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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup
August 11, 2022
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Novel Drug Shows Promising Efficacy for Patients With Multiple Myeloma
Results of an international clinical trial show potential for a novel drug to benefit patients with multiple myeloma whose disease recurred or was resistant to three or more earlier lines of treatment. “The MajesTEC-1 study update suggests patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma receiving teclistamab achieved a deep response that was also durable,” says the study’s PI at Winship, Ajay K. Nooka, MD, MPH, a Georgia CTSA investigator.
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I3 RAPID-Synergy Awards-Advancing Research to Address the Emerging Pox Virus
In light of the current Monkeypox outbreak, Emory SOM and Woodruff Health Sciences Center are collaborating on a special grant cycle. This RFP will support preliminary or proof-of-concept data in preparation for external funding related to Monkeypox. Proposals must demonstrate immediacy and feasibility to execute in less than one year and have strong potential for external funding potential for a collaborative proposal. Due September 8.
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"I feel like this is my home, my second home for me. I'm so passionate about working in this unit." Those are the thoughts shared by Dr. Vani Manoharan, DNP, MSN, RN, in a video when discussing her work at the Georgia Clinical Research Centers (GCRCs). It is with deep sadness and heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our beloved nurse and friend. Dr. Manoharan passed away on August 6 at her home surrounded by family.
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Funding (* New Opportunities)
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NIH Funding Opportunities Specific to COVID-19
This page contains a listing of active and expired funding opportunities specific to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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* Coming Soon: NIH RADx® Tech for Maternal Health Challenge – Due November 1
The National Institutes of Health will soon launch the Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics Technology (RADx® Tech) for Maternal Health Challenge, a competition offering up to $8 million in cash prizes to accelerate the development of technologies to improve maternal health outcomes for those who live in areas lacking access to maternity care. The challenge will prioritize home-based or point-of-care diagnostic devices, wearables, and other remote sensing technologies to extend care and improve health outcomes during the postpartum period. The challenge will launch on September 1, 2022.
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Regenerative Medicine Innovation Projects (RMIP) – LOIs Due September 2
NIH participating Institutes and Centers, in coordination with FDA support RMIP, which aims to explore and enable the development of safe and effective regenerative medicine (RM) interventions using adult stem cells. Three new RMIP funding opportunities are available.
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Innovative Technologies for Research on Climate Change and Human Health Small Business Technology Transfer (R41/R42 Clinical Trial Optional) – Due September 5
This funding opportunity announcement prioritizes reducing the health threats posed by climate change across the lifespan, improving the health of people who are disproportionately affected by climate change impacts; and building health resilience among individuals, communities, and nations around the world.
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Innovative Technologies for Research on Climate Change and Human Health (R43/R44 Small Business Innovation Research (R43/R44 Clinical Trial Optional) – Due September 5
This funding opportunity announcement prioritizes reducing the health threats posed by climate change across the lifespan, improving the health of people who are disproportionately affected by climate change impacts; and building health resilience among individuals, communities, and nations around the world.
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* I3 RAPID-Synergy Awards-Advancing Research to Address the Emerging Pox Virus – Due September 8
In light of the current Monkeypox outbreak, Emory SOM and Woodruff Health Sciences Center are collaborating on a special grant cycle. This RFP will support preliminary or proof-of-concept data in preparation for external funding related to Monkeypox. Proposals must demonstrate immediacy and feasibility to execute in less than one year and have strong potential for external funding potential for a collaborative proposal.
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Georgia CTSA Pilot Grants Program: Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 or Long COVID – Due October 3
Emory has received a commitment from a donor to support seed grants for studies of Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) or Long COVID. We are soliciting proposals that generate preliminary data and refine research strategies for subsequent extramural grant applications. Studies can involve basic, translational, or clinical studies of any aspect of PASC or Long COVID.
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CFAR-HBCU Collaborative Award for Research Exchange Program – LOI Due October 3
Are you an early-stage HIV investigator or independent investigator who is new to HIV research at an Atlanta-area HBCU? The Emory CFAR invites you to apply for a one-year pilot award of up to $50K for research projects that aim to advance HIV prevention, treatment, care, and/or cure strategies.
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Social Justice and the Socially Engaged Arts Funding Program – Due October 15
Emory University Office of the Provost is pleased to announce a new research funding program in the broad areas of social justice and the socially engaged arts. This opportunity, open to full-time faculty of any rank from all of Emory, seeks proposals of compelling new ideas for research or scholarly works. Proposals can address work that aligns with a single topic area or work that integrates efforts across multiple areas and must include a clear plan for using these seed funds to create a (mostly) self-sustaining signature initiative at Emory.
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Phlebotomy 101 Training – August 25 & 26
GCRCs offer 13.8 contact hours for completing Phlebotomy 101 Training, an introductory training to venipuncture. The two-day classroom and clinical hands-on training teaches venipuncture. This course is offered to research coordinators and led by GCRC nurses. Open to Emory University, Emory Healthcare, and Georgia CTSA employees at MSM and UGA. The next training is on August 25 & 26. Advanced Registration Required: Register in ELMS (Emory Learning Management System) .
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Free Online Trainings for Clinical Research Professionals
Georgia CTSA and the University of Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute (SC CTSI) have created an Online Course Catalog with a 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 a program (series of courses). Contact hours can be used to meet requirements for CRP certification renewal. The newest program, “Innovation to Translation: Role of Genomics in Medical Product Development,” is now available online. Select a course/program that interests you and click on the blue “Enroll” button.
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Research Ride Podcast
The Department of Medicine’s Strategic Advisory Research Team (StART) is excited to announce the launch of its new DOM Research Ride podcast! The podcast highlights our department’s brilliant and passionate researchers and their cross-cutting research programs. Listen to the first episode featuring Nadine Rouphael, MD discussing her journey with Emory’s Hope Clinic and its involvement in the development of the COVID-19 vaccines and the future of the COVID-19 vaccines.
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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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I-Corps@NCATS Regional Short Course – Apply by October 3
The University of Rochester (UR) is hosting the I-Corps@NCATS Regional Short Course this fall, which is specifically designed for biomedical scientists, clinician scientists, and engineers to provide them with a new approach to accelerate the translation of their discoveries from the lab to clinical practice. The program will kick off with orientation the week of October 17th and will run for 5 weeks. All sessions will be held virtually over zoom. View program details and apply online by October 3rd.
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Emory SOM Innovation Forum
Emory SOM is planning an innovation forum for the fall with the goal of creating a culture of open cross-pollination that could lead to exciting collaborations and innovations. The initial pilot forum will focus on the topic of medical devices and include speakers from Emory and Georgia Tech. Guest speakers from Emory SOM will present an unmet medical need and/or clinical challenge and a Georgia Tech speaker will share an emerging technology with the potential for clinical application. Presentations will be followed by a discussion session in which ideas are shared and collaborative partnerships can be developed. Are you a clinician with an unmet clinical need or challenge who would like to present at an upcoming forum? Do you know of other potential speakers? Contact Allie Crouch .
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RADx COVID-19 Research Testing Site at Executive Park
Emory, Georgia Tech, and Children’s are working with NIH’s Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) program to evaluate and bring more COVID tests to market and recently opened a new COVID testing site at 59 Executive Park South NE. Symptomatic individuals who agree to participate in the research will receive a $50 gift card and no cost PCR COVID test. Learn more .
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RECOVER: Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery
Help us better understand the long-term effects of COVID-19! If you or someone in your family recently had COVID, or are feeling the long-term effects of COVID, you might be able to help us understand more about it and how to treat it. Those who have not had COVID are also encouraged to participate.
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Pediatric Research Grand Rounds – August 17
As part of the Jay E. Berkelhamer, MD, Pediatric Research Grand Rounds, join us via Zoom at 8:00 AM for a discussion on Early Cystic Fibrosis Airway Disease: Inception, Progression and Novel Therapies with guest speaker Rabindra Tirouvanziam, PhD.
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Supporting Translational Research through the NIH Small Business Programs - August 26
Experienced NIH staff involved in the small business program from NIAID, NCI, and NHLBI will present the insiders’ perspective about how to successfully pursue SBIR and STTR funding and address questions. This webinar at 10 AM ET will be moderated by Mike Cassidy, Director of Emory Biomedical Catalyst.
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Blue Sky Group: The Intersection of Technology and Mental Health – September 7
Join researchers and clinicians from across the Georgia CTSA via Zoom on September 7 at 12:00-1:30 PM. Discuss how gold-standard practices in your area of expertise can be supported/streamlined/improved by technology, how technology can help bridge the disparities gap, known funding opportunities, and ideas for cross-institutional collaborative research projects. Learn more .
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Team Sciences Skill Series: Crash Course on Team Science – September 16
The Team Science Skill Series offers interactive workshops biannually. The first workshop, Crash Course on Team Science, is Friday, September 16 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM via Zoom. This workshop aims to develop the skills necessary to build and maintain your research team by leveraging existing teams’ research. Register now for this workshop that will cover the basics of team science and follow up by deeper dives via past workshops featured online.
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International Association of Clinical Research Nurses (IACRN) Conference – October 17 - 19
The IACRN annual conference offers clinical research nurses (CRNs) the opportunity to build on current knowledge, share personal experience, and network with national and international CRN colleagues while addressing the educational needs of the CRN. The dynamic and complex global landscape of clinical research has an impact on the professional development activities for CRNs. The 2022 conference will focus on advancement in clinical research nursing through cultivating and building the specialty practice.
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2022 Emory Integrated Core Faculties Core Day - November 15
Join us in person in Convocation Hall at Emory University from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM for Core Day 2022 – core science talks, poster sessions, keynote speakers, and more will be in store!
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2023 Southeast Regional Clinical & Translational Science Conference – March 1 - 3
Mark your calendar and plan to join us in 2023 as we bring together researchers from across the region to present the best new health-related preclinical, clinical, implementation, and population-based research and build collaborative relationships!
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