CCTS Internal Advisory Board

The Internal Advisory Committee (IAC) serves as a vital bridge between the Center for Clinical and Translational Science and the broader University of Kentucky research community. Made up of senior leadership, including deans, associate deans for research, and directors of major research centers across UK’s 16 colleges, the IAC ensures that CCTS initiatives are deeply integrated into the university’s institutional fabric.
 

Our Purpose

The IAC provides strategic internal oversight to align CCTS resources with the university’s mission. By fostering multidisciplinary partnerships, the committee helps identify emerging research strengths within the institution, facilitates the sharing of core facilities, and ensures that the CCTS effectively supports investigators at every stage of the translational spectrum. Through their collective expertise, the IAC members help us build a collaborative environment that accelerates the translation of discoveries into real-world health impact.

 

  • B. Mark Evers, MD, FACS

    CCTS Internal Advisory Board Chairperson

    Director, Markey Cancer Center

     

    Mark Evers, MD

  • Heather Bush, PhD

    Dean, UK College of Public Health

    Heather Bush, PhD

  • Darwin Conwell, MD, MSc, FACG

    Chair, Department of Internal Medicine, UK College of Medicine

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  • Rebecca Dutch, PhD

    Vice Dean for Research, UK College of Medicine

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  • Larry B. Goldstein, MD

    Chair, Department of Neurology, UK College of Medicine

    Co-Director, Kentucky Neuroscience Institute

    Larry B. Goldstein, MD

  • Craig Martin, PhD

    Interim Dean and Chief Operating Officer, UK College of Pharmacy

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  • Ilhem Messaoudi, PhD

    Acting Vice President for Research

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  • Nick Pace, PhD

    Dean, UK College of Education

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  • Luciana Shaddox, DDS, MS, PhD

    Dean, UK College of Dentistry

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  • Linda J. Van Eldik, PhD

    Director, UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging

    Linda J. Van Eldik, Ph.D.

  • Sharon Walsh, PhD

    Director, UK Substance Use Research Priority Area

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  • Heidi Weiss, PhD

    Interim Dean, UK College of Pharmacy

    Heidi Weiss, PhD

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