Join Penn Medicine’s vibrant community of clinical trialists dedicated to accelerating access to experimental therapy for patients and fostering collaborative and innovative research within our Learning Health System.

ITMAT at Penn aims to nurture enthusiasm for clinical trials, create identity for research efforts, and build a community of scientists and clinicians sharing this passion.

Join our community

Our Objectives

  • Foster a culture that values and supports clinical trialists at Penn Medicine
  • Recognize and develop the unique skill set and effort needed to succeed as a clinical trialist
  • Create a space where faculty and their team can discuss challenges and solutions to clinical trials designed to evaluate the safety and/or effectiveness of treatments or interventions

What We Offer

Comprehensive support and resources for leading clinical trials at Penn

  • Regular Seminars

    Professional networking opportunities and skill development sessions

    Upcoming Seminars

  • Community Building

    Vibrant network focused on enhancing clinical trial activity at Penn

  • Mentoring

    Established trialists are invited to serve as mentors for trainees/junior faculty leading investigator-initiated clinical trials at Penn

  • Best Practices

    Central hub for institutional best practices and advertising resources

Become a Member

Join our community that values and supports clinical trialists at Penn Medicine. The Special Interest Group welcomes anyone who has experience or interest in designing, implementing, and reporting on investigator-initiated clinical trials or federally funded trials at Penn.

Program Leadership

Meet the dedicated team leading our clinical trials community

Marina Cuchel, MD, PhD, MSTR | mcuchel@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
CTTP Program Director | Associate Program Director, ITMAT Education

Jessica German, MSEd | jbgerman@upenn.edu 
CTTP Admin Lead | Sr. Associate Director, ITMAT Education

Archna Bajaj, MD | abajaj@pennmedicine.upenn.edu 
Past CTTP Trainee

Taneeta (Mindy) Ganguly, MD | taneeta.ganguly@pennmedicine.upenn.edu 
Past CTTP Trainee

Collaborators

Office of Clinical Research