Pictured: Zhipin Liang, PhD (Roadmap Scholar Cohort 13)-LSUH-NO, Michelle Wilson, MPH (Research Navigator)-Tulane University, Oriyan Caeser, MBA (Program Manager)-Tulane University, Daniel Kapusta, PhD (LA CaTS Professional Development Core Co-Director)- LSUH-NO, Stephanie W. Waldrop, MD, MPH (Roadmap Scholar Cohort 14)- PB, Derek Werthmann, PhD, MPH (Roadmap Scholar Cohort 12)-Tulane SPHTM, John Kirwan, PhD (LA CaTS Center Director)-PB, Vivian Fonseca, MD (LA CaTS Professional Development Core Director)-Tulane SOM, Nell Bond, PhD (Roadmap Scholar Cohort 12)-Tulane SOM, Rebecca Solch-Ottaiano, PhD (Roadmap Scholar Cohort 13)-Tulane SOM, Van Barnes, PhD (Roadmap Scholar Cohort 14)-Tulane SOM, and Dicle Yalcin, PhD (Roadmap Scholar Cohort 14)-LSUH-NO
On May 8th, LA CaTS Center leadership and the Professional Development Core celebrated
the 2025 graduates from the Roadmap Scholars Program. Dr. Nell Bond (Tulane School
of Medicine) and Dr. Derek Werthmann (Tulane School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine)
received a Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) degree from Tulane University.
The Roadmap Scholars Program provides the support for junior faculty who are just
entering the field of clinical and translational research. The Professional Development
Core team will actively monitor and support the scholars' success throughout their
careers, demonstrating the overall impact of program.
The graduation celebration took place at Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. The celebration also included the currently active Roadmap Scholars working towards their MSCR.
More information on the Roadmap Scholars Program