultations: https://bit.ly/4dBp4cz
Whether you're just getting started on your capstone or deep in the research process, these tools and experts are here to help.
Thinking about how the MSCTI program can shape your career?
In part II of our video series, graduate Carlos Canales walks us through his capstone project on how translational science shows up in research publications, and the gap he set out to address.
Carlos built a tool to quantify the gap he perceived, and after graduation he's already putting that work into action in his current role at the Miami CTSI.
"The MSCTI helped me connect what I was already doing with a broader purpose."
The training doesn't stop at graduation. 👏 Stay tuned for more graduate spotlights coming soon!
