Learn more about the special populations program at UCLA CTSI | Clinical & Translational Science Institute

Special populations, including children, older adults, and vulnerable groups are prioritized because of their poor health status in Los Angeles County and nationwide. The inclusion of special populations has profound implications for society and is within the purview of the emerging science of health and disease evolution over the life course. To facilitate translational research, the Integrating Special Populations Program (ISP) unites outstanding academic leadership and expertise with 14 community partners with exceptional breadth, experience and dedication to the health of special populations.

Services & Tools

Services and consults

Internal pre-submission grant reviews, career consults and project-specific consults

Program Aim

Integrate special populations into the research enterprise of the UCLA CTSI.

Enhance our special populations consultation service.
Foster and support research collaborations involving all populations across the lifespan into translational research.
Provide research platforms to facilitate research in special populations.