CCTSI Resources at CSU
Biostatistics
The Biostatistics core at CSU is a part of BERD (Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Research Design). It was developed to help academic researchers with study design, data analyses tools and methodologies for their projects. It involves research consultation(s) on study design, sampling methodologies, sample size calculations, analyses recommendations, wording of analytical method sections for grant applications, recommendations for data entry tools, basic and advanced statistical analysis, interpretation of statistical analysis and presentation of results for reports. Request a consultation
Contact: Sangeeta Rao
Clinical and Translational Science Award- One Health Alliance (COHA)
COHA is a consortium of 15 veterinary colleges associated with regional academic medical center partners. COHA’s mission is to advance our understanding of diseases shared by humans and animals. The alliance leverages the expertise of physicians, research scientists, veterinarians, and other professionals to find solutions for medical problems and to address the well-being of humans, animals, and the environment. This approach will capitalize on One Health opportunities that accelerate translational research. Learn more about COHA here.
Contact: Tracy Webb, Colleen Duncan, and Sue VandeWoude
Innovation Corps (I-CorpsTM)
The NIH is offering this entrepreneurial training program at select Institutions across the country to accelerate the translation of innovations from the lab to clinical practice. The NIH selected the CCTSI to bring the I-Corps program to biomedical and translational researchers.
Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) uses proven customer-discovery methodologies for startups. It was developed for academic researchers by serial entrepreneurs working with the National Science Foundation. It has been used to train hundreds of teams of innovators across the nation.
I-Corps@CCTSI is a team-based short course designed for faculty, staff and students. The program guides teams through the early stages of customer discovery where they can test the business model hypotheses for their technology or idea.
We are proud to be working in partnership with CU Innovations (formerly the Technology Transfer Office) and the Children’s Hospital Colorado Center for Innovation.
Natural Animal Models
Many domestic species suffer from the same illnesses as humans. Genetic, environmental, traumatic and idiopathic diseases all occur in dogs, cats, horses, and other pets. Interventions like pharmaceutical treatments, surgery, and radiation that are successful therapies for these individuals also prove helpful for their human counterparts. Natural animal models are frequently superior to rodents as models to study human disease. Veterinarians at CVMBS can designate the appropriate matched species and condition and design clinical trials that can benefit both animals and people. View a more detailed description here.
Contact: Tracy Webb