News and Congratulations
Congratulations to KL2 Scholar Dr. Timonthy McClure on receiving the prestigious $4 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to advance prostate cancer imaging research! This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to his dedication to improving patient care through innovation.
His work exploring the use of PSMA-PET CT imaging to enhance active surveillance protocols has the potential to significantly reduce the need for invasive biopsies, improving quality of life for countless patients. It’s inspiring to see such a forward-thinking approach that combines cutting-edge imaging with machine learning to personalize and refine cancer monitoring.
Reflecting on the impact of the CTSC KL2 support on his research, Dr. McClure remarked:
“The CTSC and KL2 Scholar Program provided me with invaluable education, resources, and networking opportunities to foster true cross-section collaboration to lead to this successful grant application. My experience as a KL2 scholar has laid a strong foundation for my development as a physician-scientist. I am excited to continue working alongside such outstanding colleagues to improve patient care through thoughtful and innovative clinical research.”
We’re excited to follow the progress of this important clinical trial and the impact it will undoubtedly have on the future of prostate cancer care. Wishing Dr. McClure and his collaborators continued success as he led this transformative research.
The CTSC KL2 Career Development Core Program supports junior faculty and senior residents and fellows by providing salary support, protected time, advanced degree training, and practical skills necessary to conduct interdisciplinary Clinical Translational Investigation within a team research environment.