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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup
September 12, 2025
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Introducing Georgia CTSA Outstanding 2025-2026 MSCR and CPTS Students
Join us in welcoming 2025-2026 clinical and translational research and science students! The Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) provides innovative didactic and mentored research training to those pursuing a career in clinical and/or translational research. The Certificate Program in Translational Science (CPTS) is for trainees who seek to conduct research at the interface between basic and translational science and clinical medicine.
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Narrative Rules: Successful Communication of Science and Medicine
Learn how the ABT (And, But, Therefore) Narrative Framework can enhance scientific communication challenges: singularity, stakes, and audience. Join Georgia CTSA Research Education Faculty’s Randy Olson, PhD, on September 25, 12–1PM in Claudia Nance Rollins Bldg., Room 2001 (lunch provided) or via Zoom. Explore how this simple storytelling structure improves clarity and impact. View Flyer.
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Pilot Grant Writing Workshop
Join us on November 10 from 8:30-10:30 AM via Zoom for a grant writing workshop to learn tips on how to prepare a compelling pilot grant proposal, understand review criteria, improve overall impact, and more! Workshop features panelists across Emory, Georgia Tech, and UGA, with keynote speaker Dr. Camille Vaughan, MD, Emory. This workshop is part of a series hosted by the Georgia CTSA and Emory SOM. Learn More.
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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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President's Award of Distinction for Team Science - Due November 17
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Presidents’ Award of Distinction for Team Science, which recognizes outstanding multi-disciplinary Georgia CTSA research teams making innovative and impactful contributions to clinical and translational science. The winning team will receive $5,000 and be recognized at the 2026 Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Conference. Apply Now. View Flyer.
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Team Science Award of Distinction for Early-Stage Research Teams - Due November 17 Nominations are open for the 2026 Team Science Award of Distinction for Early-Stage Research Teams, which recognizes developing multi-disciplinary Georgia CTSA teams demonstrating strong potential for innovative and impactful advances in clinical and translational science. The winning team will receive $2,500 and be recognized at the 2026 Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Conference. Apply Now. 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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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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Bioentrepreneurship Networking - September 18
Join us from 4:30-6:00 pm in Emory HSRB-II, 6th floor, Room N600. This event will spotlight innovators who have successfully translated scientific discovery into real-world impact. Featured talk: “Precision Medicine through Innovations in Computational and AI-Based Medical Imaging”. Food will be provided.
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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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The ENACT Network: Grand Rounds - September 22
The Josiah Macy, Jr Professor of Medical Education, Charles Friedman, PhD will discuss, “A Second Knowledge Revolution Enabled by Synergy Between AI and Learning Health Systems at 3:00 PM via Zoom on September 22nd. He will discuss how AI and Learning Health Systems can drive a second knowledge revolution to improve health at an unprecedented scale.
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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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Narrative Rules - September 25 Randy Olson, PhD, will present “Narrative Rules: Three Principles of Storytelling from Hollywood that are now Essential for the Successful Communication of Science and Medicine” from 12:00–1:00 PM. Learn how the ABT (And, But, Therefore) Narrative Framework can strengthen science communication by addressing singularity, stakes, and audience. Hybrid format: Claudia Nance Rollins Room 2001 or via Zoom. Lunch provided for in-person attendance. 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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Pilot Grant Writing Workshop - November 10
Join Georgia CTSA via Zoom for a workshop on preparing compelling pilot grant proposals on November 10, from 8:30-10:30 AM. Learn tips to strengthen your applications from expert panelists across Emory, Georgia Tech, and UGA, with keynote speaker Dr. Camille Vaughan, MD. View Flyer.
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