Organization profile
Organization profile
The CCTS brings together clinicians, researchers, and communities to accelerate the translation of basic science discoveries to tangible improvements in health. With support from a Clinical and Translational Science Award from NIH, the CCTS fosters innovative team science across multiple campuses and states. The center provides infrastructure, funding and research support services, and trains the next generation of clinical and translational researchers. The CCTS focuses on addressing chronic health disparities in rural and underserved populations throughout the Central Appalachian region.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Marietta Barton-Baxter
- Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) - Senior Regulatory Director
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Reva Bruns
- Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) - Quality Assurance Education Training Cr
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University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science Enterprise Data Center Expansion
Kern, P. (PI), Evers, B. M. (CoI), Knowles, P. (CoI), Talbert, J. (CoI), Van Eldik, L. (CoI) & Walsh, S. (CoI)
9/15/24 → 8/31/28
Project: Research project
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Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science - NRSA Training Core
Stoops, W. (PI), Bush, H. (CoI), Bush, M. (CoI), Harrington, N. (CoI), Kelly, T. (CoI), Kern, P. (CoI), King, V. (CoI), Williams, L. (CoI), Rush, C. (Former CoPI), Whitehurst, L. (Former CoPI), Kolesar, J. (Former CoI), Peterson, C. (Former CoI) & Webb, N. (Former CoI)
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
8/15/16 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science - Institutional Career Development Core
Kelly, T. (PI), Barry-Hundeyin, M. (CoI), Curry, T. (CoI), DiPaola, R. (CoI), Evers, B. M. (CoI), Giannone, P. (CoI), Guy, R. (CoI), Helmy, Y. A. (CoI), Jicha, G. (CoI), Kern, P. (CoI), King, V. (CoI), Lephart, S. (CoI), Liu, J. (CoI), Talbert, J. (CoI), Trout, A. (CoI), Williams, L. (CoI), Bush, M. (CoPI), Arnett, D. (Former CoI), Duncan, M. (Former CoI), Heath, E. (Former CoI), Lacy Leigh, M. (Former CoI), McLouth, L. (Former CoI), Roberts, J. (Former CoI), Samaan, M. (Former CoI) & Supinski, G. (Former CoI)
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
8/15/16 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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Associations Between Adverse Childhood Experiences, Depressive Symptoms, and Nicotine Dependence Among Tobacco Users With Mental Illnesses
Abufarsakh, B., Okoli, C. T. C., Williams, L. B., Darville, A. K., Garcia, A. R. & Martin, C., Jan 1 2026, In: Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. 32, 1, p. 47-56 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Association of Cancer Risk Perception and Patient-provider Communication with Pap Test Among African American and Sub-Saharan African-born Women
Adegboyega, A., Leshi, O., Obielodan, O., Wiggins, A. T. & Williams, L. B., Jun 2025, In: Journal of Community Health. 50, 3, p. 434-441 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cancer interventions with faith-based organizations: a scoping review
Yeary, K. H. C. K., Allen, J. D., Arredondo, E., Atemnkeng, J., Buzcu-Guven, B., Day, K. R., Dicarlo, E., Formagini, T., Kwon, S. C., McElfish, P., McNeill, L. H., Newton, R. L., Park, C. L., Wilcox, S., Williams, L. B., Yusuf, Y. & Zoellner, J., Aug 2025, In: Cancer Causes and Control. 36, 8, p. 765-779 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Prizes
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University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science Small Grants Program
Brown, A. (Recipient), May 2024
Prize: Other distinction
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Fit Body and Soul: A Faith Based Model to Prevent Diabetes Among African-American Congregants
Williams, L. (Speaker), Garvin, J. (Speaker) & Sattin, R. (Speaker)
Mar 1 2014Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Utilization of animated treatment scenarios to enhance training on tobacco treatment delivery
Okoli, C. (Speaker), Seng, S. (Speaker), Robertson, H. (Speaker), Otachi, J. K. (Speaker) & Williams, L. (Speaker)
Jun 1 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Research Methods to Promote Health Equity Bridging Community, Practice and Research; c-CARE Project
Williams, L. (Speaker) & Tingen, M. (Speaker)
Feb 1 2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation