University of Florida, Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI)

What University of Florida, Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI) does

The University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is a federally funded, non-profit research institute established in 2008 as part of the National Institutes of Health Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program, a network of 61 medical research institutions. Headquartered in the Clinical and Translational Research Building on the UF campus in Gainesville, Florida, CTSI operates as the clinical and translational science hub for the state of Florida in partnership with Florida State University (joined 2019), with USF and FAU joining the Florida RDC Consortium in 2025. It serves UF investigators across all 16 colleges, FSU researchers, partner institutions, healthcare providers such as the UF Health Cancer Center, and Florida community members, with approximately 1,300+ investigators, trainees, and research professionals annually using its services and roughly 200 scientific publications generated per year through CTSI-facilitated research.

CTSI's core portfolio is an integrated translational research infrastructure stack. Research informatics is anchored by the UF Health Integrated Data Repository (IDR), built on i2b2 tranSMART and holding data on more than 1.5 million patients across Gainesville and Jacksonville, plus REDCap (electronic data capture), OnCore (enterprise clinical trials management), Consent2Share (EHR-integrated consent), and integration with Epic/MyChart and Vestigo. Core facilities include a Biorepository, GMP facilities for cellular therapy manufacturing, a Translational Drug Development Core, the Southeast Center for Integrated Metabolomics (SECIM), the Natural Language Processing Core, and the Florida Research Data Center for federal microdata. AI/ML capabilities include SynGatorTron, a proprietary NLP model for unstructured clinical text, and a Chief Data Scientist role. Physical infrastructure includes the Clinical Research Center (176 active protocols as of 2017), the Clinical Research Vehicle (mobile unit), and workforce development programs (KL2, TL1, T32, TRACTS, Mentor Academy, Translational Science Academy). Community-facing assets include HealthStreet, Consent2Share, ResearchMatch, and the Community Advisory Board.

CTSI's business model is grant and institutional funding rather than commercial revenue. Primary funding flows from NIH CTSA grants — most recently a $43M seven-year award in October 2025 — supplemented by institutional support from UF and FSU, pilot project funding, and training grants (K12, T32). Services are provided to internal investigators and partner institutions at no commercial price; there are no published pricing tiers for external customers. The go-to-market is community-led, with investigators accessing services through the CTSI Service Center, partner networks (OneFlorida+ Clinical Research Consortium, PCORnet), and statewide multi-site studies. CTSI is governed as part of the University of Florida under UF Health and the UF College of Medicine, with Duane Mitchell, M.D., Ph.D. as Director and Betsy Shenkman, Ph.D. as Co-Director.

Name

University of Florida, Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI)

Legal name

University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Website

https://ctsi.ufl.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is an NIH-funded CTSA hub that provides research infrastructure, informatics, core facilities, training, and community engagement to investigators across all 16 UF colleges, FSU, and partner institutions statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clinical Research Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Educational Support Services (61171), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) (EDAHAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Clinical Operations & Monitoring FSP (CRA/CTM/Start-up) (HLAGAOAA)

Keywords

• Clinical research services
• Translational science
• Biomedical informatics
• Research workforce training
• Community health research

Headquarters

HQ city

Gainesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. NIH CTSA Grant Funding: Primary funding from the National Institutes of Health Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) program. In October 2025, the UF-FSU CTSA hub received a $43 million NIH award consisting of a seven-year grant and two training grants (K12 and T32).
2. Institutional Support from UF and FSU: Core institutional funding and infrastructure support from the University of Florida and Florida State University to sustain hub operations and leverage CTSA resources.
3. Pilot Project Funding: CTSI provides intramural pilot awards to support the growth of interdisciplinary and investigator-initiated clinical and translational research across UF's scientific disciplines.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The UF CTSI provides research infrastructure, services, and training to investigators, trainees, and research staff across all 16 University of Florida colleges. Core offerings include study design and analysis support, clinical research center facilities, participant recruitment, REDCap data management, regulatory navigation, pilot funding, and core facilities such as biorepository, NLP, metabolomics, GMP manufacturing, and translational drug development. The institute also delivers education and training programs (KL2, TL1, TRACTS, Mentor Academy) and operates the OneFlorida+ Clinical Research Consortium and HealthStreet community engagement program.

Product overview

The University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is an NIH-funded research hub (part of the national CTSA Program network) that provides an integrated portfolio of research services, core facilities, education programs, and funding mechanisms rather than a commercial product. The institute offers software platforms (REDCap for electronic data capture, IDR for translational research data), physical research infrastructure (Clinical Research Center, Clinical Research Vehicle, Biorepository, GMP Facilities, Florida RDC), specialized cores (NLP Core, Translational Drug Development Core, SECIM metabolomics, Dissemination & Implementation Science Core), clinical research networks (OneFlorida+), and education/training programs (Mentor Academy, TRACTS, TSA, KL2, TL1 training grants, Clinical Research Professionals Training). The Research Connect initiative serves as a unified front door to access these services. CTSI functions as an academic research catalyst rather than a product company, accelerating translation of scientific discoveries into clinical practice through shared resources and collaborative infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OneFlorida+: Clinical research network covering Florida
• HealthStreet
• REDCap
• Clinical Research Vehicle
• Learning Health System Initiative

Products and services

• REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) Web-based software platform for building and managing online surveys and databases for clinical research. Provided as a service by CTSI with user guides, pricing information, and technical support.
• Clinical Research Center (CRC) Physical facility and clinical research support services for conducting inpatient and outpatient research studies, including nursing support, exam rooms, specimen processing, and research coordination.
• Clinical Research Vehicle (CRV) Mobile health unit bringing clinical research capabilities directly to communities, expanding access to research participation beyond the main campus facilities.
• UF Health Integrated Data Repository (IDR) NIH-recognized translational research data platform supporting the UF Health research enterprise using i2b2 tranSMART architecture, containing data for over 1.5 million patients across Gainesville and Jacksonville campuses.
• Biorepository Specimen storage and management facility providing biospecimen collection, processing, storage, and distribution services for research studies.
• Natural Language Processing (NLP) Core Core facility providing natural language processing services for extracting, analyzing, and interpreting unstructured text data from clinical documents and medical records.
• Translational Drug Development Core Core facility supporting drug development from preclinical through clinical stages, including compound development and regulatory pathway guidance.
• Southeast Center for Integrated Metabolomics (SECIM) NIH-funded metabolomics core facility providing metabolomics analytical services, pilot funding, and research support for investigators studying metabolic pathways.
• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Facilities FDA-registered manufacturing facilities for producing cellular therapy products and other biological materials for clinical use under cGMP compliance.
• Florida Research Data Center (FLRDC) Secure federal research data center providing access to restricted-access Census Bureau and other federal microdata for approved research projects with Special Sworn Status requirements.
• Dissemination and Implementation Science Core Core facility supporting researchers in applying dissemination and implementation science methods to translate research findings into clinical and community practice.
• OneFlorida+ Clinical Research Network Statewide clinical research consortium bridging the CTSA network and PCORnet, coordinating research across multiple Florida healthcare institutions.
• Research Connect Dynamic initiative serving as an all-in-one front door to research excellence, streamlining access to collaborative research opportunities, regulatory navigation, and essential resources for investigators and research staff.
• Precision Health Program Program focused on advancing precision medicine approaches for disease prevention and treatment, incorporating individual differences in lifestyle, environment, and biology.
• Clinical Genomics Program Program integrating genomic medicine into clinical care, including the UF Health Personalized Medicine Program that uses genetic information for routine patient care decisions.
• Learning Health System Initiative Initiative focused on integrating research and clinical operations to improve health outcomes and advance health equity using informatics, stakeholder engagement, and implementation science.
• Biomedical Informatics Program Program providing informatics infrastructure, consulting, and training to support data-driven clinical and translational research across the institution.
• Mentor Academy Four-month biweekly mentor training program launched in 2013 that has produced over 50 Master Mentors from nine colleges across UF.
• Translational Science Academy (TSA) Professional development program for clinical and translational scientists focusing on career advancement and skill development.
• Training and Research Academy for Clinical and Translational Science (TRACTS) Training and research academy providing interdisciplinary education in clinical and translational science for faculty, staff, and trainees.
• Clinical Research Professionals Training Training and resources for clinical research coordinators, research nurses, and other clinical research professionals, including certification preparation and competency development.
• KL2 Career Development Awards Mentored research career development program for junior faculty investigators, providing support and training for clinical and translational scientists.
• TL1 Predoctoral Training Program Predoctoral training program providing predoctoral trainees with skills and experience necessary to become translational research leaders. Directed by Wayne McCormack, PhD.
• CTSI Pilot Project Awards Intramural funding awards supporting the growth of interdisciplinary and investigator-initiated clinical and translational research across UF's scientific disciplines.
• Voucher Request Program Funding vouchers enabling investigators to access CTSI core facilities and services at reduced or no cost to support research projects.
• HealthStreet Community engagement program connecting Alachua County residents to health services and research opportunities, operated by community health workers.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 1,300 investigators, trainees, and research professionals served annually; approximately 200 scientific publications generated per year through CTSI-facilitated research
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability3 records

Feature9 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Harvard Catalyst (Harvard CTSA): One of the largest CTSA hubs and home of the i2b2 tranSMART platform used by UF's Integrated Data Repository; comparable in scope and informatics leadership.
• University of Florida College of Medicine: Primary college CTSI serves, including K12, T32, and investigator training programs; aligned around translational research infrastructure and faculty development.
• University of Florida Health Science Center: University of Florida's academic health center that CTSI directly serves; both operate within UF Health and share clinical operations, biomedical informatics, and research infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI): Peer CTSA hub supporting Duke investigators with study design, biostatistics, data management, and a regional research network; directly comparable in services and NIH funding profile.
• UCSF Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI): UC San Francisco's CTSA hub providing translational research infrastructure, training, and community engagement; directly comparable CTSA-funded peer.
• Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI): Yale's CTSA hub led by the former CTSI COO Brian Sevier; offers comparable clinical research support, training, and community engagement infrastructure.
• Florida State University College of Medicine: Became a CTSA hub partner with UF in 2019 and shares the $43M UF-FSU CTSA hub award; directly comparable as a clinical and translational research partner within the same statewide network.
• Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (VICTR): Long-established CTSA hub providing biostatistics, clinical research support, REDCap, and bioinformatics services to Vanderbilt investigators; directly comparable in scope and CTSA grant profile.
• Mayo Clinic CTSA Hub (Center for Clinical and Translational Science): Another major CTSA hub offering biomedical informatics, clinical trials support, and translational workforce training; comparable scale to UF CTSI with similar service portfolio.

Regional players

• Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research: Northwell Health's research enterprise providing clinical trial infrastructure, biorepository, and investigator training; comparable in service mix but operates in the Northeast rather than Florida.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ufhealth
• Facebookfacebook.com/ufstudies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uf-ctsi

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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