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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup

March 20, 2020

In this edition:


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Did You Know?
Funding & Related Information
Education
Research Resources
Innovation & Translation
Community
Events
 
 

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Georgia CTSA MSCR Graduates on Front Line of COVID-19 Battle

"In a situation like this where everything is so new, scientific communication and the ability to interpret it becomes a critical issue. We're talking about something that people, up until three months ago, have never dealt with," says Dr. Jeffrey Collins.  Jeffrey Collins, MD, MSc, Assistant Professor, and Russell Kempker, MD, MSc, Associate Professor, Emory University School of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, NIH-funded physician-scientists, ...

 
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Call for Investigator-Initiated Seed Grants in Healthcare Innovation: Dealing with Pandemics - LOI Due April 15

The Emory-Georgia Tech Healthcare Innovation Program in partnership with Emory Synergy Award Program, Georgia CTSA, Emory Healthcare Innovation Hub, Emory Health Services Research Center, Winship, Emory+Children's Pediatrics Institute, and Georgia Tech is pleased to announce the fourteenth round of research seed grants in Healthcare Innovation. The funding priority will be for proposals that address issues in dealing with pandemics.
 
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Virtual Studio Consultations Are Here!

Georgia CTSA is now offering Virtual Studios to meet your research brainstorming needs. Our on-site presence has temporarily changed, but our desire to help you plan and collaborate regarding existing and potential research has not paused. Examples of areas where we have served past customers with expert brainstorming include locating collaborators and resources, hypothesis generation, study design, implementation, analysis and interpretation, translation and manuscript development of research topics. Contact the Georgia CTSA Coordinating Center by emailing Karen Lindsley at klindsl@emory.edu or Submit a Request for a Studio Consultation.
 
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Funding & Related Information

 
 
 

COVID-19 Resources for Applicants and Recipients for NIH Funding

Due to the potential exceptional impact of the declared public health emergency, we want to assure our recipient community that NIH will be doing our part to help you continue your research. Our website on “Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Information for NIH Applicants and Recipients” has a list of available resources. Also, see a video message from Dr. Mike Lauer discussing the flexibilities available for applicants and recipients.
 
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Guidance for NIH-Funded Clinical Trials and Human Subjects Studies Affected by COVID-19

For details on expanded flexibilities, such as mid-project period extensions and administrative supplements for unanticipated costs, see NOT-OD-20-087.
 
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NIH Late Application Policy, Administrative Flexibilities, and FAQs Related to 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

When delays occur because the applicant or recipient organization is officially closed or unable to submit grant applications due to the effects of COVID-19, the NIH will consider accepting applications late, on a case-by-case basis. See the Guidance Notes.
 
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Flexibilities for Assured Institutions for Activities of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs) Due to COVID-19

For flexibilities provided in the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (Policy) that are applicable to implementing a pandemic plan for animal care and use programs, see NOT-OD-20-088.
 
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Georgia CTSA Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Research Design (BERD) Request for Proposals - Due March 31

As many as two awards of up to $20,000 each in total direct costs are available to support novel methodological research in biostatistics, epidemiology, or health economics to advance clinical and translational research. New investigators are encouraged to apply; meritorious applications from new investigators will be prioritized for funding.
 
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Emory SOM Imagine, Innovate and Impact (I3) Awards: I3 Education - Due April 1

A key innovation strategy is to promote interdisciplinary and cross-departmental and -divisional research. The SOM I3 Education Awards are soliciting proposals that highlight, promote, and disseminate innovations in medical education and training (degree programs and GME) that enhance the Emory SOM mission.
 
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Emory SOM Imagine, Innovate and Impact (I3) Awards: I3 Venture - Due April 1

A key innovation strategy is to promote interdisciplinary and cross-departmental and -divisional research. The SOM I3 Venture Awards are soliciting proposals to catalyze promising early-stage concepts with commercial potential that do not yet qualify for funding from external sources.
 
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CCIV Pilot Grants SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 - Due April 3

Due to the recent outbreak caused by SARS-CoV-2, CCIV is conducting a special call for applications related to SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ONLY. Projects selected for award under this special RFA will have a project period of May 1, 2020 - April 30, 2021.
 
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Georgia CTSA Request for Proposals: Informatics - Deadline Extended to April 6

Georgia CTSA's Informatics program is soliciting proposals to support investigator-led teams in developing and testing innovative healthcare apps. The support is for project costs that are associated with data access, informatics resource access, and technical personnel. We strongly encourage applications that use our Real Time Analytics platform. Applications that do not include budget lines for informatics resources will be considered non-responsive.
 
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Targeted Therapy in Colorectal Cancer RFP - Due April 13

Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG) supports the global healthcare community's independent initiatives (e.g., research, quality improvement, or education) to improve patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical need that are aligned with Pfizer's medical and/or scientific strategies. Projects that will be considered for Pfizer support will focus on increasing the understanding of targeted therapies including BRAF inhibitors and their use in the treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC).
 
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Pfizer: Pneumococcal Immunization Recommendations in Adults – Due April 14

This RFP is intended to support quality improvement (QI) initiatives that focus on the implementation of updated pneumococcal immunization recommendations, as described in the updated recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for adult pneumococcal immunization.
 
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Call for Investigator-Initiated Seed Grants in Healthcare Innovation: Dealing with Pandemics - LOI Due April 15

The funding priority for the seed grants from the Emory-Georgia Tech Healthcare Innovation Program will be for proposals that address issues in dealing with pandemics such as (but not limited to): coordination of public health and healthcare systems in clinical responses, diagnostic testing, provider-patient safety; improving clinical preparedness and communication; impact on healthcare system physicians, nurses, staff.
 
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Emory SOM I3 (Imagine, Innovate and Impact) Rapid RFP COVID-19 Research Awards – Due April 15

In light of the current COVID-19 outbreak, the dean of the Emory School of Medicine (SOM) has created a special grant cycle of the Dean’s Imagine, Innovate, and Impact (I3) Awards. This I3 Rapid RFP will specifically support the creation of data in preparation for anticipated external funding opportunities related to COVID-19.
 
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MAPK Inhibition in Melanoma RFP - Due April 15

Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG) supports the global healthcare community's independent initiatives (e.g., research, quality improvement, or education) to improve patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical need that are aligned with Pfizer's medical and/or scientific strategies. Projects that will be considered for Pfizer support will focus on increasing the understanding of MAPK pathway inhibitors and their use in the treatment of melanoma.
 
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Emory SOM Bridge Funding Program Applications - Due April 15 (DoM Internal Due April 1)

To assist investigators who have temporarily lost significant federal research funding, and to facilitate carefully planned changes in research direction, the Emory School of Medicine offers a Bridge Funding Program. Bridge funding up to $100,000 (including Department support/matching funds) will be available to investigators based on merit, potential for renewal of external funding, and availability of SOM funds.
 
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Wake Forest Primate Program Feasibility Study Announcement - LOI Due April 27

Wake Forest Primate Signature Program provides access to nonhuman primates (NHPs) and related resources for studies that advance translational research. To assist new NHP researchers, the Program is providing funds for feasibility studies to be conducted using monkey-related resources. The objective is to facilitate the collection of data from NHPs in support of applications for extramural funding. Applications are open to faculty members or KL2 scholars of CTSA supported institutions.
 
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CTSA Collaborative Innovation Awards (U01 and R2) – First Due Date July 10

The purpose of this Notice of Special Interest is to highlight the list of widely appreciated systematic barriers or translational science problems included in PAR-19-099 and PAR-19-100 to add the following topics of interest: Rural Health, Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Maternal Mortality, Applications for Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Veterans' Health.
 
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Education

 
 
 

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Emory Master of Science in Clinical Research Program – Due April 1

The Emory Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) degree program, in the Laney Graduate School at Emory University, provides innovative didactic and mentored research training to those interested in pursuing a career in clinical and/or translational research.
 
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Certificate Program in Translational Research (CPTR) - Request for Applications - Due April 30

The Certificate Program in Translational Research (CPTR) is a formal 16-credit Emory Laney Graduate School program for trainees who seek to conduct research at the interface between basic and translational science and clinical medicine.
 
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Medical Innovation Residency Track - Applications Due April 30

The Medical Innovation Residency Track is a 24-month program now open to both Emory and MSM participants to provide a foundation of knowledge to participate in entrepreneurship and design for innovate technologies. Upon successful participation and completion of this track, residents will be awarded a certificate of distinction in Medical Innovation from Emory University School of Medicine.
 
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Phlebotomy 101 - May 28 & 29

Phlebotomy 101 is a two-day classroom and clinical, hands-on training to venipuncture offered through the Georgia CTSA Clinical Research Centers (GCRCs). The course is offered quarterly to research coordinators from Emory, Morehouse School of Medicine and UGA.
 
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Seeking Mentors: Grant Writing Consultation

The new Georgia CTSA Grant Wise service offers the opportunity for one-on-one feedback from experienced senior faculty on grant writing. We are soliciting experienced faculty to serve as volunteer mentors. If you have experience in writing grants and you enjoy mentoring, we need you! After completing the online volunteer form, we will be in touch should we receive a request that matches your expertise. Contact lauren.james@emory.edu
 
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Research Resources

 
 
 

ACT Network

The Georgia CTSA has partnered with ACT Network to bring real-time cohort exploration and discovery to its researchers. ACT uses a web interface in a HIPAA-compliant manner, without require study-specific IRB approval. It offers open access to a national network of academic medical research centers and generates aggregate patient count data. Emory and Morehouse School of Medicine researchers can now explore patient populations, confirm and demonstrate feasibility, and find potential partners for multi-site studies.
 
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Georgia CTSA Ethical Dilemma of the Week

Participant Recruitment: When an Investigator Recruits Himself for a Study (PDF)
 
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Research Registry Toolkit

The Research Registry Toolkit is designed to support teams creating and managing research registries. Each section includes examples, best practices, and tools to guide conversations about research registry development and maintenance.
 
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Innovation & Translation

 
 
 

SBIR Road Tour in Athens, GA - NEW DATE: September 17

Registration is now open for the SBIR Road Tour stopping at UGA in Athens, GA. National outreach effort connecting entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies to the country’s largest source of early stage funding – the SBIR/STTR programs. Opportunity for small businesses, innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs and technology companies to connect directly with SBIR/STTR program managers representing more than a dozen different federal agencies. SBIR/STTR programs provide over $3.7 billion in funding to small businesses each year in a wide variety of technology areas.
 
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Please Consider Participating in the All of Us Research Program

The Georgia CTSA recently partnered with the All of Us Research Program. All of Us is a health research program funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Its goal is to help researchers better understand why people get sick or stay healthy. The mission of the All of Us Research Program is simple: to speed up health research and medical breakthroughs. To do this, All of Us is asking one million people from across the U.S. to share their health ...

 
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Events

 
 
 

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Georgia CTSA Team Science Workshop - March 27

Join us for a Science of Team Science Workshop from 9:00am – 10:30am via Zoom. Participate in this free interactive workshop to learn best practices for working as a scientific research team!
 
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Bench2Market Talks: Go to Market Strategy - April 22

Learn the pros and cons of different commercialization strategies to help determine the best fit for your technology. Our panel discussion format will allow you to ask questions and receive feedback to better understand complex go-to-market strategies. Registration link coming soon. Please note all talks for the remainder of this series will be hosted via webinar.
 
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GCRC 60th Anniversary Open House – May 1

Please join our Georgia CTSA Clinical Research Centers (GCRCs) staff for a very special 60th Anniversary Open House showcase on May 1st at the Emory University Hospital location, Unit HG-02. Tour and info sessions at 10:00am, 12:30pm, and 2:00pm.
 
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2020 Statistical Methods in Imagining (SMI) Conference - May 18 - 21

2020 Statistical Methods in Imaging (SMI) Conference will be held at Emory Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH). The SMI conference is the annual meeting of the ASA Statistics in Imaging section. Please be aware that due to global concern over coronavirus, the dates of the conference are subject to change.
 
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10th Annual Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference - June 12

Georgia CTSA is proud to announce it is a Silver Sponsor of this year's conference at the Georgia Aquarium! Registration is open now. Georgia CTSA Innovation Catalyst Director Wilbur Lam, MD, PhD, is this year's co-chair. CME is also offered.
 
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For more information on Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance (Georgia CTSA), please visit www.GeorgiaCTSA.org. Do you have news, seminars, or events of interest to clinical and translational researchers? Send them to GeorgiaCTSA@emory.edu by noon on Thursday. To suggest subscribers or unsubscribe to the listserv please email GeorgiaCTSA@emory.edu.

Please include the following citation in any publications resulting from direct or indirect Georgia CTSA support, "Supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number UL1TR002378. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health." KL2 Scholars should also list KL2TR002381 and TL1 Trainees should also list TL1TR002382.