LHSI expands with the help of the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute
When Matt Allen, PhD, served as a mentor for the LHSI program, he immediately saw the value of the program and how the student participants gain an appreciation for research. “LHSI gives students space to explore careers in an immersive experience,” Dr. Allen said. “It really gives students a chance to try a career and understand what it’s about.” Dr. Allen is part of the executive strategy team for the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute. CTSI is a statewide partnership among Indiana University, Purdue University, and University of Notre Dame with an overall goal of improving health in Indiana through research. For the past year, working alongside Brownsyne Tucker Edmonds, MD, Dr. Allen has served as Co-director of Workforce Development, where one of the goals is developing the next generation of translational researchers. This work spans populations ranging from K-12 through faculty and staff.