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Appalachian Translational Research Network

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Appalachian Translational Research Network

The Appalachian Translational Research Network (ATRN) is a 501(c)3 organization of nine academic and health care institutional partners committed to addressing the significant health challenges facing the Appalachian Region.

ATRN Institutional Partners

The ATRN seeks to foster engagement and outreach to communities in the Appalachian region, enhancing research collaborations focused on improving the health outcomes and access to health care prioritized by the communities of Appalachia. 

ATRN Institutional Partners include:

ATRN Membership

As an ATRN institutional partner, The Ohio State University provides a limited number of complimentary memberships to research faculty and staff at Ohio State and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, as well as Ohio State CTSI community partners. 

ATRN Membership benefits for Ohio State community partners:

  • Facilitation of researchers and community collaborations
  • Facilitation with ATRN partners across a six state Appalachian region
  • Partnership building
  • Alerting members of research opportunities (funding and collaboration)
  • Disseminating news of research
  • Annual ATRN Health Summit registration discount
  • Receiving the ATRN Newsletter – informing about the many activities and the people involved in research

Contact Us

Please reach out to Beverly Stringer for access to ATRN membership.

Beverly Stringer

Program Manager, ATRN

Beverly Stinger