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Funding (* New Opportunities)

NOFO: PHS 2024-2 Omnibus Solicitation for SBIR and STTR Grant Applications – Due Dates Vary

NOFO invites eligible US small businesses to submit Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications. Small businesses with research capabilities and technological expertise that can contribute to the R&D missions of the NIH, CDC, and FDA are encouraged to apply. Refer to PHS 2024-2 SBIR and PHS 2024-2 STTR Program Descriptions and Research Topics.

*Emory Neuro Networks Initiative Request for Applications - LOI Due August 16

The Emory NeuroNetworks Initiative (NNI) will provide seed funding up to $125,000 to increase the number of extramurally funded cross-disciplinary neuroscience-related grants to Emory investigators. This funding will stimulate transformative translational research in the neurosciences. These funds will support grant planning and collection of key preliminary data and are intentionally focused on supporting cross-departmental, translational, multi-scale, multi-PI research. Use of cores is highly encouraged! Child health researchers are eligible for generous subsidies when using our Pediatric Research Cores .

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: Clinical Trial Participation from Underrepresented Groups – LOI Due September 12

Academy Health is working with Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) to disseminate latest RFP under Equity in Access Research Program. “Building Evidence for Effective Interventions to Increase Therapeutic Cancer Clinical Trial Accrual: Promoting Access for Patients from Underrepresented Groups,” will fund research studies that will increase our understanding of effective interventions for increasing accrual in therapeutic cancer clinical trials, particularly among underrepresented populations. LLS will review submissions to allocate up to $2.5 million per funded study over 5 years, with awards to begin July 1, 2025.

Education and Training

Phlebotomy 101 Training – July 25 & 26

Phlebotomy 101 is a two-day introductory classroom and clinical hands-on training that teaches the techniques of venipuncture. Led by the GCRC nurses, the course is offered to Georgia-CTSA affiliated partners.

Assay Guidance Workshop for High-Throughput Screening and Lead Discovery – September 24-25

Join us for a two-day workshop hosted by NCATS Assay Guidance Manual program and Eli Lilly and Company. With 14 talks from experts across government, industry, and academia, you'll delve into critical concepts of assay development, high-throughput screening, and lead discovery. This workshop covers everything from robust assay methods to data analysis and artifact identification, along with emerging technologies like DNA-encoded libraries and 3-D tissue models. Perfect for researchers aiming to develop molecular probes or clinical candidates, this event is free to register and packed with networking opportunities and hands-on training.

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.

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: Pharmacovigilance and Safety Reporting Program

Research Resources

Georgia CTSA Resources and Support Programs Guide

Are you a research investigator with an appointment at Emory, MSM, Georgia Tech, or UGA? This resource guide is for you! Take a look at the broad range of Georgia CTSA resources and support programs available including consult offerings, clinical/translational research & clinical trials, innovation & entrepreneurship, education & career development, grant writing, funding, collaboration, team science, databases, conferences, and more.

Call for Mentors: Georgia CTSA TEAMS Program

Calling all mid to senior-level faculty from Emory, Georgia Tech, MSM, and UGA to join our Mentoring Community! Invest just ONE hour a month to pay it forward by lending your expertise to a junior faculty member and build your network. Georgia CTSA TEAMS (Translational Education and Mentoring in Science) is seeking experts in public health, clinical and translational science, community engagement, health equity, and more. Apply Now ! View flyer .

Georgia CTSA Match

Looking to connect with experts in your field? Join 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!

Georgia CTSA Ethical Dilemma of the Week

Misconduct: He Took His Notebook (PDF)

Multi-Site Trials

Request for Collaborators on Atrial Fibrillation Detection in Heart Failure Study

This is a request for collaboration on the research study: Insertable Cardiac Monitor for Primary Atrial Fibrillation Detection in High-Risk Heart Failure Patients, ASSERT-AF, trial. Dr. Ilan Goldenberg from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is seeking collaborators for this trial using an insertable cardiac monitor to determine the burden of atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias in high-risk heart failure patients.

Innovation & Translation

Explore Emory’s Innovation Center – July 25

Join us on Thursday, July 25th at 4 PM for a tour of Emory’s Innovation Center. Discover state-of-the-art resources like 3D printing, bioprinting, and micromachining for medical device prototyping. Learn about Lab2Launch, supporting scientist-entrepreneurs, and explore Extended Reality (XR) applications. Meet in the first-floor atrium of HSRB II before 4 PM. View flyer .

Georgia Tech BME Capstone Call for Projects – Due August 1

Do you want to turn your med-tech innovation idea from science-fiction into science-fact? You can! BME Capstone is currently seeking project proposals for the Fall 2024 semester. When you work with GT BME Capstone, your hand-picked Capstone engineering design team works over 500 man-hours per project to ideate, design, and prototype real solutions that address unmet clinical needs. Rolling submissions recommended before the deadline. Submit your idea now!

Bioentrepreneurship Networking — August 15

Join us for the first Bioentrepreneurship Networking event of the Fall 2024 series from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m., HSRB-II, 6th floor, N600! Emory University’s School of Medicine is hosting an exciting session featuring Georgia Research Alliance’s Dr. Justin Burns. He is the Vice President for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and has a diverse experience in science, business, finance, and managerial oversight for research initiatives. Come learn how his journey has led him to now transform university discoveries into products and companies, and food will be provided to attendees.

Convert Your Clinical Reference Materials into Engaging Mobile Tools

Are you a healthcare investigator or physician looking to elevate your patient education and clinical reference materials to new heights of effectiveness and engagement? Georgia CTSA’s AppHatchery , your trusted partner in mobile app development, offers a Clinical content digitization service to transform your printed patient education materials and clinical reference guides into captivating interactive digital tools.

Community

Call for Rural Health Papers – Submit an Inquiry by July 19

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD), a public health journal published by the CDC, welcomes submissions for its upcoming collection, Rural Health Disparities: Contemporary Solutions for Persistent Rural Public Health Challenges . The goal of this collection is to capture current solutions to these challenges. Peer-reviewed articles in this collection will help advance the discourse on rural public health beyond biomedical models for chronic disease prevention. PCD encourages authors to explore the social determinants of health, environmental influences, policy interventions, and community-based initiatives contributing to chronic disease prevention in rural areas.

Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) Community Member Membership

Community members are an important part of the process of clinical and translational research and are eligible to become members of ACTS through their affiliation with an ACTS member institution including the Georgia CTSA hub at Emory University. Community members can access ACTS' member benefits including registration discounts for the annual Translational Science meeting, participation in Special Interest Groups and committees, access to the community platform website, and more. To join, create an account on the ACTS website and join the institution you work with.

Events

TL1/TL32 Schnaper Visiting Scientist Program - July 26

Georgia CTSA is hosting a virtual visiting TL1 trainee. Join this Grand Rounds lecture via Zoom. Michael H. Ronzetti , a graduate student at the University of Maryland and NCATS, will present his research on "Advancing Lyme Disease Therapeutics Through A Multimodal Screening Approach" on Friday, July 26 at 12:00 PM ET.

11th Annual UGA-FDA Medical Device Regulations Conference – August 21

The virtual conference on August 21 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm will be opened by leadership at FDA and UGA. Topics will be presented by highly experienced professionals and technical experts from FDA and the medical device industry. This year’s conference provides an opportunity to understand the complementary nature of information regarding current and forthcoming FDA policies, guidance, and regulations governing the medical device industry.

2024 Pediatric Early Career Researcher Conference – August 27

The Annual Pediatric Early Career Researcher Conference showcases the local clinical, basic and translational research conducted by our fellows and junior faculty at Emory and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. In-person only: Emory Health Services Research Building I Auditorium. Keynote Speaker Kristy Murray, DVM, PhD, 'Academic Alchemy: Transforming Unforeseen Paths into a Scholarly Journey'

Blue Sky Group on Autism - August 29

Join researchers and clinicians from across the Georgia CTSA for a session on Autism on August 29, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM via Zoom. This unstructured meeting provides a unique opportunity for attendees to drive the agenda and catalyze future collaborations and research opportunities. The discussion will be opened by Dr. Katherine Pickard, covering topics such as burning issues in autism research, funding opportunities, and cross-institutional collaboration. View Flyer.

Team Science Skill Series: Crash Course on Team Science – August 30

The Fall 2024 Team Science Skill Series offers monthly interactive workshops. The first workshop, Crash Course on Team Science, is Friday, August 30 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 120-minute workshop that will cover the basics of team science and follow up by deeper dives in future workshops. View flyer .

Emory at Grady Women's Sexual Health Summit - September 5

Join us for the inaugural Emory at Grady Women's Sexual Health Summit Thursday, September 5, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM at Steiner Auditorium on Grady campus. A virtual link provided prior to the meeting. Limited In-Person Attendance: Confirm during registration. This event will highlight clinical and scientific advances in women's sexual health, designed for healthcare professionals involved in research or clinical care. Topics include HIV/STI prevention, HPV, gender-affirming care, and more. Full agenda and information on continuing education credits to follow. View flyer .