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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup
August 25, 2023
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Georgia CTSA Welcomes 2023-2024 TL1 Trainees
Congratulations to the new trainees in the Georgia CTSA TL1 Program . The program provides outstanding opportunities for clinical and translational science training for predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees at the Georgia CTSA partner institutions. In addition to didactic training, the TL1 Program provides mentored research training for trainees interested in a career focused on clinical and/or translational research relevant to human health.
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Georgia CTSA Maternal Health Disparities Webinar: Partnering with Cooperative Extension to Engage Communities
Join us via Zoom on Monday, Sept. 11, from 12-1:00 PM. Georgia CTSA’s Integrating Special Populations program is facilitating collaboration between people with an interest in rural maternal health disparities. Community Health Engagement & Nutrition Education leaders will discuss examples and opportunities in maternal health. Guest Speakers from UGA: Alison Berg, PhD, RDN, LD; Sarah Henes, PhD, RDN; and Courtney Still Brown, PhD, RDN. View flyer .
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Funding (* New Opportunities)
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* Halle Institute-Tel Aviv University Collaborative Research Grant (CRG) – Due Dates Vary
The Halle Institute-Tel Aviv University Collaborative Research Grant (CRG) is now open to all full-time faculty members from across Emory's nine schools. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals for innovative collaborative research projects linking with faculty from one of our partner universities. The research may take place in any country or region as long as it is done collaboratively.
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Georgia CF Research and Development Program – LOIs due September 1
The Cystic Fibrosis Research Program is preparing an application for “Georgia CF Research and Development Program” grant from CF Foundation. This will include a pilot grant program, with at least two grants at either $60k/year or $80k/year direct costs for 1-2 years. Note: Proposals submitted for other recent opportunities are welcome to be reused, if relevant to RDP grant’s goals. At this time, we only request a 1-2 page Letter of Intent, so please send your ideas! Questions: contact RDP Pilot Program Co-Directors Nael McCarty, PhD or Jessica Alvarez, PhD .
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Collaborative Partnership to Advance Global Health Research (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) – Due September 2
The goal of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to develop, establish, implement, and maintain a successful collaborative partnership to advance NIH priorities, support NIH collaboration on global health, and advance biomedical research internationally. This program will support a partnership between the NIH and the recipient(s) with the commitment and capacity to help extend NIH research-related programs worldwide.
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Accelerating Behavioral and Social Science through Ontology Development and Use: Research Network Projects – LOIs due September 3
This funding opportunity invites applications to support research projects focused on the expansion of existing or development of new ontologies for behavioral or social science research (BSSR). The research projects must include multi-disciplinary teams of subject matter experts in one or more BSSR fields, as well as ontology-related informatics and computational approaches. Projects should address health-related behavioral and social science problems not easily solved without improvement in semantic knowledge structures (e.g., controlled vocabularies, taxonomies, and ontologies).
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Improving Minority Health and Eliminating Health Disparities – Due September 6
Two Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) ( Technologies and Innovations for Healthy Living ) invites eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) to submit Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications that propose to develop a product, process, or service for commercialization with the aim of improving minority health and/or reducing and ultimately eliminating health disparities in one or more NIH-defined populations that experience health disparities. Appropriate technologies should be effective, affordable, and culturally acceptable.
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Emory SOM Image, Innovate, and Impact (I3) GCMI Research Awards RFP – Due October 24
In partnership with Georgia CTSA, SOM is soliciting Emory proposals that will accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries to health benefits through collaborations between Emory and GCMI. Proposals are intended to improve patient care by more effectively and efficiently developing and commercializing devices and products through preclinical and product development services. Collaborations with GCMI are required.
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NIH Build UP Trust Challenge – Due November 14
The NIH Build UP Trust Challenge seeks solutions that increase research participation and the adoption of medical care by building trust and improving engagement with historically underserved communities. The NIH Build UP Trust prize challenge aims to identify new and promising scalable strategies that increase research participation and the adoption of existing and new tools and approaches to detect, treat, and monitor diseases, conditions, and disorders by improving engagement with minority health populations and populations with health disparities .
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* NOSI: Next-Generation Approaches to Renal Replacement Therapy Including Vascular Access – Due January 5
This notice of special interest (NOSI) aims to support the development of innovative approaches to renal replacement therapy and address critical accompanying challenges such as vascular access and fluid management during dialysis. It is anticipated that the funded applications will propose to develop and test in appropriate models and/or research participants novel technologies related to renal replacement therapy.
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MSCR 515 – Scientific Communication for Clinical & Translational Science – Due August 18
Faculty and postdocs are invited to enroll in a fall semester elective course in the Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) and Certificate Program in Translational Science (CPTS) in the Emory University Laney Graduate School. Tuition awards are not available, but faculty and postdocs at Emory may be eligible for the Emory Courtesy Scholarship if employed at least one year. This virtual course is 1-credit and will meet Thursdays from 2:00-3:00pm starting September 7 through November 9. For more information and instructions on how to enroll, contact Rachel Hardison.
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Phlebotomy 101 Training – September 21 & 22
Phlebotomy 101 is a two-day introductory classroom and clinical hands-on training that teaches the techniques of venipuncture to research coordinators monthly and is led by GCRC nurses. The course is only offered to Emory, Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), and the University of Georgia (UGA) faculty and staff. Please note: the course is open to research professionals that serve the adult population only. We do not accept pediatric research professionals. Learn More .
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Calling All Clinical Research Professionals: Discover the Power of eMPACT!
Are you looking for a free, comprehensive career navigation system that can help you achieve your professional goals in the field of Clinical Translational Science? Introducing eMPACT (Empowering Purposeful Advancement of Careers and Training in the Research Workforce), a dynamic platform designed to promote purposeful training and career advancement for professionals like you.
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Free Online Trainings for Clinical Research Professionals
Georgia CTSA and SC CTSI created an Online Course Catalog with free course and program offerings available to clinical research professionals. Participants earn a certificate or badge with contact hours (continuing education – CE) from an accredited provider upon completion of a course or program (series of courses). Featured Program: The Legal Aspects of Conducting Clinical Trials Program
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NIH Offers New Resource to Aid Researchers in Grant Application
The National Institute of Health (NIH) Center for Scientific Review has developed a resource to help researchers in the NIH grant application process. It highlights institution- and investigator-specific information, including key actions that must be taken well in advance of application submission to aid the research community, especially those new to submitting NIH grant applications.
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TEAMS Mentoring Program - Call for Content Experts Are you an expert in providing feedback, managing a team, grant writing, manuscript development, people management, or other academic skills? Are you interested in paying it forward to help junior scholars? Then we want you as an expert for Georgia CTSA’s TEAMS (Translational Education and Mentoring for Science) Program! Share your expertise virtually with a small group of mentees and commit to at least a one-hour meeting per year. Learn more .
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Call for Mentors: Georgia CTSA TEAMS Program Calling all mentors from Emory, Georgia Tech, MSM, and UGA! Are you a mid to senior-level faculty member who enjoys mentoring? Are you looking to enhance your mentoring and communications skills and meet new colleagues? Georgia CTSA TEAMS (Translational Education and Mentoring for Science) is seeking experts in public health, clinical and translational science, community engagement, health equity, and more for the 2023-2024 academic year. Sign up now !
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Grant Wise
Would you like an experienced grant writer to help provide guidance for your grant? The Georgia CTSA Grant Wise service offers the opportunity for one-on-one feedback from experienced senior faculty on grant writing. Receive support with developing a timeline, reviewing specific aims, writing/editing the text, and responding to reviewers. Grant Wise is available to faculty of institutions within the Georgia CTSA - Emory, Georgia Tech, MSM, & UGA.
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Georgia CTSA Match
Looking to connect with experts in your field? Join the new Georgia CTSA Match! The platform encourages meaningful networking and collaboration by pairing researchers based on similar interests. These matches will help you to build networking opportunities acting as a catalyst to spur your research forward. Discover more and Join Now!
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Lab2Launch
Lab2Launch is the first-of-its-kind shared laboratory at Emory University designed to support scientist-entrepreneurs in a community-driven environment in taking their discoveries from the lab to market, located on the 1st floor of the new Health Sciences and Research Building II. Geared towards Emory-affiliated founders and innovators, Lab2Launch provides critical offerings such as access to scalable lab spaces, top-of-the-line instrumentation, and events and programming. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program
The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program from the Small Business Administration is meant to help increase the quantity, quality, and diversity of SBIR/STTR applications from each for the states. For startups in the state of Georgia that are competitive for an SBIR/STTR, we are able to offer $2450 to help cover the upfront fee of hiring a grant writing consultant to help that startup craft and submit their SBIR/STTR. Note: Most grant consultants stop taking clients ~8 weeks from the SBIR/STTR deadline. Questions? Contact Kevin Wu .
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PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease
PD GENEration is a Parkinson’s Foundation initiative that offers genetic testing and genetic counseling at no cost for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). When you participate, you will have the opportunity to improve Parkinson’s research and better manage your Parkinson’s in the future. Sign up today or email for more information.
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SPARX3: Study in Parkinson Disease of Exercise Phase 3 Clinical Trial
We are seeking volunteers to participate in a clinical research trial to learn more about the effects of aerobic exercise on people with Parkinson’s disease. Sign up today or email for more information.
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The 10th Annual UGA-FDA Medical Device Regulations Conference – Registration Open
Attend the 10th Annual UGA-FDA Medical Device Joint Regulatory Conference (UGA-FDA MDRC) virtually or in-person with your peers and experts which provides educational and networking opportunities to help shape and advance the future of medical device regulatory sciences. Using a tutorial approach, experienced leaders from the FDA, Notified Bodies, and medical device industry experts will present and engage the audience on challenges related to medical device compliance and quality areas. International collaboration efforts that improve quality and benefit the public are also highlighted.
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Invisible Corps, U.S. Public Health Service Documentary – Sunday, August 27
Join the Atlanta Commissioned Officers Association (ACOA) & the Emory Veterans Employee Network (EVEN) from 4:00 – 6:00 PM for the documentary viewing of Invisible Corps. This 60-minute film covers the history and role of the USPHS Commissioned Corps in the FUTURE health of our nation and the world. A panel discussion will be held immediately after the film featuring the Producer of the Documentary, Chris Schueler & Rear Admiral (ret.) Kenneth Castro, Professor, Emory University.
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Informatics Lunch and Learn - August 30
Georgia CTSA’s Informatics program offers the next Lunch & Learn webinar, Big Data and Nursing Wisdom - The Key to Unlock Healthcare Innovation, providing free informatics guidance to the university research community. Join us from 12:00 - 1:00PM. Ramya Govindarajan, MSPH, Director of Database Projects, Emory School of Nursing, will discuss national implementation of Project NeLL, an EHR big database and suite of applications for teaching data science, designed by nurses for nurses. Learn more .
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ORCID Workshop for Researchers – August 30
Join us from 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET to learn more about how to set up your ORCID iD. Getting and using your free ORCID iD and ORCID record can help you save time and get credit for your work in funding, publishing, and research reporting workflows. Funding organizations, publishers, and research institutions are increasingly requiring or asking for ORCID iDs from researchers, so this workshop will help you make sure you are ahead of the game.
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Association for Academic Minority Physicians 27th Annual Scientific Meeting – Call for Abstracts, Due August 31
AAMP will have its annual meeting September 29-October 1, 2023 with an abstract deadline of August 31st. AAMP is interested in submission dealing with the broad field of medical education, biomedical research, clinical care and preventive medicine. Research submission dealing with health disparities and mentoring are especially welcome. Submit now .
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Blue Sky Group: LGBTQ+ Health - September 6
Join researchers and clinicians from across the Georgia CTSA via Zoom on September 6 from 11:30-1:00 PM for a session on LGBTQ+ Health. The discussion will be opened by Dr. Don Operario, a leading researcher in this field. Blue Sky Groups provide a unique opportunity for attendees to drive the agenda and catalyze future collaborations and research opportunities. Share your experience, learn from others, network, and find collaborators! Learn more .
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Tour de Flow 2023 – September 12-13
This two-day event will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of flow cytometry, from basic principles to advanced applications. The event will be led by a team of experienced flow cytometry experts from BD, who will share their knowledge and expertise with participants. The event will also include two workshops, where participants will have the opportunity to work directly with our guest experts. Learn more about the Isac Recognized Flow Cytometry Core.
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