CCTR Associate Director Dr. Douglas Hawkins develops clinical trials aimed at improving treatments and survival rates for children and teens with cancer.
The Center for Clinical and Translational Research (CCTR) sponsors a variety of programs designed to promote development of clinical and translational research projects and to assist in career development for clinical researchers of all levels.
Academic Enrichment Fund
The Seattle Children’s Academic Enrichment Fund was created to support the scholarship and research of faculty who devote the majority of their effort to clinical service and medical education. Funds may be provided for a wide range of projects, such as hypothesis-driven investigations, educational programs, research related to patient safety or medical administration and establishment and implementation of registries. The fund's annual budget is administered by Chief Academic Officer Dr. Bruder Stapleton, and the program is managed through the CCTR. Applications are reviewed by the Academic Enrichment Fund Committee, made up of Seattle Children’s clinicians from varied hospital divisions.
Mentored Scholars Program
The CCTR Mentored Scholars Program is a competitive award program for junior faculty interested in pursuing a career in clinical or translational research. It combines mentoring from senior faculty and hands-on clinical research experience with salary support, protected time and specialized project support services — a package designed to provide junior researchers the tools they need to successfully secure independent research funding.
Pediatric Pilot Funds
The CCTR Pediatric Pilot Funds program is designed to stimulate development of outstanding and innovative new clinical or translational research. This competitive program supports investigators initiating "proof of concept" testing, obtaining preliminary findings or conducting other activities necessary to prepare for competitive, full-scale grant applications. Ultimately, the program aims to cultivate exceptional new research and assist in launching new nationally funded research programs with a focus on child health.
Dr. Ruth McDonald, investigator in the Division of Nephrology