2026 RS Graduation
Pictured: Daniel Kapusta, PhD (LA CaTS Professional Development Core Co-Director)- LSUH-NO, Zhipin Liang, PhD (Roadmap Scholar Cohort 13)-LSUH-NO, Michelle Wilson, MPH (Research Navigator)-Tulane University, Rebecca Solch-Ottaiano, PhD (Roadmap Scholar Cohort 13)-Tulane SOM, Deborah Smith, PhD (Roadmap Scholar Cohort 13)-LSUH-S, and Vivian Fonseca, MD (LA CaTS Professional Development Core Director)-Tulane SOM

Smith, Caldwell, Liang
Deborah Smith, PhD (LSUH-S), Jennifer Caldwell, PhD (Pennington Biomedical), and Zhiping Liang, PhD (LSUH-NO)

 

On May 15th, LA CaTS Center leadership and the Professional Development Core celebrated the 2026 graduates from the Roadmap Scholars Program.  Dr. Rebecca Solch-Ottaiano (Tulane School of Medicine), Dr. Zhiping Liang, PhD (LSU Health New Orleans), Dr. Jennifer Caldwell, PhD (Pennington Biomedical) and Dr. Deborah Smith, PhD (LSU Health Shreveport) 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 University. The celebration also included the currently active Roadmap Scholars working towards their MSCR. 

More information on the Roadmap Scholars Program