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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup
October 18, 2024
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Combination Rapid Tests for Flu and COVID-19 Evaluated by RADx Tech Receive FDA Authorization
Collaborating with multiple institutions and agencies, the RADx Test Verification Core sought to determine the efficacy of COVID-19 and influenza diagnostics. The center tested almost every available combination diagnostic test, and the resulting data has informed many home testing kit instructions. Georgia CTSA Innovation Catalyst Director Wilbur A. Lam, MD, PhD, serves as the RADx Principal Investigator at Emory, Georgia Tech, and Children’s.
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Informatics Lunch and Learn: Towards Culturally-Sensitive LLMs in Reproductive Health
Join Georgia CTSA’s Informatics program virtually on October 28 from 12:00-1:00 PM. Azra Ismail, PhD, Assistant Professor, Emory, will discuss her groundbreaking research on development of AI systems focusing on culturally-sensitive large language models in reproductive health. With focus on health equity and experience with Google AI for Social Good and Microsoft Research, her work supports marginalized communities and care workers. View Flyer .
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Funding (* New Opportunities)
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Research Innovation Support and Enhancement (RISE) – Due November 15
CHARTER at Emory is accepting applications for the 2025 RISE Pilot Program, offering up to $12,000 to support impactful environmental health science research aligned with NIEHS goals. Ideal for early-stage investigators from partner institutions like Spelman and UGA, especially those historically excluded from academic research. Details and application at Emory RISE Pilot Grant Program . View Flyer.
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Biolocity 2025 Applications— LOI & Pitch Due December 2
We’re excited to announce the Biolocity 2025 funding cycle! If you have an early-stage biomedical innovation with intellectual property at Emory or Georgia Tech, now is your chance to apply. Submit your Letter of Intent and a 3 – 5-minute video Lightning Pitch for an opportunity to receive funding and commercialization support. View Flyer.
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HERCULES Exposome Research Center Pilot Project Program — LOI Due December 6
The HERCULES Exposome Research Center will soon be accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Pilot Project Program, offering six awards of $30,000 for research in environmental health sciences. The program supports developmental projects aiming for NIEHS R21 or R01 grants, with a focus on the exposome. Open to Emory and Emory-Georgia Tech investigators. For more information, attend the informational session on November 4, from 12:00-1:00 PM (in-person or via Zoom).
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University Research Committee RFP — Proposals Due January 17
The Emory University Research Committee (URC) invites faculty to submit proposals for the 2025-2026 funding cycle. The URC supports innovative research across six categories, including Arts, Biological and Health Sciences, and Social Sciences. Awards of up to $30,000 are available, with interdisciplinary projects eligible for up to $40,000. Join us November 6 at 12:00 PM for URC Grants Informational Session.
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Phlebotomy 101 Training – October 24 & 25
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.
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Georgia CTSA KL2 Clinical and Translational Research Career Development Program – Apply by February 3
The goal of the KL2 Program is to support and enhance career development for junior faculty (MD, PhD, MD/PhD, PharmD) committed to a career in clinical and translational research (CTR) and clinical and translational science (CTS). Georgia CTSA is committed to assisting junior faculty at partner institutions to become independent, established, and ethical CTR and CTS investigators.
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Georgia CTSA TL1 (T32-like) Clinical and Translational Research Training Grant - Predoc Due February 17, Postdoc Due March 17
The TL1 Program provides innovative didactic and mentored clinical and translational research (CTR) training to individuals interested in careers that encompass CTR and clinical and translational science (CTS). The program supports predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees (medical, PharmD, PhD students; resident, fellow physicians; PhD postdocs; and PharmD residents). Applicants are encouraged to attend Application Workshop on October 31. Register .
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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: Introduction to Clinical and Translational Research
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Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) Consultation
Georgia CTSA’s BERD program provides free comprehensive biostatistical, epidemiological, and research design support for researchers. Emory: Submit a RAPID Request for a BERD Consult. Georgia Tech: every Monday from 8:30 to 9:30 AM, virtual statistical consulting clinic via Zoom. Register via Google form . MSM: every Friday from 10AM-12PM, virtual statistical consulting clinic via Zoom. Book appointment . UGA: every Tuesday from 11AM-12PM, virtual stat clinic via Zoom. Request a link .
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AI Regulation Blog
Georgia CTSA launched a new blog on Regulatory Knowledge and Artificial Intelligence to stimulate opinion and insights on the ethical and political dimensions of regulating AI models. We welcome future bloggers!
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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.
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Call for Content Experts: Georgia CTSA TEAMS Mentoring Program Are you a mid to senior-level faculty member with expertise in academic success? Do you excel in providing feedback, managing a team, grant writing, or creating your personal brand? Eager to serve as an expert for a learning community group? Georgia CTSA’s TEAMS (Translational Education and Mentoring in Science) Program wants you! Attend via Zoom up to three Learning Community or 1:1 meetings and share your expertise. Learn more.
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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!
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NCI SBIR/STTR Outreach Seminar - October 23
Join us from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the Marcus Nanotechnology Building, Georgia Tech. This event provides a unique opportunity to learn about funding and commercialization support for scientist entrepreneurs and early-stage startups from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Discover funding opportunities, gain tips for writing competitive SBIR/STTR grant proposals, and explore commercialization resources to bring your cancer-related innovations to market. The seminar will include presentations, a commercialization overview, and 1x1 meetings with NCI program directors. Register by October 16 to secure your spot for the event and for lunch. View Flyer.
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SuperGLUE: Uniting Point-of-Care Diagnostic Innovators & Clinicians - November 14
Join us on November 14 from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM at Emory’s Health Sciences Research Building Auditorium (1760 Haygood Drive, Atlanta, GA). This half-day, in-person event brings together clinicians, engineers, and point-of-care device developers for collaboration and networking. The program features a keynote by Mara G. Aspinall and includes lunch, refreshments, and a pitch competition with prizes. View Flyer.
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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.
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Translation Research to Practice Webinar Series: Policy and Advocacy 101 - October 24 Community and Academic Leaders and Partners, please join us from 2:00 – 3:30 PM via Zoom We will explore strategic approaches to effective advocacy and initiatives driving meaningful change in public health policy. Don’t miss the opportunity to deepen your understanding and make an impact! View Flyer.
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State of the Public’s Health Conference - October 24
Join us at the UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. Bringing together public health professionals, policymakers, community organizations, and academia, this event will spark solutions-focused conversations to advance the health of all Georgians. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate and innovate for a healthier future! Learn More.
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Volunteers Needed for Veterans' Health Research Veterans PREVAIL Study
Emory University is seeking U.S. military veterans for the Veterans PREVAIL study, exploring the connection between military service exposures and health outcomes. Eligible participants will complete memory and vascular health assessments, including a blood draw, ultrasound, and questionnaires. Participants will also wear a wristwatch to track sleep and movement for 30 days. The study involves one in-person visit lasting about 3 hours, and participants will be compensated $100.
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Team Science Skills Series: Optimizing Team Development through Structured Debriefing Workshop - October 18
Attend via Zoom the "Optimizing Team Development through Structured Debriefing" workshop on October 18 from 12-1 PM, presented by David Fuentes, PhD, and Jeremy Hughes, PhD. This workshop, a part of the Georgia CTSA Team Science Skill Series, focuses on utilizing debriefing techniques to strengthen team performance and outcomes. Learn how to conduct effective debriefs that foster communication and continuous improvement in team settings. View Flyer.
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Emory SCORE Women's Health Research Lecture Series — October 23
Join us for the Women's Health Research Lecture Series from 12:00 to 1:00 PM EST via Zoom. This event will feature Dr. Gretchen N. Neigh (McCandless), a leading expert in women's health research, who will present on the topic: “It’s not just the (NIH) Law, it’s a Good Idea: Why it’s worth it to consider sex and gender as variables in research.” View Flyer.
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Emory CFAR: Bridging HIV Science & Advocacy — October 24 The Emory Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) invites you to the 3rd Annual Melanie Thompson Lecture: Bridging HIV Science & Advocacy from 5:00-6:30 PM at the Rollins Auditorium, CNR Building, Emory. Dr. Matifadza Hlatshwayo Davis, Director of Health for the City of St. Louis, will present on HIV and Health Equity: Bridging Gaps in Public Health Policy. Join us for this important conversation on HIV, health equity, and public health. View Flyer.
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Informatics Lunch & Learn: Towards Culturally-Sensitive LLMs in Reproductive Health — October 28
Join us virtually from 12:00 – 1:00 PM featuring Dr. Azra Ismail, Assistant Professor in Biomedical Informatics and Global Health at Emory. Dr. Ismail will discuss her groundbreaking research on the development of AI systems, focusing on culturally-sensitive large language models (LLMs) in reproductive health. With a background in health equity and experience with organizations such as Google AI for Social Good and Microsoft Research, her work aims to support marginalized communities and care workers. View Flyer .
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8th Annual Center for Childhood Infections & Vaccines Symposium - November 6
Join us at Health Sciences Research Building II (HSRB-II) from 12-5PM for the annual CCIV symposium, where internal and external speakers will share the latest research on infectious diseases, microbial pathogens, immune responses, and the development of new vaccines and therapeutics. Register.
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UGA Precision One Health Symposium – November 7
Join us on November 7 from 8:30 AM –6:00 PM, at UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. This interdisciplinary event will explore innovative approaches to precision health, emphasizing human, animal, and environmental health intersections. Featuring expert speakers and interactive sessions, the symposium fosters collaboration to advance research in the One Health framework. Register and be part of this transformative discussion!
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Emory Veterans Day Ceremony – November 11
On behalf of Andrew Nelson, President, Emory Veterans Association and Andrew West, Georgia CTSA Executive Center Administrator and Emory Veterans Employee Network Co-Chair, we hope you will join us at the 16th annual Emory Veterans Day Ceremony at 11:00 AM at the Emory Quadrangle. Remarks will be made by Provost Ravi Bellamkonda. The keynote speech will be delivered by Vonetta Daniels 02C, President, Emory Alumni Veterans Network, U.S. Air Force Veteran.
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Speed Networking: Rural Health - November 13
Join faculty from across the Georgia CTSA for an energetic and dynamic virtual networking session focused on Rural Health. Emory School of Medicine Dean Sandra L. Wong, MD, will emcee this event as researchers present their work with the goal of seeking new collaborators. The event will also include a group discussion on collaborative approaches to these scientific questions. Don’t miss out—register now to connect, learn, and collaborate on November 13, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM via Zoom. View Flyer.
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Team Science Skill Series: Collaboration Planning Workshop — November 15
Join us via Zoom from, 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Collaboration Planning workshop, part of the Georgia CTSA's Team Science Skill Series. Led by Betsy Rolland, PhD, this session will focus on building and maintaining research teams, from integrating graduate students and post-docs to forming interdisciplinary teams. Learn practical strategies for leveraging existing research to enhance teamwork. View Flyer.
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Blue Sky Group on AI/ML in Clinical and Translational Research - November 21
Join researchers and clinicians across Georgia CTSA for a special Blue Sky Group session on November 21, 2024, from 11:00 to 12:30 PM via Zoom, focused on AI/ML in Clinical and Translational Research. Led by Dr. Anant Madabhushi , a pioneer in AI/ML, this interactive discussion will cover pressing issues, funding opportunities, and collaboration potential. View Flyer.
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SE Regional Conference – March 5-7; Abstracts Due – November 11 The Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science Conference , March 5-7 at Callaway Resort and Gardens, brings together cross-disciplinary researchers from across the southeast to present cutting-edge health-related preclinical, clinical, implementation, and population-based research with national impact. Researchers working across the SE are invited to submit an abstract.
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