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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup
March 14, 2025
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Highlights of the 2025 Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science Conference
Over 300 researchers & translational scientists across the Southeast presented the best new health-related preclinical, clinical, implementation, & population-based research. During the keynote presentation by Michael G. Kurilla, MD, PhD, Director, Division of Clinical Innovation, NCATS, he shared CTSA impact on policy, rare diseases, training the next generation of cutting-edge scientists and more including where translational science is headed.
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Georgia CTSA Community Engagement Biennial Forum
Join the Georgia CTSA for the 2025 Community Engagement Biennial Forum on April 22 & 23 at Atlanta Technical College. This event will focus on collaborative approaches to community health, featuring keynote speakers Rep. Kim Schofield and Dr. Camara Jones. Attendees will engage in training, networking, discussions on AI in public health, and presentations on community-led research.
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Funding (* New Opportunities)
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Georgia CTSA Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design RFP - Due April 4
Georgia CTSA’s Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) program is accepting proposals for pilot grants of up to $20,000 to support innovative methodological research in clinical and translational science. Junior faculty and collaborative projects among Georgia CTSA partner institutions are encouraged to apply. Proposals due April 4 at 5:00 PM. For questions, email Bekeela Davila .
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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. 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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Georgia CTSA TL1 (T32-like) Clinical and Translational Research Training Grant - Postdoc Due March 17, Predoc Due March 28 (Extended Deadline)
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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Phlebotomy 101 Training – March 27 & 28
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. View 2025 Phlebotomy 101 Training Schedule .
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Influential Mentoring Training Series — April 2
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 April 2. Led by Dr. Dawn Comeau, this series focuses on enhancing mentorship for trainees. Topics include assessing mentees’ understanding, using coaching approaches, evaluating mentorship, and adopting five practices for success. View Flyer.
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ATLANTIS TL1/U2C: Pre and Postdoc – Apply by April 15
The ATLANTIS Program is accepting applications until April 15 for a start date of July 1, 2025. Pre- and postdoctoral trainees from Emory, MSM, and Georgia Tech engaged in research related or relevant to non-malignant nephrology, urology, and hematology are welcome to apply! Trainees pursuing basic laboratory, clinical, translational, informatics, and outcomes research projects are eligible for funding. The program will provide successful applicants with 2 years of research training support.
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Emory T32 Research Training Program in GI & Hepatology RFA — Due April 27
Emory invites applications for its NIH-funded T32DK108735 Research Training Program in Translational Gastroenterology and Hepatology. This program trains postdoctoral fellows (MD, MD/PhD, or PhD) in precision GI and hepatology through translational research and interdisciplinary mentorship.
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Qual Works: Qualitative Research Workshops — May
Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health is offering online workshops in Qualitative Research Methods (May 12-16) and Qualitative Data Analysis (May 19-23), each priced at $950 (students: $700). Mentored sessions are also available on May 21 and May 28 for $400 each. These workshops are ideal for individuals involved in qualitative research design, data collection, analysis, or supervision.
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SISMID 2025: Summer Institute in Statistics and Modeling in Infectious Diseases - July
Summer Institute in Statistics and Modeling in Infectious Diseases (SISMID) offers both online (July 7-11) and in-person (July 14-30 at Emory) modules. SISMID has trained thousands of infectious disease researchers in modern statistical and modeling techniques. Topics include spatial statistics, machine learning, network modeling, and more. Engage with experts through poster evenings, lunch-and-learn sessions, and networking events. View Flyer.
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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 10:30 to 11:30 AM in Groseclose 303 or Submit a RAPID Request . 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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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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Bench2Market Talks: Investment and Dilution — March 19
Join us from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in person at Petit Biotechnology Building (IBB), Suddath Seminar Room 1128, Georgia Tech, 315 Ferst Drive NW, or online via Zoom for Investment and Dilution - Business Strategies for Equity Negotiation. This session will focus on strategies for equity negotiation, helping entrepreneurs understand how investment decisions can impact ownership and control.
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2025 Daniel S. Blumenthal Public Health Symposium –—April 9
Join the Morehouse School of Medicine for the 2025 Daniel S. Blumenthal Public Health Symposium on April 9 from 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM at the NCPC Auditorium. This year’s theme, Public Health for the Global Community, will feature distinguished speakers, including Patrick O’Carroll, MD, MPH, and Walter Fluker, PhD, MDiv. Learn More.
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Georgia CTSA Community Engagement Biennial Forum – April 22 & 23
Join industry leaders, researchers, and community partners for discussions including policy advocacy and the role of AI in community health. This event will feature keynote speakers, networking opportunities, and presentations on community-based initiatives. Held at Atlanta Technical College, Cleveland L. Dennard Conference Center, on April 22, 8:30-5:00 & April 23, 8:30-12:30. This forum provides a collaborative space for driving meaningful change in public health.
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Epic Cosmos Datathon – March 21
Collaborate with clinicians, researchers, and data scientists in using Epic Cosmos' de-identified EHR database encompassing over 280 million patient records. This intensive event from 11AM-6PM in Emory SOM will empower participants to dive into real-world health data, tackle pressing research questions, and aim for rapid research publication. With guidance from clinical subject matter experts and Epic Cosmos staff, teams will explore themes ranging from chronic conditions to cutting-edge treatments and rare diseases. Non-Cosmos users are invited to join us for the overview from 11:00AM-Noon and 4:30-6:00PM for team presentations, awards and networking. View flyer .
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SciENcv Workshop Series — March 25
Learn how to create and manage your Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (SciENcv) account to streamline grant applications and ensure compliance with federal regulations. The next workshops will be held on March 25 from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, April 29 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, and May 15 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. View Flyer.
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CTSA Program Webinar: Influential Scholarship — March 26
Join the CTSA Program Webinar on March 26 to hear Georgia CTSA's Evaluation & Continuous Improvement Director Eric Nehl, PhD, discuss Influential Scholarship: Clinical and Translational Science Trainees at the Intersection of Academic Impact and Public Attention. This monthly meeting connects CTSA members with NCATS leadership. For registration details, please contact Lauren Fitzharris. Please note that you can attend if you have a CCOS account for the NCATS CTSA program.
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Physician Scientist Symposium — April 4
The 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 medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty across SOM and our Health Systems. View Flyer.
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Translational Science 2025 - April 14–17
The Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) hosts Translational Science 2025: Integrating Data to Power Translation held at the Washington Hilton with scientific sessions and networking with leaders in translational science and clinical research.
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AWSOM 2025 — April 16-17
Join leading experts at the 4th Annual Atlanta Workshop on Single-cell Omics (AWSOM25) at MSM for cutting-edge research, innovation, and collaboration. Explore the latest in single-cell and spatial omics, engage with prominent speakers, and participate in interactive discussions. Abstracts are due March 17. Submit Abstracts.
View Flyer.
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Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) Research Forum — April 18 Georgia CTSA hosts the annual Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) Research Forum: Advances and Challenges for Research in Social Determinants of Health on Friday, April 18, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at UGA, Health Sciences Campus, Wright Hall Annex, Room 150, and via Zoom. Please join us for a stimulating event that brings together experts and enthusiasts in the fields of biostatistics, epidemiology, and community-based research to share latest findings and exchange ideas. View Flyer .
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Speed Networking: Cognitive Neuroscience — April 24
Join the Georgia CTSA for a fast-paced virtual Speed Networking event on April 24 from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Hosted by Georgia Tech’s School of Psychology Chair, Tansu Celikel, this session will feature researchers presenting their work in four minutes or less to spark new collaborations. Engage in discussions on innovative approaches to cognitive neuroscience and connect with potential research partners. View Flyer.
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Health Services Research Day – May 6 Join us for this symposium and networking opportunity at Emory Rollins School of Public Health where researchers across Georgia will learn about ongoing quality, effectiveness, and value-based research activities. Health services research examines access to health care, how it is organized and delivered, costs, and outcomes. Keynote Speaker: Jennifer (Jen) DeVoe, MD, DPhil, Chair, Family Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University. Register Now.
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