Science in Focus
NUCATS remains poised to advance translational science through a renewed focus on continual improvement, innovation and implementation.
2025 Impact Report
Translational Science in Focus: Improving, Innovating, Implementing
As we embark on the latest chapter of our journey as a Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Hub, the NUCATS Institute is poised to advance translational science through a renewed focus on continual improvement, innovation and implementation. View this report as a PDF.
Impact at a Glance
44% Nearly half of NUCATS publications in FY25 ranked in the top 50 percent for citation impact in their subject area.
86 NUCATS-supported research was cited in 10 languages and 86 countries, including China, Australia, Brazil and France.
1,567 In the past year, NUCATS supported 538 research papers, cited 1,567 times worldwide by academic and policy experts.
The EQuaTR Conference thrives because it appeals to the robust Chicagoland community with targeted goals to enhance knowledge, network and foster discussion among research professionals.”
Stories With Impact
Scholars, Trainees Thrive
NUCATS takes great pride in the achievements of its career development award alumni — a community of scholars dedicated to translational science.
Workforce Development
The NUCATS institute continues to create new workforce development initiatives to train and cultivate clinical research professionals.
Science Communications
The Art of Science Communication is an eight-week online course that provides scientists at all career stages with fundamental training in science communication.
Impact Roundup
The transformative work happening across our institute showcases remarkable collaborations, innovative research and community-engaged initiatives that advance human health.
Process Improvement
A team of investigators recently began developing a library of visual icons to support research participant comprehension of informed consent forms.
Past Impact Reports
Find NUCATS impact reports from previous years:
