Georgia CTSA Innovation Catalyst Leader Helps Evaluate New Devices to Improve Postpartum Maternal Health and Health Equity
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November 22, 2024

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Georgia CTSA Innovation Catalyst Leader Helps Evaluate New Devices to Improve Postpartum Maternal Health and Health Equity

“Biotech companies that participated in the challenge were very impressive,” says Morgan Greenleaf, office of Assoc. Dean of Innovation, Emory SOM. “Like the smartphone app that estimates hemoglobin levels based on image of a user’s nail beds, enabling physicians to track the data in a non-invasive way. It’s this type of biomedical device that enables better clinical decision making by gathering data remotely where hospital access is limited.”

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Deadline Extended: Apply for Georgia CTSA Diversity Awards by TODAY

The application deadline for the Georgia CTSA Diversity Awards has been extended to today, November 22. Don’t miss this chance to recognize faculty and staff who have made significant contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or social justice in the context of clinical or translational science. Award categories: Staff Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Faculty Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion .

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Funding (* New Opportunities)

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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Education and Training

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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Research Resources

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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Multi-Site Trials

Request for Collaborators on Traumatic Brain Injury Study

This is a request for collaboration on the research study: Propranolol TO Survive Traumatic Brain Injury, PROTOS-TBI, trial. Dr. Mayur Patel from Vanderbilt University Medical Center (partnering with Meharry Medical College) is seeking collaborators for a randomized controlled trial aimed at identifying the optimal propranolol dosing for patients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. Interested research investigators can reach out to Mugisha Niyibizi .

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Request for Collaborators on Cardiovascular Disease Study

This is a request for collaboration on the research study: Neuroprotection following Cardiac Arrest: A randomized Control Trial of Magnesium. Dr. Sam Parnia from NYU SOM is seeking collaborators for a randomized controlled trial aimed at understanding the feasibility of administering magnesium in addition to standard care to help improve survival and minimize functional and neurological disability due to cerebral ischemia following cardiac arrest. Interested research investigators can reach out to Mugisha Niyibizi .

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Innovation & Translation

Georgia Tech BME Capstone Proposals — Due December 12

Georgia Tech's Biomedical Engineering (BME) Capstone Program invites healthcare professionals, industry members, and researchers to submit project proposals by December 12. This program offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with senior students as they design and prototype solutions addressing real-world clinical and engineering challenges. Early submissions are encouraged for timely feedback and potential revisions.

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Biomedical Data Science Innovation Lab Applications — Due January 31

The 2025 Biomedical Data Science Innovation Lab, themed "Quantitative Approaches in Spatial Multi-Omics for Guiding Personalized Medicine," will take place June 16-20 in Nashville. Early-career biomedical and data science researchers are encouraged to apply . Travel and lodging are covered for selected participants. A virtual Seminar Series is open to all.

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Community

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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Events

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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K-Club: Mentoring Networks: What They Are and How to Build Yours — December 9

Join us at 12:00 PM in HSRB II - N600 (with lunch) or via Zoom for a K-Club session on mentoring networks, led by Dr. Holly Gooding, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Emory. This interactive workshop will guide you in creating your own personalized mentoring network. Please register by 12/6 if you plan to attend in person. View Flyer.

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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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For more information on Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance (Georgia CTSA), please visit the Georgia CTSA website . Do you have news, seminars, or events of interest to clinical and translational researchers? Send them to GeorgiaCTSA@emory.edu by noon on Thursday. To suggest subscribers or unsubscribe to the listserv please email GeorgiaCTSA@emory.edu .

Please include the following citation in any publications resulting from direct or indirect Georgia CTSA support, "Supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number UL1TR002378. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health." KL2 Scholars should also list KL2TR002381 and TL1 Trainees should also list TL1TR002382.

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