The Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) is seeking applicants for the NIH CTSA TL1 Mentored Clinical Research Training Program. 

The overall goal of the CCTS TL1 program is to provide trainees with the skills required to develop a career in trans-disciplinary clinical and translational research relevant to human health. 

In 2009, Colleen Spees, PhD, began studying p53 mutations that are believed to be correlated with a poorer prognosis in men with prostate cancer. She hopes to determine if specific dietary factors or patterns have an impact on decreased severity or progression of the disease.

This study will be the largest ever of its kind and the first to assess the relationship with dietary patterns to the p53 dysregulation in any human cancer.

Spees' mentor, Dr. Steven Clinton, and his collaborators, are leading the charge to combat chronic disease through nutrition by developing and testing "superfoods" such as tomato soy juice, soy almond bread, and black raspberry products.

November 2011 is "Celebration of Research" month at Ohio State - an annual recognition and celebration of the depth and breadth of research at the university. 

The Celebration of Research begins with the annual "State of Research at The Ohio State University" address presented by Caroline Whitacre, vice president for research. Dr. Whitacre will also present the "2011 Innovator of the Year" awards.

The Research Expo provides an opportunity to meet with representatives from many of Ohio State's research centers, institutes, core laboratories, and shared services assembled in one convenient location. 

All events take place in the Ohio Union and are open to all members of the research community.

Find out more about the Research Expo and register online.