Jareen Meinzen-Derr, PhD Named Inaugural ACTS Fellow and ACTS Director at Large

ACTS Fellows

CCTST Co-Director, Jareen Meinzen-Derr, PhD, MPH, has been named a 2026 Fellow of the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS), a prestigious honor recognizing leaders who have made significant contributions to the field.

Dr. Meinzen-Derr plays a pivotal role in advancing collaborative, high-impact research. She is among just 36 individuals selected through the program’s highly competitive inaugural application process - an achievement that underscores both her leadership and her impact on translational science.

In addition, ACTS is celebrating new leadership and board members. At the Translational Science conference in April 2026, Dr. Meinzen-Derr began her term as Director at Large. The Board represents a broad range of expertise across the field and provides strategic guidance and governance for the organization.

We are proud to have Dr. Meinzen-Derr as a co-director and are grateful for her leadership, dedication, and vision for the CCTST and broader translational science community!