The Ohio State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute

09/17/2026

The future of translational science is bright! Thank you to the CTSI-supported investigators and research teams who shared their work at the 2026 CTSI Research Showcase yesterday. To all who joined us, we hope you enjoyed the presentations and opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the clinical and translational research community! https://bit.ly/4rmQbO6

09/12/2025

From parachuting action figures to developing a novel method to deliver gene therapy, Dr. Thomas Mendel’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. As one of our Path to K Scholars, his career was jumpstarted through mentorship, funding and protected research time. Now, he’s leading breakthroughs at Ohio State that could reverse childhood blindness. We’re proud to have supported his path to impact!

An eye surgeon divides time between operating room, clinic and gene therapy lab, working toward cures for the diseases he treats.

09/05/2025

A new study reveals that patients with type 2 diabetes face significantly higher out-of-pocket costs, especially when complications arise. These financial burdens can lead to skipped treatments, delayed care and worsening health outcomes. Learn more about this study:

Cäzilia Loibl’s study uses unique dataset to show worse economic outcomes.

09/04/2025

New research led by CTSI director, Julie Johnson, PharmD, explores how genetic testing can personalize and improve pain management. Learn how this research is paving the way for smarter and personalized pain care: https://bit.ly/4m2aYSO

A new study is providing insights into why some patients experience inadequate relief from commonly used pain medications. Led by Julie Johnson, PharmD, CTSI director and PI and professor of Internal Medicine, and Noor Nahid, PhD, a postdoctoral associate of Biomedical Informatics, researchers found...

08/22/2025

More exciting news about heart health! Researchers believe they have found a way to slow down the aging of the heart, and it starts with brown fat. Read More:

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio State University researchers believe they have found a way to slow down the aging of the heart, and it starts with brown fat.  Most times when people think o…

08/20/2025

More than 4,200 Buckeyes united at the Central Ohio Heart Walk this past weekend to champion heart health and raise vital funds for life-saving science and research. A powerful show of community and commitment. ❤️

The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association's premiere event for raising funds to save lives from USA's #1 and #5 killers - heart disease and stroke.

08/14/2025

A new study published in Gastroenterology shows that an AI tool outperforms traditional methods in predicting mortality risk for hospitalized cirrhosis patients. https://bit.ly/4friEMo

08/13/2025

Through participatory programs and state-wide partnerships, we are transforming how communities engage, contribute and benefit from research and scientific discovery. Read More about some of our community partnerships and programs! https://ctsi.osu.edu/news/ohio-state-ctsi-community-engagement-hub-spotlight

08/12/2025

Ohio State researchers are testing a new immunotherapy for metastatic breast cancer using modified NK cells to supercharge the immune system. Two patients at are the first in the world to receive it. https://bit.ly/455gcb4

Patients are the first to enroll in a clinical trial testing a new immunotherapy combination for metastatic breast cancer.

08/11/2025

Struggling with a lost sense of smell? Researchers at Ohio State are pioneering new smell aids to help treat anosmia.

scientists are first in the world to test a new, non-invasive treatment for loss of smell. It’s a big step for a condition that currently has no effective treatment.