The CTSA Program at NIH: Opportunities for Advancing Clinical and Translational Research

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This report provides the IOM committee's findings and recommendations regarding the progress and potential of NIH's CTSA Program. The report covers the breadth of the statement of task and highlights opportunities to bolster the program and ensure its continued success and sustainability in supporting clinical and translational researchers and serving the needs of the communities CTSAs are linked to and in which they reside. Chapter 2 discusses the ecosystem in which NCATS and the CTSA Program operate and provides the committee's vision for the next phase of the CTSA Program. Chapter 3 emphasizes the need for strong and active leadership by NCATS in establishing a clear vision and mission for the program along with measurable goals; supporting individual CTSAs; partnering and collaborating within the NIH and with external partners; and evaluating and communicating the program's value. Chapter 4 highlights specific opportunities and priorities in the areas of training and education, community engagement, and research related to child health. On the basis of discussions, conclusions, and recommendations outlined in the preceding chapters, in Chapter 5 the report concludes with next steps and potential future directions.