Nasia Safdar, MD, PhD, professor, Infectious Disease, has been named the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s inaugural associate dean for clinical trials and the research director of the new Wisconsin Medicine Institute for Clinical Trials, a joint venture between the school and UW Health. 

As associate dean for clinical trials, Dr. Safdar will work to create the most efficient and user-friendly environment for clinical trials, including support and recognition of those who engage in this important area. She will work directly with the School of Medicine and Public Health faculty, departments and centers to assess opportunities and priorities for this vital research.

“I am delighted to take on this new opportunity to continue our momentum in bringing clinical trials to patients in an efficient and sustainable manner,” Dr. Safdar said.

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Banner: Dr. Nasia Safdar, the UW School of Medicine and Public Health's first associate dean for clinical trials and the first research director of the new Wisconsin Institute for Clinical Trials. Credit: Clint Thayer/Department of Medicine.