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Funding (* New Opportunities)

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.

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.

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.

Education and Training

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 .

Certificate Program in Translational Science (CPTS) — Deadline Extended: Apply by May 30

The Certificate Program in Translational Science (CPTS) is a formal 16-credit Emory Laney Graduate School program for trainees who seek to conduct research at interface between basic and translational science and clinical medicine. The CPTS enhances and transforms translational research training for predoctoral PhD students, postdoctoral fellows (PhD or MD) & junior faculty at Emory, MSM, Georgia Tech & UGA.

Qual Works: Qualitative Research Workshops — May

Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health is offering online workshops in Qualitative Data Analysis (May 19-23), 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.

Public Health Wellbeing and Impact Retreat – Aug 23-24

Join us on Emory’s campus for a transformative weekend retreat designed for mid-career public health professionals. Reconnect with your career purpose, boost resilience, and build a 90-day action plan. Optional coaching available. Emory University and Emory Healthcare employees may qualify for tuition coverage. Register by August 4.

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.

Fall 2025 MSCR and CPTS Courses – Apply by August 8

Research Resources

Call for Mentees: Georgia CTSA TEAMS Program - Apply by May 30

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 & more. Expand your network! View Mentee/Fellow information. Learn more .

Advisory Panel for Research

Georgia CTSA’s Network Capacity program has created an advisory panel consisting of patients and families of Emory Healthcare and Grady Hospital. This panel is now a resource available to Georgia CTSA researchers, institutional review boards, and patients by providing a mechanism for patient and families to share their input on clinical research studies. If you, as a researcher would like to request to meet with this panel to receive feedback about aspects of your research studies – study design, consent procedures and documents, recruitment methods, and more –please reach out to Mugisha Niyibizi,

Request for Collaborators - Glioblastoma Research

This is a request to researchers for collaboration on the research study: SUpratotal vs Gross-total Resection for Glioblastoma: The SUGR Trial. Dr. Debraj Mukherjee from Johns Hopkins University is seeking collaborators for this trial examining Supratotal vs. Gross-total resection procedures for glioblastoma. If you are interested in collaborating or learning more, please contact Mugisha Niyibizi ,

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.

Community

Your Fantastic Mind – May 19: Hope and Healing

Emory Brain Health’s award-winning TV series airs Mondays at 9 PM ET and Wednesdays at 7 PM ET on GPB. The series highlights groundbreaking research and stories from Emory experts on brain health, with episodes also available for streaming after broadcast. Episode 6 is about the next phase of the groundbreaking ENRICH stroke trial, a personal story of psychedelic therapy for depression, Atlanta’s new pre-arrest diversion facility and the momentous moment of Match Day for medical students around the country.

Events

Informatics Lunch & Learn: From Data to Diagnosis – May 21

CHART Webinar: Heat, Health & Medications – May 22

Join CHART on May 22 from 12:00–1:00 PM via Zoom for Heat, Health, and Medications: Pharmacologic Considerations of Medications and Heat. This session explores how rising temperatures affect medication safety. Featuring Kenneth Mueller, PharmD, BCPS, from Emory’s School of Nursing. The webinar will be presented from a pharmacological viewpoint and highlight ways that clinicians, researchers, and entities can increase patient and community education with the goal of reducing risk of heat-related illness. Learn More.

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.

Pediatric Early Career Researcher Conference – September 9

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. Register for Conference.