SC CTSI Welcomes Newest Cohort of KL2 Scholars, 2026-2029

By Nicki Apaydin — February 03, 2026


The SC Clinical and Translational Science Institute would like to welcome and congratulate our new cohort of Mentored Career Development in Clinical and Translational Science Program (KL2) Scholars! The KL2 program was created to support research career development for health professionals or individuals with research doctoral degrees who wish to pursue formal training and a career in clinical and translational research. This three-year program allows scholars to address important clinical translational research questions with 75% of their time devoted to conducting research, and aligning research career goals with career development activities through an individual development plan and mentorship from a team of mentors with relevant areas of expertise.

Congratulations to our newest cohort! Meet our new awardees below:
Kyle Bolo, MD, Frank Gonzalez, MD, Christopher Orlando, MD, MPH and Xzania White Lee, PhD.

Meet the New KL2 Cohort
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Join us for our first KL2 Information Session on May 4th, 2026, 1-2pm.
Details:  KL2 Information Session #1: KL2 Training Program Overview

Register now for KL2 Info Session #1

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