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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup
November 7, 2025
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Former Georgia CTSA KL2 Scholar Leads Registry to Improve Treatments for Rare Diseases
With a mission to improve health outcomes, Grace Gombolay, MD, Emory, is leading national collaborations to advance care for children and adults with rare neuroinflammatory diseases. Through her formation and leadership of the CONNECT registry and now the NIH-funded ARISEN (Autoimmunity, Rasmussen’s, Inflammation & Status Epilepticus research Network), Dr. Gombolay is transforming how these rare conditions are studied, diagnosed, and treated.
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Georgia Tech BME Capstone Design Call for Projects
Georgia Tech’s BME Capstone Design program is accepting Spring 2026 project submissions from academic researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry members. The program connects innovators with student teams to ideate, design, and prototype real solutions that address unmet clinical needs and advance patient care. Early submissions are encouraged to allow for project scoping and coordination. Apply by December 19. View Submission Form.
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Translational Science 2026 Awards - Due November 18
Do you know an investigator, educator, trainee, or team making major strides in clinical and translational science? Celebrate their work by submitting a nomination for the 2026 Translational Science Awards before November 18. Awards span multiple categories to recognize innovation, mentorship, leadership, and scientific impact.
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Rare Diseases Are Not Rare! 2025 Challenge Prize Competition - Apply by January 2
More than 10,000 known rare diseases affect millions of people across the US. We want to help raise awareness about rare diseases, the people, and families they impact and the need for research and development of treatment strategies for addressing multiple rare diseases at a time. Whether through visual art, photography, music or another artistic medium, your work can inspire action and shine a light on the rare disease community.
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Funding (*New Opportunities)
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Clinical Trial Readiness for Rare Diseases, Disorders, and Syndromes - Due Dates Vary
NOFO invites researchers to submit applications for support of clinical projects that address critical needs for clinical trial readiness in rare diseases. The initiative seeks applications that are intended to facilitate rare diseases research by enabling efficient and effective movement of candidate therapeutics or diagnostics toward clinical trials and to increase their likelihood of success. This could be through the development and testing of rigorous biomarkers and clinical outcome assessment measures or by defining the presentation and course of a rare disease to enable the design of upcoming clinical trials.
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Emory SOM P4 Research Catalyst Track Awards RFA - Due November 10
The Dean of Emory SOM, in partnership with Winship, Emory Pediatrics and Children's, Emory at Grady, and CFAR, invites applications for the P4 Pivot Program. The P4 Research Catalyst Track Awards provide up to $100,000 in total direct costs over two years to support SOM faculty pivoting their research toward emerging federal funding priorities. Proposals should be novel, impactful, and represent a new research direction. NOTE: Log in to view award details.
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Environmental Health Sciences Pilot Grants - LOI Due December 5
Join the HERCULES Exposome Research Center for an information session on November 4, 12:00-1:00 PM in CNR 6001 or via Zoom to learn about the 2026-2027 Environmental Health Sciences Pilot Project Program. The program funds developmental projects in environmental health sciences aligned with the NIEHS mission, with awards of $30,000 each. Letter of intent is due December 5 and full applications are due February 2. View Flyer.
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Emory University Research Committee (URC) RFP - Due January 17
Emory URC supports early career faculty, advanced faculty who wish to engage novel questions that enhance their expertise, and teams who seek to transcend the boundaries of their respective disciplines and undertake transformative research. Eligible faculty can apply for one year of funding during the 2026-2027 cycle. Typically, 30-38 awards are made across all 6 URC categories. Register for information session on November 6 via Zoom. Learn more.
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NIH Common Fund Launches the Complement-ARIE Reduction to Practice Prize - Phase I Due: March 1
The NIH Common Fund has teamed up with NASA’s Tournament Lab to launch the Reduction to Practice Challenge, a shared $7M total prize competition inviting innovative New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) solutions that demonstrate integrated, human-based platforms in a practical form within three years. The challenge includes three phases: proof of concept and feasibility studies, prototype development with milestone achievements, and prototype delivery for independent validation.
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Phlebotomy 101 Training - December 4-5
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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Frontiers in Emerging, Re-Emerging, and Zoonotic Diseases - Apply by December 14
Apply for the NIH/NIAID-sponsored FrERZD course, Feb. 15-20 at Ponce Health Sciences University. This immersive program offers hands-on lab training, expert lectures, and career development for early-career researchers in infectious diseases. Participants will gain skills to better predict, prevent, and respond to emerging health threats. Full financial aid available. View Flyer.
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Virtual CPTS Course Available to Non-Degree Students: Biostatistics for Translational Research - Apply by January 5
Emory faculty and postdocs are invited to enroll in CPTS 502 – Biostatistics for Translational Research, a 2-credit virtual spring semester course which is part of the curriculum in the Certificate Program in Translational Science (CPTS) in the Laney Graduate School. This semester-long course introduces statistical concepts and analytical methods with special attention to data encountered in the biomedical sciences and biotechnology as well as translational research. The course will meet via Zoom on Tuesdays from 1:00-2:50 PM from January 13 – May 27. Tuition support is not available; however, faculty and postdocs at Emory may be eligible for the Emory Courtesy Scholarship if employed for at least one year. Tuition can also be covered by departmental funds, if available. For more information and instructions on how to apply to the Laney Graduate School as a non-degree student, contact Rachel Hardison.
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Georgia CTSA KL2 Program - Apply by February 2
Accepting applications for the Georgia CTSA KL2 Clinical & Translational Research Career Development Program supporting junior faculty committed to careers in clinical and translational research and science. Scholars receive salary support, $30,000 for research expenses, tuition for didactic programs, and up to two years of mentored training to become independent investigators. Applications are due February 2.
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Georgia CTSA TL1 Program - Apply by February 17
The TL1 Program provides innovative didactic and mentored clinical and translational research (CTR) training to individuals interested in careers that encompass CTR and clinical and translational science (CTS). Accepted trainees receive stipend support, tuition for MSCR or CPTS coursework, travel funds, and training-related expenses. Applicants are encouraged to attend Application Workshop on October 30. Register.
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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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New! Online HIV Research Document Library
The Center for AIDS Research at Emory University (Emory CFAR) created a new resource designed for early-career HIV investigators. The HIV Research Document Library is a free, publicly accessible database of more than 300 documents from a range of funded study designs. It provides investigators with examples of successful study protocols, detailed procedures successfully implemented by seasoned investigators, and other documentation to support the development of their own study design. This library also serves as a connector between collaborators and funding organizations.
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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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Biolocity Office Hours at Emory - November 11
Join Biolocity from 1:00 - 2:00 PM at HSRB-II (outside the Lab2Launch Room S120) for in-person office hours. Meet Biolocity’s Entrepreneur in Residence to discuss commercialization pathways, funding opportunities, and strategies to advance your research toward a startup. Bring your ideas and get real-time feedback on your business model.
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Emory EmChat Lunch & Learn - November 13
Join Emory Office of Information Technology for the first AWS at Emory Lunch & Learn at 12:00 via Zoom. Chloe Devre, Data and AI Analyst, and Matt Cohen, AI Architect, will share their journey of creating EmChat - an AI-powered chatbot built with AWS SageMaker to support clinical care and reduce burden. Zoom registration is required. View Flyer.
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Bench2Market Talks: Culture Is Everything - November 19
Join Biolocity from 12:00-1:00 PM for Culture Is Everything: European vs. U.S. Healthcare Markets and How to Break into Them. Dr. Beth Harrison will unpack key cultural and structural differences between European and U.S. healthcare systems—covering lean organizations, investor conservatism, and regulatory contrasts. Gain practical insight into navigating transatlantic partnerships, with a focus on Germany and U.S. collaborations. Learn More.
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Bioentrepreneurship Networking - November 20
Join Emory SOM for final Bioentrepreneurship Networking Founders event of the year on November 20, 4:30-6:00 PM, HSRB-II, 6th floor, N600 (in person). Featured speaker Dr. James Dahlman will share insights on translating academic work into a startup, followed by Q&A and networking with faculty, students, and local biotech professionals. Food provided and all are welcome. Please RSVP to attend.
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Biolocity Funding 2026-2027 - Due December 1
The 2026-2027 Biolocity funding cycle is open for early-stage biomedical innovations from Georgia Tech and Emory with the potential to impact human health. Biolocity provides non-dilutive funding, project management support, and expert commercial guidance to help advance promising technologies toward market readiness. Georgia Tech-led proposals are limited to teams with a PI in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, while Emory-led proposals remain open to all departments.
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Capstone Design Project Submissions - Apply by December 19
Georgia Tech’s BME Capstone Design program is accepting Spring 2026 project submissions from healthcare professionals, industry members, and academic researchers. The program connects innovators with student teams to develop actionable solutions that advance patient care. Early submissions are encouraged to allow for project scoping and coordination. Submit Project.
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17th Annual Emory Veterans Day Ceremony - November 11
Join the Emory community on Tuesday, November 11, at 11:00 AM for the 17th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony honoring those who have served. The event will feature remarks from university leaders and an honor guard led by Georgia CTSA Executive Center Administrator Andrew West, 93C, Retired U.S. Marine Corps First Sergeant. The ceremony will take place at Emory Quadrangle, with the Convocation Hall, Room 210 as the alternate location in case of rain. All are welcome, and attendees may register to receive a free boxed lunch. Learn More.
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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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K-Club: Adjusting Proposal Tone & Language - November 10 Join us on Monday, November 10, at 12:00 PM (Virtual Only) for a K-Club session on “Strategies to Adjust Research Proposal Tone and Language to Match Funding Opportunities.” Dr. Julie Hawk will lead a panel discussion featuring Dr. Claudia Morris, Dr. Jocelyn Kuhn, and Dr. Katherine Pickard, who will share insights on refining proposal language to align with sponsor expectations. View Flyer.
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Informatics Lunch and Learn: Aging Solo - November 12
Join us on November 12 from 12:00-1:00 PM for a virtual Lunch & Learn featuring Jane Lowers, PhD, MPA. She will present “Aging Solo: A Multidisciplinary, Mixed-Methods Approach to a Hard-to-Find Population.” Dr. Lowers will discuss her work exploring individuals aging without family support and the role of community networks in helping them live independently. View Flyer.
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Blue Sky Group: Nutrition - November 17
Join researchers and clinicians for a Blue Sky Group on Nutrition from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM via Zoom. Led by Dr. Jessica Alvarez, a leading researcher on the role of nutrition and body composition on metabolism in chronic diseases, this interactive discussion will cover burning issues, funding opportunities, and cross-institutional collaborative research opportunities. Share your experience, network, and find collaborators! View Flyer.
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Reproducibility Rounds: How Reproducible Is Health Science Research - November 18
Join the Stanford CTSA Program on Research Rigor & Reproducibility (SPORR) and collaborating CTSA hubs at 12:00 PM ET. Speakers Dr. Niklas Bobrovitz and Dr. Stephana Moss will discuss findings from a large-scale analysis of over 1,300 studies examining reproducibility in health science research. Learn about key metrics, influencing factors, and strategies for improving rigor and reliability in biomedical research. View Flyer.
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12th Annual Marcus Visiting Professor Lecture - November 20
The Marcus Society invites you to the 12th Annual Marcus Visiting Professor Lecture featuring Dr. Matthew State, Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco. He will present “Transforming the Clinical-Translational Research Landscape of Severe Forms of Autism Spectrum Disorder” at 3:00 PM in the Rollins Auditorium, Emory Health Sciences Research Building I (1760 Haygood Drive). Reception to follow. You can also join via Zoom, link on the flyer. RSVP by November 14. View Flyer.
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Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science Conference - March-11-13, Abstracts Due November 10
Researchers working across the region are invited to submit an abstract by November 10 for the 2026 Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science Conference, March 11-13, at Callaway Resort and Gardens. This event brings together cross-disciplinary researchers and clinicians from across the region to present cutting-edge health-related research with national impact. Meet new collaborators and network with leaders in the field! View flyer.
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