Samuel and Nancy Gordon GCRC Research Program RFP
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December 13, 2024

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Samuel and Nancy Gordon GCRC Research Program RFP

The Samuel and Nancy Gordon Research Program is an endowed research fund to support studies broadly related to regenerative medicine with a particular interest in supporting work related to hematopoietic cells and immunotherapy. Applications broadly related to stem cell research will be accepted. Accepting applications for seed grants up to $40,000 each. A maximum of two awards will be made this round. Applications due by 5:00 PM ET on March 3.

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Georgia CTSA TL1 Co-Director Named Interim Director of Emory SOM Division of Infectious Diseases

Congratulations to Anandi Sheth, MD, MSc, Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Emory SOM, named Interim Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases. Dr. Sheth is a Georgia CTSA MSCR graduate, former KL2 Scholar , member of the Research Education Executive Committee , and TL1 Co-Director at Emory University. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Sheth on reaching this important milestone in her career.

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Funding (* New Opportunities)

* Preclinical Proof of Concept Studies for Rare Diseases — Due Dates Vary

Funding to conduct efficacy studies in an established rare disease preclinical model to demonstrate that a proposed therapeutic agent warrants further development. Therapeutic agents include small molecules, biologics or biotechnology-derived products. Goal is to spur therapeutic development for a variety of rare diseases by advancing projects to the point where they would attract subsequent investment supporting IND application development or progression to clinical trials in the case of repurposing or repositioning.

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Georgia CTSA Pilot Grants – LOI Due January 15

The Georgia CTSA Pilot Grants Program is now accepting proposals to support innovative translational and clinical research. Awards of up to $40,000 for single-institution projects and $50,000 for multi-institution collaborations are available. Proposals addressing health equity and interdisciplinary collaborations are strongly encouraged. Letters of Intent Due: January 15 by 5:00 PM. Proposals Due: March 3 by 5:00 PM.

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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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* Samuel and Nancy Gordon GCRC Research Program RFP — Due March 3

The Samuel and Nancy Gordon Research Program is an endowed research fund to support studies broadly related to regenerative medicine with a particular interest in supporting work related to hematopoietic cells and immunotherapy. Applications broadly related to stem cell research will be accepted. Accepting applications for seed grants up to $40,000 each. A maximum of two awards will be made this round. Applications due by 5:00 PM ET on March 3.

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Education and Training

Influential Mentoring Training Series

The Research Education Core at the Georgia CTSA is offering the Influential Mentoring Training Series, a monthly, hour-long interactive Zoom series for FACULTY ONLY from 12:00 – 1:00 PM on January 8, February 19, March 5, April 2. Led by Dr. Dawn Comeau, this series focuses on enhancing equitable mentorship for diverse trainees. Topics include assessing mentees’ understanding, using coaching approaches, evaluating mentorship, and adopting five practices for success. View Flyer.

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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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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 — Deadline Extended: Due January 3

Georgia Tech's Biomedical Engineering (BME) Capstone Program invites healthcare professionals, industry members, and researchers to submit project proposals. This program offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with senior students as they design and prototype solutions addressing real-world clinical and engineering challenges.

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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

Georgia CTSA Community Engagement Biennial Forum – April 22 & 23

Save the date for the Georgia CTSA Community Engagement 2025 Biennial Forum, which will take place from April 22-23, 2025. Stay tuned for details including location, agenda, speakers, and more.

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Events

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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Southeast Regional Conference – March 5-7

Join us at Callaway Resort and Gardens for the Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science Conference . The conference will feature Keynote Speaker Michael Kurilla, MD, PhD, Director, Division of Clinical Innovation, NCATS, a new Tools & Technology Showcase, interactive session on using AI to lighten your load, opportunities for networking, collaboration, and more. Book your stay by January 28 to secure group rates. View Flyer.

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Physician Scientist Symposium — April 4 (Abstracts Due January 31)

The inaugural Emory Physician Scientist Symposium will occur in HSRB I and II. Symposium is a collaboration across Physician Scientist Training Programs at Emory for anyone with clinical training who devotes time to clinical, basic, or translational research. The symposium will provide career development and scientific networking opportunities for a diverse group of medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty across SOM and our Health Systems. Submit Abstracts . View Flyer.

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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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