Translating Health: A Frontiers CTSI Podcast
Frontiers Clinical and Translational Science Institute is aiming to improve science to advance healthcare for all. Frontiers CTSI works with the entire state of Kansas and Western Missouri through a grant of the National Center for Advancing Translational Science. Locally, Frontiers partners with the University of Kansas Medical Center, University of Kansas Health System, KU Lawrence campus, KU Wichita, University of Missouri Kansas City, Kansas City University, Kansas State University, Children’s Mercy and St. Luke’s Health System. In these podcasts, learn more about Frontiers, its work, the people who work with Frontiers, and projects currently in progress.
Episodes

Feb 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026
30 min
In this episode, learn about the work Dr. Jay Vivian is doing in the area of rare diseases and how his background helped his interest in research and medicine.

Jan 13, 2026
Jan 13, 2026
54 min
Hear from Dr. Scott Weir and Carolyn Vivan as they discuss the importance of the Institute for Advancing Medical Innovation to as researchers try to improve healthcare for all.

Nov 12, 2025
Nov 12, 2025
41 min
Two of our TL1 postdoctoral trainees, Drs. Brittany Martinez and Aaron Smith, talk about their career journeys and research. Hear them talk about their experiences and how they hope to improve science to make a positive impact on healthcare.

Oct 14, 2025
Oct 14, 2025
44 min
Hear from Frontiers CTSI Associate Director Lisa Sanderson Cox, Ph.D., about the difference between translational science and translational research, and about upcoming Frontiers CTSI funding opportunities.

Sep 24, 2025

Aug 20, 2025
Aug 20, 2025
29 min
In this episode of Translating Health, hear from members of our Community Advisory Board on why they believe it's important for researchers to involve the community in their research and how the community can positively impact research.

Jul 18, 2025
Jul 18, 2025
44 min
Hear from Drs. Mario Castro and Steve Leeder, who are co-Primary Investigators, for Frontiers Clinical and Translational Science Institute, and learn how Frontiers can help researchers advance science.




