December 2025
Issue 1
Letter from the President
Registration is OPEN for Translational Science 2026, taking place in Milwaukee April 20–23, 2026! This year’s theme, Building Trustworthy Translation: Rigor, Reproducibility & Real-World Impact, sets the stage for groundbreaking conversations and collaboration. Expect fresh programming for mid-career faculty on growing research portfolios, leading translational teams through challenges, harnessing AI, and integrating mentorship with leadership. Our Special Interest Groups (SIGs) will host dedicated sessions designed to spark new cross-SIG collaborations, and we’ll proudly celebrate the newest ACTS Fellows (FACTS), recognized for their outstanding contributions to translational science, ACTS and our community. Don’t miss this chance to connect, innovate, and celebrate the future of translational science—register today.
Allan Brasier, MD
ACTS President
ACTS Updates
Translational Science 2026 Registration Now Open
The time is finally here: you can now register to attend Translational Science 2026! Secure your spot at the premier annual gathering for clinical and translational research professionals. Registration grants you access to groundbreaking scientific panels, exclusive networking opportunities, and so much more! Online registration will remain open through the last day of Translational Science, with early bird pricing available until February 10, 2026.
Translational Science 2026 will be held in Milwaukee, WI from April 20-23, 2026. Start planning your trip by visiting the schedule at a glance and hotel and travel pages on our website. We can't wait to see you there!
Stories from our Members
2025 Annual Meeting moves the needle on diabetes
On Friday, November 21, 2025, the Indiana CTSI convened researchers, clinicians, trainees, community partners, and industry collaborators for its Annual Meeting under the theme “Moving the Needle: Treating Diabetes Together.” They met in the Hine Hall auditorium on the IU Indianapolis campus.
The 2025 program addressed new advances in treating diabetes. Approximately 12% of Hoosiers have diabetes, and Indiana has a long legacy of innovation in diabetes treatment, dating back to Eli Lilly and Company’s commercialization of insulin production in the early 1920s. This year’s Annual Meeting tapped into both the challenges and the opportunities in addressing this major public health challenge.
New publication highlights application of RE-AIM framework to evaluate effects of community engagement work
Bidirectional community-engaged work and research are critical to the mission of hubs around the country funded by Clinical and Translational Science Awards. However, there is an ongoing need for rigorous assessment to evaluate the efficacy and determine the real-world impact of these activities and interventions. A collaborative effort between two core groups at the Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute (SC CTSI) sought to take on the challenge.
The Community Engagement (CE) and the Evaluation & Improvement (EI) cores used the RE-AIM framework to evaluate their community engagement work. RE-AIM is a public health tool used to plan, implement, and evaluate programs and stands for Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance.
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Special Interest Groups
ACTS offers its members the opportunity to participate in Special Interest Groups (SIGs) related to the field of clinical research and translational science. SIGs connect individuals who share similar goals and interests, providing a channel to network and participate in knowledge and resource sharing among peers.
Career Center
The ACTS Career Center is the premier resource for connecting those in the field of translational science with career opportunities. Visit today to find a wealth of resources to help achieve your career goals. ACTS members receive a 50% discount on the site—use code ACTSMEMBER to save!
Upcoming Events
CTSC Distinguished Speaker Series - Successful Advocacy in Dynamic Times*
Online | December 18, 2025
Translational Science 2026: Building Trustworthy Translation - Rigor, Reproducibility, and Real-World Impact
Baird Center, Milwaukee, WI | April 20-23, 2026
*Promoted event; Not hosted by ACTS