IIMS/CTSA

IIMS Application for 2013-2018 FundingAreas 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)

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

IIMS/CTSA

Areas of Concern orPerceived 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

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