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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup
November 15, 2024
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Georgia CTSA AI Regulation Blog Post: Exploring the Levels of IRB Review
This blog post discusses IRB criteria for AI submissions and how they determine the level of review—exempt, expedited, or full board. It's important that any project involving human participants should always be submitted to the IRB, even if it seems unclear. Read more in AI Blog post by Georgia CTSA Regulatory Knowledge and Support leader John Banja, PhD, professor, Emory Center for Ethics. Email us your comments. We welcome future bloggers!
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Georgia CTSA Community Engagement Director Receives Dr. John W. Hatch FLAME Award at APHA Annual Meeting
Congratulations to Georgia CTSA Community Engagement Director Tabia Henry Akintobi, PhD, MPH, MSM, recipient of the Dr. John W. Hatch FLAME Award. Presented by Caucus on Public Health and the Faith Community at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, this honor recognizes her leadership in public health and dedication to building resilient, empowered communities through partnerships, health equity, and faith-based collaborations.
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Funding (* New Opportunities)
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Pilot Projects Investigating Understudied Proteins Associated with Rare Diseases - Due Dates Vary
NIH has announced a funding opportunity for pilot projects focusing on understudied proteins associated with rare diseases. This initiative aims to generate preliminary data and develop tools to enhance understanding of these proteins. Eligible proteins are part of druggable families linked to rare diseases.
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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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* Emory Center for Health in Aging RFA – Due November 25
Emory Center for Health in Aging aims to promote the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual health of older adults and address the challenges that threaten their health and well-being. We are seeking applications that fit this mission, which can be completed in one year. Email submissions to Glen Thomas by Monday, November 25, at 5:00 PM ET.
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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 – November 21 & 22
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).
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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: Emerging Technologies in the Medical Device Industry
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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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Bench2Market Talks: Location, Location, Location – November 20
Join us from 12:00 to 1:00 PM via Zoom. This session will explore space opportunities for startups within the Atlanta ecosystem, featuring insights from Ashley Cornelison, Executive Director at Portal Innovations, and Ryan Lawler, General Manager at BioSpark Labs. This event is part of the 2024 - 2025 Bench2Market Talks series, designed to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community.
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Emory SOM Innovation Center Tour — November 21
Explore Emory's School of Medicine Innovation Center on Thursday, November 21 at 4:00 P.! This guided tour will introduce you to cutting-edge resources designed to support the translation of your research into impactful applications. Discover the capabilities of 3D Printing/Bioprinting and Micromachining for medical device prototyping, learn about the Lab2Launch infrastructure to support scientist-entrepreneurs, and see how Extended Reality (XR) is accelerating clinical applications. 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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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 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.
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Emory SCORE Women’s Health Research Lecture Series – November 20
Join us from 12:00 to 1:00 PM via Zoom. Dr. Travis E. Hodges, Assistant Professor, Psychology & Education, Mount Holyoke College, will present on Neurogenesis and inflammation: Sex- and Age-Specific Factors Underlying Cognitive Bias in Rats. This lecture aims to highlight the latest findings in women’s health research, contributing to a stronger community of scientists. 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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Team Science Skill Series: Communication Workshop — December 6
Join us on December 6 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM via Zoom for the Communication workshop in the Georgia CTSA's Team Science Skill Series. Led by Dr. Shannon Marlow, this session will provide practical strategies to enhance communication within high-impact teams, fostering collaboration and unity. Take advantage of this opportunity to strengthen your team science skills and contribute to cohesive, successful teamwork.
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Blue Sky Group: Advancing Pain Research — January 13
Join researchers and clinicians from across the Georgia CTSA for a Blue Sky Group session focused on Pain Research on January 13 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM via Zoom. Led by Dr. Anna Woodbury, an expert in chronic pain and pain management, this session is a unique opportunity to drive the agenda and explore interdisciplinary collaborations. Topics will include pressing issues in pain research, funding opportunities, and potential cross-institutional partnerships. View Flyer.
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SE Regional Conference – March 5-7 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.
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