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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup
April 25, 2025
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Training Tomorrow’s Leaders: Georgia CTSA TL1 Trainees in Action at Translational Science 2025
Sharing scientific progress, fostering collaborations, and advocating for the future of translational science, Georgia CTSA TL1 trainees traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in Translational Science 2025 , the national conference hosted by the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS). Held April 14–17, 2025, the event brought together trainees, researchers, and institutional leaders from across the country.
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Call for Mentees: Georgia CTSA TEAMS Program
Calling all mentees from Emory, MSM, UGA & Georgia Tech! Georgia CTSA TEAMS (Translational Education and Mentoring in Science) provides 1:1 and group mentoring for junior-level faculty, post-doc or clinical fellows doing research in public health, clinical & translational science, implementation science, community engagement, health equity & more. Expand your network! View Mentee/Fellow information. Learn more .
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Funding (* New Opportunities)
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* POCTRN Innovation Awards — Due June 6
Do you have a groundbreaking point-of-care technology ready for further development? The Point-of-Care Technology Research Network (POCTRN)) is pleased to announce six new innovation award opportunities from its centers. We are currently seeking applications from academic and industry applicants who have innovative point-of-care technologies in areas of chronic disease, infectious disease and disease prevention, such as cancer detection, heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders, STIs, emerging infectious disease in low-resource settings, and more. Awards up to $150,000, may also receive 12 months of in-kind support services.
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Emory SOM P4 Fast Track Awards – Ongoing
Emory SOM in partnership with Winship, CHOA, Grady, and CFAR, invites applications for the P4 (Pivot, Proposal, and Planning Program) Fast Track Awards—a new funding mechanism supporting SOM faculty whose grants were recently terminated due to federal funding shifts. Awards of up to $100,000 (direct costs) are available for one year, with potential for renewal. Eligible PIs must propose a novel research pivot aligned with NIH priorities and have ≤$200K in other direct funding. Learn More.
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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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Phlebotomy 101 Training — May 29 & 30
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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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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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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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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Bench2Market Talks: FDA Regulatory Strategy — April 30
Join the Bench2Market Talks on April 30 via Zoom, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, featuring Grace Powers of Powers Regulatory Consulting. This session will cover FDA regulatory pathways and timing strategies for medical devices. Learn More
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GLUE Lecture: ACME POCT Microsystems Award Information — May 5
The Atlanta Center for Microsystems Engineered Point-of-Care Technologies (ACME POCT) a partnership between Emory, Georgia Tech, and Children’s is offering a 1-year Translation to Clinical Impact Award for innovators developing microsystems-based point-of-care devices. Join us for this webinar to learn more about the center, the solicitation, and hear from RizLab Health about how this center has helped their project. Learn more about ACME services. Translation to Clinical Impact Award applications are due June 6.
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Your Fantastic Mind: Living with Parkinson’s – April 28 & 30
Your Fantastic Mind, Emory Brain Health’s award-winning TV series, Season 6 airs on Mondays at 9 PM ET and Wednesdays at 7 PM ET on GPB through May 21. The series highlights groundbreaking research and stories from Emory experts on brain health, with episodes also available for streaming after broadcast. Episode 3 airing on April 28 & 30 follows cutting-edge research efforts from Emory and UGA to improve Parkinson’s treatment and early detection, plus one woman’s inspiring journey using ping pong as therapy.
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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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K-Club: Engaging with Research Leadership – May 12
Join us on May 12 at 12:00 PM for a virtual K-Club session featuring a panel discussion on engaging with research leadership. Panelists include Georgia CTSA PI W. Robert Taylor, MD, PhD, Emory; Kristy Murray, DVM, PhD, Children’s; and Vibha Lama, MD, MPH, Emory; who will share insights into research leadership and career advancement. View Flyer.
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KUHR-TN National Conference – May 19-21
Register for the Kidney Urology Hematology Research Training Network (KUHR-TN) National Conference in Atlanta. All trainees are invited to submit an abstract by April 15 for poster presentations (max 250 words). Register by May 2, and book lodging by April 25 to receive group rate. Affordable campus housing is also available at Clifton Towers. Register for Conference . Learn More.
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Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference – June 6
Join us from 8AM-5PM at the Georgia Aquarium for a dynamic day filled with insightful presentations, engaging poster sessions, valuable networking opportunities, and meaningful knowledge-sharing. This year's conference will feature groundbreaking research from Emory, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Georgia Tech, and MSM and will bring together basic scientists, clinical researchers, pediatricians, and healthcare providers to advance the integration of innovative research into clinical practice.
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Pediatric Early Career Researcher Conference – September 9 (Abstracts Due - May 2)
Submit your abstract for the 2025 Pediatric Early Career Researcher Conference by May 2 at 5:00 PM! Held on September 9, from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Health Sciences Research Building Auditorium, this event highlights child health research across all methods and disciplines. Open to students, trainees, fellows, and junior faculty, the conference offers a full day of science, networking, and fun. Encore abstracts are welcome! Register for Conference.
Learn More.
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