Research

  1. Baylor College of Medicine
  2. Research
  3. Research Centers
  4. Center for Translational Research on Inflammatory Diseases

Center for Translational Research on Inflammatory Diseases

Master
Media Component
Fong Lam, M.D.
The image shows 2 neutrophils that are firmly adhered and spreading over platelet monolayers while under shear stress. The neutrophil (and platelet) granules are labeled with mepacrine (green). The remainder of the image is pseudocolored.
Caption
PMN Granules: Image of two neutrophils that are firmly adhered and spreading over platelet monolayers while under shear stress. The neutrophil (and platelet) granules are labeled with mepacrine (green). The remainder of the image is pseudocolored.
Heading

About the Center

Content

The Center for Translational Research on Inflammatory Diseases was inaugurated at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in the Spring of 2013. CTRID is composed of MEDVAMC-based Baylor College of Medicine physician-scientists and Ph.D. scientists. Its activities are supported by the Houston VA Research & Education Foundation, MEDVAMC, and Baylor College of Medicine.

The CTRID was established to increase basic and clinical research funding at MEDVAMC, enhance interaction among investigators at VA and foster mentoring of early career investigators. We focus on fostering collaborative research on inflammatory diseases at MEDVAMC to improving the health and well-being of veterans.

The center's work will integrate the basic science research environment at MEDVAMC into a Center of Excellence for translational research and mentoring in cooperation with its affiliate, Baylor College of Medicine.

Media Component
Marina Martinez-Vargas, Ph.D., analyzing images
Caption
CTRID T32 trainee, Marina Martinez-Vargas, Ph.D., analyzing images by using confocal microscopy.
Heading

Postdoctoral Training Support

Content

One of CTRID's strategic objectives is to enhance the training of basic and clinical researchers.

Our NIH/NHLBI T32 training grant entitled “Collaborative Research Training in Thrombosis and Inflammation” provides postdoctoral training support. Visit the Mentoring page to view our program announcement and find additional information for applicants.

Back to topback-to-top