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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup
December 20, 2024
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Happy Holidays!
Wishing you Safe & Happy Holidays from the Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance (Georgia CTSA)! Look for the next eRoundup newsletter on Friday, January 10.
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Georgia CTSA Pilot Grants Award Recipients
Georgia CTSA is pleased to announce 3 awards funded as Pilot Grant recipients in Round #142 Matt Ryan Fund Grants. Preference was given to proposals with a focus on cardiovascular research focused on healthcare disparities. The Pilot Grants program is a catalyst and vehicle for the transformation of clinical and translational science in Georgia.
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Funding (* New Opportunities)
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* RFI: Inviting Feedback on the Framework for the NIH Strategic Plan for Disability Health Research FY26-FY30 – Respond by March 12
The draft framework was written in collaboration with the Disability Research Coordinating Committee and sets forth several cross-cutting themes, strategic goals, and potential opportunities for promoting the health and well-being of people with disabilities. NIH is seeking input on the framework from a wide range of interested individuals and organizations, including people with disabilities, health care professionals, researchers in academia and industry, and advocates and advocacy organizations, among many others.
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* HEAL Initiative-Early-Stage Discovery of New Pain Targets Within the Understudied Druggable Proteome – Due Dates Vary
NOFO solicits applications for pilot projects to identify new druggable targets for pain within the understudied druggable proteome. Awards will support generation of preliminary data and/or tools around eligible understudied protein(s) listed in this NOFO. This NOFO is intended to jumpstart research on understudied proteins within the context of pain and pain management and provide applicants with sufficient funding to perform basic biochemical and/or biological work to further the characterization of understudied proteins to identify new druggable targets for pain.
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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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* Awards Supporting Cutting-Edge Technologies for Translational Science (ASCETTS) – Due June 19
NCATS invites applications for the Awards Supporting Cutting-Edge Technologies for Translational Science (ASCETTS) NOFO to foster investigator-initiated development of highly innovative technologies to address barriers, limitations, or bottlenecks in translational science – particularly for therapeutic development. This program will support the early-stage proof of concept, high-risk and potentially high-reward studies for feasibility and exploratory technology development, which can transform or significantly improve the efficiency of therapeutic development to achieve NCATS ultimate goals - more treatments to all people more quickly. The research proposed should be for the development of technology that can break new ground or extend present technology toward new directions or novel applications.
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Notice of Technical Webinar: NCATS Translational Science Education and Training Challenge Competition – January 28
NCATS will conduct a technical assistance webinar on Tuesday, January 28 at 2:00 ET for those interested in participating in the NCATS Translational Science Education and Training Challenge. The Challenge will identify, amplify and disseminate exemplary models of translational science education and training from across the nation to a broad national audience. Participants will have already designed and implemented exemplary translational science education and training opportunities that have the potential for broader dissemination. Submissions for the first round of this competition are due on April 30.
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Call for Speakers: Physician Assistant GROW Webinar Series
The Morehouse School of Medicine’s Physician Assistant Studies Program is seeking speakers for the Georgia Rural Health Outreach Workforce (GROW) Webinar Series starting February 2025. This HRSA-funded initiative focuses on increasing the rural health workforce by providing MSM PA students with experiential education. We invite speakers to address a wide range of topics impacting rural communities.
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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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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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Call for Applications: Innovation Certificate Program – Due December 31
The Innovation Certificate Program is designed for clinicians to develop and enrich entrepreneurial skills and business knowledge for those interested in learning how to bring technologies to market. Launched in 2023, the program is expanding this year to include a partnership with Portal Innovations, a premier life science venture capital fund.
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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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Bench2Market Talks: Protecting Your Innovation – January 15
Join this webinar from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM to learn the basics and strategies of intellectual property protection. Featuring Sarah Wilkening, PhD, and Daniel Bruzzone, JD, from Merchant & Gould, this session will provide valuable insights for innovators. A Q&A with tech transfer expert Dr. Kashmira Kulkarni will follow.
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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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2025 NAACFRC Community-Engaged Research Conference – Proposals Due January 10
The NAACFRC Conference will be held June 12 at Morehouse College in Atlanta. Presenting your work provides an opportunity to build your professional network and share timely, relevant research with a diverse audience. You can present as an individual or as part of a team. This year’s conference theme is Laboring Together: Community-Engaged Research for Economic Justice. The conference will showcase innovative research approaches, stories of successful research collaborations, lessons learned, and more. Deadline to submit proposals: January 10 at 11:59 PM ET.
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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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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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