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.
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
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Regular Seminars
Professional networking opportunities and skill development sessions
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Community Building
Vibrant network focused on enhancing clinical trial activity at Penn
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Mentoring
Established trialists are invited to serve as mentors for trainees/junior faculty leading investigator-initiated clinical trials at Penn
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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