IIMS/CTSA

1. IIMS/CTSA IIMS Application for 2013-2018 Funding Areas of Emphasis • Health disparities in the South Texas region • Collaborations with regional partners, especially in military/veteran health • San Antonio Military Health System • South Texas Veterans Health Care System • Building clinical research networks through the TRCC • Enhancement and diversification of the translational science workforce • Mentoring • New Translational Science PhD program • Career development programs • Active engagement with community stakeholders • Practice-Based Research Networks • Development of novel therapeutics • Center for Innovation in Drug Discovery (UTHSCSA-UTSA partnership)

2. IIMS/CTSA Summary of the Review • Overall very positive comments and scores • Scoring patterns – 6 reviewers per section • High marks from 4 or 5 reviewers • Less enthusiasm from 1 or 2 reviewers • Overall score of 25 • Ranked 10th out of 29 submissions • 15 centers were funded

3. IIMS/CTSA Areas of Concern or Perceived Lack of Clarity • Diffuseness – 13 partner institutions • But the range of partners was also seen as a major strength • Imbalance among partners • All 4 PIs from UTHSCSA (but 2 also from VA) • Majority of resources utilized at UTHSCSA • Lack of clarity • Resource allocation • Plan for withdrawing resources • Program Income System

4. IIMS/CTSA Uniformly Highly Rated Aspects • Serving our vulnerable Hispanic population • Strong military affiliations – DoD and VA • Sustained success and growth areas • Clinical Research Units • Practice-Based Research Networks • Education and career development programs • Community engagement programs • Translational Pilot Project Program • Continuous quality improvement using Lean Six Sigma methods