The KL2 program is part of a larger group of training programs run by NC TraCS that aim to advance development in interdisciplinary clinical and translational science. This program, designed for junior-level faculty, focuses on educating participants through didactic and experiential learning in areas critical to the overall mission of the National Institutes for Health.  The goal of this national consortium is to transform how clinical and translation research is conducted, ultimately enabling researchers to provide new treatments more efficiently and quickly to patients. 

 

Shea's specific research interest is in the implementation of health information technology and the impact of information on clinical decision making.  Bryan Weiner, PhD, Timothy Daaleman, MD, Carlton Moore, MD, and Donald Spencer, MD, will serve as Shea's mentors on the project. 

 

"I am thrilled to be participating in the KL2 program," Shea said.  "I realized that in order to achieve my research goals, I needed additional mentoring and training in informatics and research methods.  The KL2 award will provide these opportunities."

 

Scholars selected to participate in the program have access to courses offered by the NC TraCS Institute, including a core curriculum of required courses. For more information about the KL2 program, visit the NC TraCS website.