There are many opportunities for Pediatrics faculty and learners to develop research skills and obtain more formal research education, including the following programs. Please visit the School of Medicine Research Education Office for a full list of academic and research programs at UNM Health Sciences.
IRACDA/ASERT is a postdoctoral fellowship program that provides three years of support for fellows interested in achieving excellence as both educators and research scientists.
The Certificate in Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) provides learners with exposure to clinical and translational research competencies, with the aim of accelerating the translation of scientific discovery into actionable solutions.
The Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in Clinical Research (MSCR) provides didactic and experiential learning for those with a terminal degree (e.g., PhD, MD, PharmD, ScD) interested in conducting clinical and translational research. Domains of study include Research Design, Measurement (Qualitative and Quantitative), Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Biomedical Informatics, Cultural Competence, Grantsmanship, Scientific Writing, and Ethics and Regulatory Compliance. As a prerequisite, applicants must first be admitted into and complete the first six months of the Certificate in Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) program.
KL2 Scholars receive training and mentorship in multi-disciplinary, team-based, and patient-oriented clinical and translational research with 75% salary support for up to 5 years. The UNM Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC) accepts applications annually from highly qualified candidates from across the country.
The UNM Department of Pediatrics is proud to have two KL2 Scholar Graduates among its faculty. Dr. Alberta Kong is the division chief of Adolescent Medicine, co-principal investigator of the UNM Pediatric Clinical Trials Network (PCTN), and has been a PI/Co-I on several studies related to adolescent health. Dr. Darrell Dinwiddie is a genomic medicine researcher that uses next-generation sequencing and analysis to diagnose, discover, and investigate rare monogenic genetic disorder, with a special interest in immune-mediated disorders.
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Franceska Kelly, BS, CCRC
Research Associate
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