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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup
August 29, 2025
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Welcome Georgia CTSA 2025-2026 KL2 Scholars
We proudly welcome the newest Georgia CTSA KL2 Scholars. This prestigious program is designed to foster the development of junior faculty in clinical and translational science and clinical and translational research. The KL2 Program supports career development for junior faculty from a wide variety of disciplines at Georgia CTSA partner institutions to become independent, established, and ethical clinical and translational science investigators.
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Regulating Deepfakes: Balancing Perspectives in Healthcare
Deepfakes are revolutionizing healthcare. AI and telehealth are transforming patient-physician communications, tailoring treatments for patient-specific care, and catalyzing research for medicinal treatments; deepfake technology is no exception. In this blog post, we will delve into many ways deepfakes are elevating the practice of healthcare and some of the potential consequences that can arise in some up-and-coming commercial applications.
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Funding (* New Opportunities)
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Georgia CTSA RFA - LOIs Due September 2
Georgia CTSA is seeking proposals from faculty at Emory, MSM, UGA, and Georgia Tech for inclusion in its 2026 NIH renewal. Collaboration is strongly encouraged. Funding opportunities include one clinical trial to address a significant challenge in clinical and translational science (Element E of main UM1, $500K/year for 2-3 years), two RC2 companion grants ($500K/year over 5 years), and one R25 for educational activities ($100K/year over 5 years). Submit one-page project summary and NIH biosketches by September 2. (For applicants selected: full draft due December 1, full proposal due January 5.) Questions? Contact Bekeela Davila.
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Developing Executive Leaders in Public Health - Apply by August 31
The Developing Executive Leaders in Public Health (DELPH) program, offered by ASTHO and the Satcher Health Leadership Institute, is designed for mid- to senior-level professionals in governmental public health. This 10-month hybrid program enhances leadership identity, visibility, and advancement through executive coaching, peer networks, and professional development.
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Phlebotomy 101 Training - September 25-26
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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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! Participate in no more than three remote meetings ranging from 1-2 hours and share your expertise. View flyer.
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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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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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Bench2Market Talks: Securing Investment for Your Startup - September 17
Join the Biolocity panel on Wednesday, September 17, from 12:00-1:00 PM via Zoom, as part of the Bench2Market commercialization series. In this session, Michael Schultz, Senior Director of Venture at Portal Innovations, will walk you through what investors look for in early-stage biomedical startups and how to position your idea for success. Learn More.
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The Fundamentals of Foundation Funding - September 4 Join us on September 4 from 3:00-5:00 PM via Zoom for workshop on navigating foundation funding. Learn successful strategies for approaching and securing foundation funding. Hear directly from representatives of major foundations and gain insights from faculty who have received funding from these foundations. Presentations by RWJF, CF Foundation, Alzheimer's Association, Rally, and AHA. Receive advice and identify potential funders! View Flyer.
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K-Club: Diversifying Your Research Funding Portfolio - September 8
Join Dr. Julie Hawk and Dr. Stacy Heilman from12:00 PM-1:00 PM in HSRB-II, Room N100 or via Zoom for a hands-on K-Club workshop on expanding your research funding sources beyond federal grants. Learn practical tools, explore funding databases, and get personalized guidance. Bring your laptop and be ready to search! Register by September 5 if attending in person. 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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Informatics Lunch & Learn: Enabling Precision Medicine via Agentic AI - September 17
Join us on Wednesday, September 17, from 12:00–1:00 PM for a virtual talk by Dr. Babak Mahmoudi, Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics at Emory. Learn how agentic AI platforms are advancing adaptive, personalized neuromodulation therapies and transforming care across neurological, psychiatric, and cardiovascular conditions. View Flyer.
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Blue Sky Group: Spatial Biology - September 18
Updated time and location: Join UGA School of Medicine and Georgia CTSA from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens, GA for the launch of the Spatial Biology Shared Resource. Learn how spatial biology is shaping clinical utility, hear from expert speakers, explore investigator presentations, and participate in a Blue Sky discussion on translational impact. The event includes a networking lunch and information on shared technologies and funding opportunities. View flyer.
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EMIC Seminar: Multiplexing for Greater Sensitivity - September 25
Join us on Thursday, September 25, from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM in Whitehead Biomedical Research Building, Room 600 for a seminar on “Greater Sensitivity with Less Sample – Multiplexing with MSD.” Learn how MSD technology enables efficient, high-sensitivity analysis with limited sample volumes. To register, email Melanie Munoz. View Flyer.
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Team Science Skill Series Crash Course - September 26
Join Georgia CTSA Team Science Skill Series Crash Course on September 26 from 12:00–2:00 PM via Zoom on building and maintaining effective research teams. Led by Dr. Christopher Wiese, this interactive “crash course” will introduce core team science concepts and practical strategies for collaboration, conflict management, and interdisciplinary work. Open to grad students, post-docs, and faculty. View Flyer.
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Blue Sky Group: Organoids - October 8
Join researchers and clinicians across Georgia CTSA on October 8 from 12:00–1:30 PM via Zoom for an open, collaborative discussion on organoids. Dr. Jimena Andersen, a leading researcher in the field of Cell and Developmental Biology, will kick off the conversation which may cover burning issues, funding opportunities, and cross-institutional collaborative research opportunities. Share your experience, network, and find collaborators! View Flyer
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Speed Networking: Inflammation - November 6
Join faculty across the Georgia CTSA on Thursday, November 6, from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM via Zoom for a fast-paced virtual networking session focused on inflammation. Emceed by Dr. Bob Taylor, MD, researchers will present their work in 4 minutes or less, followed by collaborative discussion. Open to clinicians and researchers interested in new partnerships. View Flyer.
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