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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup
July 3, 2025
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Unique Camp Builds Connection for Women with Rare Health Conditions Emory’s Department of Human Genetics brings together women with PKU and MSUD for Metabolic Camp. The program blends nutrition education, peer support and rigorous research. “There are girls in the camp who have never met another girl with a similar condition, even in the age of social media,” says Rani Singh, MD, PhD. “The community they find here is invaluable.” Dr. Singh is the Georgia CTSA Clinical Research Centers' Bionutrition Co-Director.
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Georgia CTSA Informatics Co-Director Inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows Congratulations to Georgia CTSA Informatics Co-Director Gari Clifford, DPhil, MSc, MA, Emory. The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) elected new College of Fellows including Dr. Clifford in recognition of distinguished and continuing achievements in medical and biological engineering. College of Fellows is considered the highest distinctions in the field, recognizing the top 2% of medical and biological engineers.
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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 - July 24 - 25
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. Hear from FDA and industry leaders on topics including AI/cybersecurity, QMSR, FDA collaboration, and international markets. Please note you need to have an account or create one to register.
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Bioentrepreneurship Networking - July 17
Join Emory School of Medicine on Thursday, July 17, from 4:30–6:00 PM in HSRB-II, Room N600 for the third Founders Series event. Dr. John Nicosia, founder of Vasarya Therapeutics, will share his path from academic research to launching a biotech startup and supporting other academic spinouts. The event includes a 15-minute talk, Q&A, and networking with faculty, students, and local biotech professionals. Food provided.
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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. 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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