RTRN investigators are engaged in research collaborations with scientists across the RCMI institutions, from other academic health centers, health care providers and community groups to address the most pressing health concerns affecting minority and underserved communities.

Through the network’s translational research cluster system utilizing cyber workspaces, our researchers generate ideas and implement multi-site research projects that are support by the state-of-the-art clinical and collaborator technologies and tools.

I am new to RTRN Research

• What is RTRN?
• Who can participate in RTRN?
• What are the benefits of working with the Network?
• What type of research does RTRN support?
• Does RTRN provide funding for Research?
• How can I participate in RTRN?
  

What is RTRN?

RTRN is a consortium comprised of investigators from 18 RCMI institutions engaged in research collaborations with scientists from other RCMIs, other academic health centers, health care providers and community groups to address health disparities. Learn more About RTRN

Who can participate in RTRN?

RTRN is a resource for all scientists, researchers, post docs and graduate students at the 18 RCMIs. Investigators representing other academic research centers can access RTRN through their collaborative work with an RCMI researcher who is serving as lead on the project.

What are the benefits of working with the Network?

RTRN leverages the scientific expertise and technological resources of the 18 RCMIs and its Data and Technology Coordinating Center to facilitate translational research. The Network can provide support throughout the research process; from protocol development through publishing research outcomes.

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What type of research does RTRN support?

RTRN supports projects that address the health problems of minority and underserved populations. Teams of basic, behavioral, clinical and translational researchers collaborate to conduct inter-institutional and multi-disciplinary research that address the health problems of minority and underserved populations. Many projects in research areas such as cardiovascular disease, HIV/AIDs, and cancer have been initiated through RTRN; many other projects are under development.

Does RTRN provide funding for Research?

The RTRN Small Grants Program promotes inter-institutional collaborations by providing modest funding for short-term, self-contained research projects, including feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; and development of research methodology and technology.

How can I participate in RTRN?

Our researchers are brought together in “Research Clusters” based on their scientific interests to generate ideas and implement innovative inter-institutional and multi-disciplinary research. To become active in a research cluster submit a request to communications@rtrn.net.

For more information about the Network, contact:
Traci Hayes
Director of Communications
communications@rtrn.net
601.979.0333