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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup
May 5, 2023
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2023 MSCR Graduate’s Research Examines Quality of Care for Veterans with Serious Artery Disease
“As a new graduate from Emory’s MSCR program , I feel the training I received has equipped me to ask the right questions with the best available data, perform the correct analyses with rigor and reproducibility, and hone my skills as a scientific writer. Thanks to this training and mentor team, my first project funded by my first grant landed me my first publication in the surgical journal with the highest impact factor,” says Olamide Alabi, MD.
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Grant Wise: Call for Consultants
Are you an experienced grant writer with a desire to mentor junior faculty? Then we need you! The Georgia CTSA Grant Wise service offers the opportunity for one-on-one feedback from experienced senior faculty on grant writing. Volunteers will be asked to assist with no more than one grant each year. Learn more .
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Anandi Sheth, MD, MSCR, Named Emory Department of Medicine’s Associate Vice Chair for Faculty Development
Congratulations to Anandi N. Sheth, MD, MSCR, Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Emory Department of Medicine, on being named Associate Vice Chair for Faculty Development. Dr. Sheth is a member of Georgia CTSA’s Research Education Executive Committee and Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) graduate.
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Funding (* New Opportunities)
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Industrialization and Translation of Extracellular Vesicles for use in Regenerative Medicine – Due Dates Vary
This FOA provides support using the SBIR cooperative agreement mechanisms and using the STTR cooperative agreement mechanisms for the development of novel extracellular vesicle-based therapeutic platforms for use in regenerative medicine. Both native and engineered EVs have demonstrated the ability for specific and targeted tissue and organ repair, which can be harnessed for applications such as extracellular vesicle-based therapeutics. The main objective for this funding opportunity is to support platform-oriented technology development associated with the production, manufacturing, and use, of extracellular vesicles as therapeutics in regenerative medicine.
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* Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory (IPRCE) Pilot Research Program (PReP) – LOIs due May 19
The Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory (IPRCE) Pilot Research Program (PReP) seeks to fund pilot grants led by Emory faculty that are community-rooted and address structural drivers of injury-related health inequities. Outcomes of particular interest are violence and overdose. Applications should be designed to build the foundation for a future major, externally funded (e.g., NIH R01) grant that will advance CDC priorities around injury prevention and control.
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IDCRC Early Career Investigator Pilot Awards – LOIs Due May 19
This Mentored Pilot Research Project awards (similar to K08, K23, and K99 awards) provide 1 year of funding to support research projects and career development activities that will enhance the applicant’s ability to compete successfully for an independent R- or K-series award (e.g., acquisition of preliminary data, training in grant preparation). The projects can address a variety of topics, including vaccinology, therapeutics, laboratory studies, and statistics. Learn more about the program.
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HEAL Initiative-Early-Stage Discovery of New Pain and Opioid Use Disorder Targets Within the Understudied Druggable Proteome – Due May 22
The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support early-stage research projects focusing on the identification of new druggable targets for pain, opioid use disorder and/or overdose within the understudied druggable proteome. This NOFO is part of the NIH Helping to End Addiction Long Term (HEAL) initiative to accelerate the development of novel medications to treat all aspects of the opioid addiction cycle, including progression to chronic use, withdrawal symptoms, craving, relapse, and overdose.
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Emergency Awards: HEAL Initiative - New Innovator Award – Due May 23
The Helping End Addiction Long-Term (HEAL) New Innovator Award supports a postdoctoral or newly independent Early-Stage Investigator of exceptional creativity who proposes novel, original and insightful research concepts with the potential to produce a major impact, test scientific paradigms, or advance key concepts on broad, important problems in biomedical research related to pain, opioid use disorder (OUD), and/or overdose (OD). Applications proposing unexpected convergence of disciplines, new scientific directions, or the use of novel methodologies are encouraged.
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Emergency Awards: HEAL Initiative: Translational Science Career Enhancement Awards for Early and Mid-career Investigators – Due May 23
This NOFO invites applications from early and mid-career investigators (i.e., postdoctoral fellow/associates – associate professor) who strive to expand their research trajectories through the acquisition of new knowledge and skills in the areas of therapeutic drug, biologic, or device development. The development of novel treatments for pain, addiction, and overdose is a vital component to address the ongoing opioid epidemic. This development will be most effective if performed by scientists with experience in translational science.
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* Keck Foundation Internal Competition: June 2024 Cycle – Internal Deadline May 25
Keck funds innovative, high-risk, and transformative projects that are top institutional priorities. Typically, Keck projects solve important science and engineering questions and develop novel techniques and/or instruments that can be disseminated throughout the research community. Keck does not, however, fund translational biomedical research and seeks to fund projects that do not fit within established federal agency funding schema. NOTE: The Funding Opportunities link is for Emory faculty, researchers, and staff only and can only be accessed through an emory.edu email address.
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Emory Imagine, Innovate, and Impact (I³) SOM/Atlanta VA Research Awards - Due June 5
The Dean of the Emory School of Medicine (SOM) and the Assistant Dean for VA Research at the Atlanta VA Medical Center are soliciting proposals that will enhance collaboration among existing VA and Emory scientists. These collaborative awards are intended to spark synergistic interactions among investigators, at least one from Emory SOM and Atlanta VA each.
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STrengthening Research Opportunities for NIH Grants (STRONG) – LOIs due August 18
The STrengthening Research Opportunities for NIH Grants (STRONG): The STRONG-RLI program will support research capacity needs assessments by eligible Resource-Limited Institutions (RLIs). The program will also support the recipient institutions to use the results of the assessments to develop action plans for how to meet the identified needs.
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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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Frontiers in Environmental Science and Health (FrESH) Training Program – Due TODAY
This innovative advanced program will train and mentor promising graduates, medical students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty from predominantly underrepresented communities in sophisticated technologies in Environmental Health Science Research. FrESH offers dynamic training courses that consist of daily lectures from leading experts, active learning sessions, and extended discussions on important and emerging topics followed by hands-on laboratory sessions for a week-long summer course.
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Phlebotomy 101 Training – May 18-19
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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Atlanta Network for Training In KUH Scientific Research (ATLANTIS) – Due June 15
The ATLANTIS Program is currently accepting applications from pre- and postdoctoral trainees from Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine, and the Georgia Institute of Technology engaged in research related or relevant to nephrology, urology, and non-malignant hematology. ATLANTIS provides funds for trainee costs plus access to valuable professional development programming and active networking opportunities. Trainees pursuing basic laboratory, clinical, translational, informatics, and outcomes research projects are all eligible for funding consideration. The ATLANTIS program will provide successful applicants with 2 years of research training support.
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CPTS 500 – Fundamentals of Epidemiology – August 23 to December 5
Faculty and postdocs are welcome to enroll in a fall semester course that is part of the curriculum in the Certificate Program in Translational Science (CPTS) at the Laney Graduate School. Tuition awards are not available but faculty and postdocs at Emory may be eligible for the Emory Courtesy Scholarship if employed for at least one year. This is a semester-long course that meets on Mondays from 3:10-5:00pm from August 23 to December 5. For more information and instructions on how to apply to the Laney Graduate School as a non-degree student, contact Rachel Hardison.
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MSCR 596 – Advanced Data Management in R – August 23 to December 5
Faculty and postdocs are welcome to enroll in a fall semester course that is part of the curriculum in the Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) at the Laney Graduate School. Tuition awards are not available but faculty and postdocs at Emory may be eligible for the Emory Courtesy Scholarship if employed for at least one year. This is a semester-long course that meets on Tuesdays from 3:10-5:00pm from August 23 to December 5. Prerequisite: completion of or concurrent enrollment in a basic statistics course covering at least linear regression (BIOS/MSCR 500 or equivalent). For more information and instructions on how to apply to the Laney Graduate School as a non-degree student contact Cheryl Sroka.
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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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Call for Mentees: Georgia CTSA TEAMS Program
Calling all mentees from Emory, MSM, UGA & Georgia Tech! Georgia CTSA TEAMS (Translational Education and Mentoring in Science) provides 1:1 and group mentoring for junior-level faculty, post-doc, or clinical fellows doing research in public health, clinical & translational science, implementation science, community engagement, health equity & more. Expand your network across Georgia CTSA. Apply Now : Create a CTSA Match account & then select Fellow.
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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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Atlanta Spatial Biology Roadshow – May 9
Join us from 12:00 – 4:00 PM ET for an afternoon filled with presentations and discussions all about the future of spatial biology. Network with spatial biology experts at our free event (including free parking & lunch) in Atlanta, Georgia. Spatial biology leaders will discuss the future of spatial omics applications and NanoString’s latest innovations including a live demo of the latest development, AtoMx Spatial Informatics Platform (SIP) led by Dr. Reeves. Guest speakers will present their findings obtained using NanoString's technology.
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Bench2Market Talk: Securing Investment for Your Startup – May 31
Join us via Zoom at 11:30 AM for a panel discussion addressing how securing funding for your early-stage startup can be one of the most challenging aspects of entrepreneurship. In addition to providing funds for your startup to develop and grow, investors often play a key role in company management and strategy. Join us for an interactive panel discussion with investors from a variety of firms to learn what they look for in a startup company and how to position yourself for fundraising success.
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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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Emory Brain Health: Season 4 of "Your Fantastic Mind" - Wednesdays, April 19 - May 24
A partnership between Emory and Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB), “Your Fantastic Mind” reports on cutting-edge scientific and clinical breakthroughs in brain health. The news magazine-style show highlights compelling stories from patients and insights from top professionals across various medical disciplines including neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, rehabilitation medicine, and sleep medicine. Season 4 airs every Wednesday at 7:00 PM ET from April 19 to May 24 on GPB’s statewide television network. Read about each episode .
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K-Club – May 8
Join us via Zoom from 12:00 – 1:00 PM for a panel discussion on, “Beginning with the end in mind: how superb planning and good data collection hygiene will set you up for research success”, featuring a successful partnership between a PI and epidemiologist, and useful information from a REDCap expert and a Research Informationist to help set you up for success in your clinical and outcomes research projects.
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Pediatric Research Unit Open House – May 9
The Pediatric Research Unit (PRU) is hosting an Open House 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM to showcase the amazing facilities and staff within the Center for Advanced Pediatrics (CAP). All are welcome to join us for a tour of the unit and to hear about the significant research projects taking place. If you are a PI who has wondered how the PRU can partner with you on your research initiatives, this event is for you. Come to the 5th floor and look for the balloons. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Blue Sky Group: Exercise as Medicine - May 9 Join researchers and clinicians from across the Georgia CTSA via Zoom from 1:00-2:30 PM for a session on Exercise as Medicine. The discussion will be opened by Drs. Joe Nocera and R.L. Felipe Lobelo, leading researchers 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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12th Annual Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference - June 9
The 2023 conference will take place at the Georgia Aquarium and will highlight the scope of pediatric research conducted across the southeastern US, with emphasis on research from Emory, Children’s, Georgia Tech, and MSM. This conference brings together basic and clinical researchers with pediatricians and healthcare providers to promote the integration of cutting-edge research into clinical practice. This year’s conference theme is Optimizing Health across the Lifespan through Innovation, Discovery, and Equity.
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NIDDK Workshop – July 24-25
The National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Disorders (NIDDK) invites you to attend the workshop, “Optimizing Clinical Trials in Chronic Disease”. This webinar will focus on optimizing clinical trials, focused on improving recruitment, planning, and reviewing available tools from NCATS/CTSA to assist investigators in planning trials. The webinar will include a patient panel, and special attention to the concerns of research coordinators, as well as lessons learned from successful clinical trials in the COVID era. For more information, please email Dr. Kevin Abbott .
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