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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup
June 27, 2025
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Georgia CTSA Leader Named an American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow
Congratulations to Georgia CTSA Innovation Catalyst Director Wilbur Lam, MD, PhD, Emory/Georgia Tech/Children’s, named as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Lam's research focuses on the development and application of microsystems and smartphone-based technologies for studying and diagnosing blood and pediatric diseases. The new AAAS Fellows were celebrated at a forum in Washington, D.C. in June.
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Georgia CTSA Pilot Grants Award Recipients Georgia CTSA is pleased to announce new awards funded as Pilot Grant recipients in Round #145 Samuel and Nancy Gordon GCRC Research Program, an endowed research fund to support studies broadly related to regenerative medicine with a particular interest in work related to hematopoietic cells and immunotherapy. The Georgia CTSA 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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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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Phlebotomy 101 Training - June 26 - 27
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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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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QUAL-WORKS Online Workshops – July & August
Join Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health QUAL-WORKS for a series of interactive online workshops this summer covering qualitative data collection, analysis, and personalized mentoring. Designed for researchers at all levels, these online-based sessions offer practical skills and expert guidance.
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Fall 2025 MSCR and CPTS Courses - Apply by August 8 Courses are now open to Emory faculty and postdocs! This fall’s virtual options include Scientific Communication for Clinical & Translational Science, Fundamentals of Epidemiology, and Advanced Data Management in R. Email Rachel Hardison to learn more and apply.
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Request for Applications: Atlanta Pediatric Scholars Program (K12) - LoI Due August 15
The Atlanta Pediatric Scholars Program (K12) is now accepting Letters of Interest for its 2025 cohort. Funded by NICHD and led by Emory and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, this program offers 75% protected research time, structured mentorship, and didactic training for senior fellows and junior faculty pursuing independent basic science careers in pediatrics. Applicants should meet NIH K08 eligibility.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Innovation and Translation
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UGA Medical Device Regulations Conference - August 20
Join the 12th Annual UGA Medical Device Regulations Conference virtually on August 20, 2025. Hear from FDA and industry leaders on topics including AI/cybersecurity, QMSR, FDA collaboration, and international markets. Early registration saves $100, register by June 30th. Please note you need to have an account or create one to register.
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CTSA Program Webinar: Leveraging Your Lived Experience on a Research Team - TODAY, June 27
Join the CTSA Consortium on Friday, June 27 from 2:00–3:00 PM ET for the final session in a three-part series: Leveraging Your Lived Experience on a Research Team. This webinar highlights how individuals with lived experience of disability or chronic health conditions can meaningfully contribute to research teams. Presenters will share strategies, tools, and real-world examples to foster inclusive, collaborative research environments.
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Atlanta VA Research Day – August 7
Join the Atlanta VA, Emory, and Morehouse School of Medicine for the Joint Research Symposium at 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM at Morehouse School of Medicine’s Calvin Smyre Education Conference Center, 720 Westview Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. This full-day event brings together investigators, trainees, and clinicians to showcase research that advances veteran healthcare, encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, and explores solutions to pressing medical challenges. Featuring keynote speakers Dr. Vincent Marconi and Dr. Solomon Ofori-Acquah, the agenda includes panel discussions, breakout sessions, and a poster presentation. Submit Abstracts and RSVP to attend by June 29th. View Flyer.
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Pediatric Early Career Researcher Conference - September 9 Join us September 9 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM at Emory’s Health Sciences Research Building for the 2025 Pediatric Early Career Researcher Conference. Enjoy a day of career development, oral and poster presentations, and a keynote by Dr. Stephen W. Patrick. Open to all interested in child health research. Learn More. View Flyer.
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