The Institute for Translational Medicine (ITM) helps you live your best life by making research breakthroughs happen and getting those discoveries into the real world to improve your health as soon as possible. The ITM is a partnership between the University of Chicago and Rush in collaboration with the Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech), Loyola University Chicago, and Endeavor Health that’s fueled by almost $35 million in grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). We’re part of a network of more than 60 NIH-supported sites across the country working to slash the time it takes to develop and share new treatments and health approaches. Join the movement and learn more about how we help researchers, physicians, community members, industry, government organizations, and others.
Whether you’re a physician-researcher looking for seed funding for your breakthrough idea or a
member of the public passionate about health research, we are here for you. ITM Local Navigators
are the front door to the ITM. Let us connect you with funding, tools, and experts to help turn your
ideas into real world impact.
One question. One connection. Big or small, Your Local Navigator can help with it all.
ITM Navigators are here to provide you with resource referrals for all your research needs, including
advice and consultation, and information on support staff, training, and funding – among a range of
services that you may not know exist at your institution.
Community member? Connect with a local navigator to get connected with studies you care about.
“The moment you’re able to speak science in everyday language and explain it, then it has an impact. People will understand it better are able to ask an informed question.
And that is what science is about, right? Making people curious.”
Maylyn Martinez, MD, MSc
K + T Scholar
Maylyn Martinez, MD, MSc
University of Chicago
K + T Scholar
“When I came to the University of Chicago and got the TL1 and
KL2 funding through the ITM, that is how I began my journey as
a physician scientist,” said Maylyn Martinez, MD, MSc,Assistant Professor of Medicine.
“And without the ITM, I wouldn’t have had those opportunities and that time to have this
very closely mentored training and skill development that has
allowed me to take my career to a completely different place
that has given it so much meaning.
”
Abhinav Bushan, PhD
ITM Pilot Awardee
Abhinav Bushan, PhD
Illinois Tech
ITM Pilot Awardee
Everybody should do the ITM Pilot Awards because then you get to go outside the research and do things where it can make an impact
William Roth, MD
ITM Pilot Award Finalist
William Roth, MD
University of Chicago
ITM Pilot Award Finalist
“This [ITM Pilot Award process] is totally one of the most
valuable experiences I’ve had in my scientific career. It’s
changed the way that I view communication of my
thoughts, ideas, and my research.”
Pablo Sánchez MD, PhD & Kentaro Noda, PhD
ITM Pilot Awards Finalists
Pablo Sánchez MD, PhD & Kentaro Noda, PhD
University of Chicago
ITM Pilot Awards Finalists
Chandrashekara Kyathanahalli, PhD
ITM Pilot Award Finalist
Chandrashekara Kyathanahalli, PhD
Endeavor Health
ITM Pilot Award Finalist
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