Boise State professor Cheryl Jorcyk, director of clinical and translational research, is helping lead a major new effort to strengthen health research across Idaho. Thanks to a $10.7 million NIH award, Boise State is partnering with Idaho State University, the University of Idaho, and the Boise VA Medical Center to launch the Healthy Idaho Clinical and Translational Research Development (CTR-D) program. Jorcyk explains that this collaboration will help the state identify its most pressing health needs, create Idaho’s first practice-based research network, and build a secure system at Boise State to support sensitive health data and clinical research training.
The CTR-D program is designed to bring universities, healthcare partners, and communities together to tackle health challenges that impact Idahoans every day—especially those in rural areas. By working closely with major health systems, community health centers, and medical education programs, this effort aims to grow Idaho’s clinical research workforce and help translate scientific discoveries into real improvements in care. Under Jorcyk’s leadership, Boise State and its partners are laying important groundwork to build a healthier future for the state.
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