Training Tomorrow's Investigators

The number of well-trained clinical investigators capable of conducting high-quality studies has declined nationally. Addressing this concern, the UCI School of Medicine created the Master of Science in Biomedical and Translational Science (MS-BATS) in 2012.

The MS-BATS program is designed to meet the need for trained researchers in the increasingly sophisticated field of clinical research. It offers advanced training in experimental study, bridging the gap between clinical medicine and basic sciences. This connection facilitates the translation of scientific discoveries into practical applications, ultimately contributing to societal well-being through enhanced patient care.

A scientist in a lab coat and gloves uses a micropipette to load a sample into a gel electrophoresis apparatus.

Translating Discovery: The MS-BATS Advantage

Read the featured success stories and discover how the MS-BATS program equips diverse students and clinicians to translate laboratory discoveries into improved patient care.

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Program Director

Gerard Slobogean, MD, MPH

Professor – Orthopaedic Surgery

Program Administrator

Marguerite Klumb

mklumb@hs.uci.edu

Our Faculty & Mentors

The program brings together a strong interdisciplinary team of UCI faculty from the clinical and basic sciences to teach and prepare scientists for the future of clinical research.

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