About the UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science

In the most general sense, the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) represents the academic "home" for the entirety of the clinical and translational science enterprise.

As shown in the Key Functions Wheel Chart below, UK's CCTS is perhaps best depicted as a wheel with the hub representing the participant and clinical interaction facilities, programmatic services and administrative offices located at UK and its community partners.

The spokes represent the nine matrixed and interdependent key functions that are essential for CCTS functionality. The expanding bands represent the unifying elements of interprofessional engagement, outreach to special populations, and tiered evaluation and oversight.

Most importantly, the rim represents the two principal impact goals of all CCTS activities: improvement in the health and welfare of underserved populations, and growth and development of the clinical and translational research teams of the future.