Radovick appointed co-director of CTS Graduate Program

The University of Arizona College of Health Sciences appointed Sally Radovick, MD, as co-director of the Clinical Translational Sciences Graduate Program in Phoenix. Radovick joins Julie Ledford, PhD, who has served as co-director in Tucson since 2022.

Radovick will oversee program operations, including budget management, student funding, curriculum development, faculty recruitment and student progress evaluation. She will also lead faculty committees, nominate associate directors and represent the program within and beyond the university.

“I am honored to join Dr. Julie Ledford in leading the CTS Graduate Program,” said Radovick, who also is the director of the developing U of A Health Sciences Clinical and Translational Research Institute and a professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the U of A College of Medicine – Tucson. “Julie is an outstanding scientist and educator with a strong track record in leadership and mentorship. Our experienced staff works hard to provide essential support for students and faculty, ensuring a high-quality graduate education experience.”

The CTS Graduate Program provides master’s and doctoral students with a strong foundation in translational biomedical research. With faculty and students based in Tucson and Phoenix, the program fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, offers a flexible curriculum and provides hands-on experience in both clinical and basic science research. By strengthening partnerships between campuses and expanding coursework, the program enhances educational opportunities and prepares students for impactful research careers.

Since its launch in 2015 with seven students, the CTS Graduate Program has grown to 66 students while maintaining a low attrition rate. Graduates have a strong track record of publishing in high-impact journals and securing postdoctoral or faculty positions.

Radovick has extensive experience in clinical research, academic leadership and pediatric endocrinology. She previously served as senior associate dean for clinical and translational research and chair of pediatrics at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where she expanded research initiatives and secured a Clinical and Translational Science Award. Before that, she held leadership roles at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, advancing institutional research collaborations and training programs.

Her federally funded research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of growth and reproduction, as well as diabetes and metabolism. Throughout her career, she has been a dedicated mentor and leader in developing programs that enhance patient care and community health.