Congratulations to our new cohort of KL2 Scholars, whose appointments became official on June 1, 2019. They represent a variety of disciplines including surgery, preventive medicine, oncology, and hematology. Selected through a rigorous competitive process, KL2 scholars receive clinical and translational science development support for two years.
KL2s enroll in an educational program, usually the MSPH in Clinical and Translational Science, which imparts the CTSA core competencies as part of the curriculum. In parallel, they enter a research apprenticeship with a primary mentor who has an excellent training record and commits to extended close interaction with the scholar. The KL2 experience culminates in lead author manuscripts and an extramurally-funded research grant submission (e.g., R01).
Designed for junior faculty in a clinical or related discipline, the CCTS KL2 program aims to provide knowledge, experience, and perspective to candidates who show promise for becoming independent investigators. A key component of the program is protected time to allow both formal training and conducting hands-on research.
2019-2021 KL2 Scholars
L. Anne Gilmore, PhD, RD, MS
Assistant Professor, Clinical Oncology and Metabolism, Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Risk Characteristics of Weight Gain in Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Donna L. Murdaugh, PhD
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics Hematology and Oncology, UAB
Cognitive Remediation Program to Promote Increased Independence and Facilitate Transition in Children and Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease
Babak J Orandi, MD, PhD, MSc
Assistant Professor, Division of Transplant Surgery, UAB
The Role of Bariatric Surgery in Obese Liver Transplant Candidates and Recipients
Brandi M Pernell, DNP, MSN
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, UAB
Overcoming Adverse Childhood Experiences in Sickle Cell Disease (The O-ACES Study)
Caroline A Presley, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Division of Preventive Medicine, UAB
Intervention Mapping to Adapt a Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Adults with Diabetes and Emotional Distress
Emily L. Spangler, MD, MS
Assistant Professor, Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, UAB
Assessment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Imaging Surveillance Practices in Veterans
If you are interested in becoming a CCTS KL2 scholar, visit our Deep South Mentored Career Development Program web page.