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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup
December 12, 2025
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Register Now: Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science Conference
Join us March 11-13 at Callaway Resort and Gardens for the Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science Conference as we bring together researchers from across the region to present the best new health-related preclinical, clinical, implementation, and population-based research and build collaborative relationships. The conference will feature Keynote Speaker Joni L. Rutter, PhD, Director, NCATS, NIH. Book your stay by 1/30! View Flyer.
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Advancing CTSA Mentorship Implementation and Evaluation
A cross-hub evaluation team reviewed published work on mentorship by CTSAs and highlighted the effectiveness of mentored training. “Collaboration across CTSAs is at the heart of the NCATS program. By bringing together several hubs, we were able to identify common themes and shared needs that no single hub would have seen on its own,” says Georgia CTSA Evaluation Director Eric Nehl, PhD. Read paper in Journal of Clinical and Translational Science
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Collaboration at PechaKucha Event Highlighting Impactful Research
During a recent PechaKucha event at Kennesaw State, Georgia CTSA Contact PI, W. Robert Taylor, MD, PhD and Executive Center Administrator Andrew C. West, MBA, MHA, Emory, collaborated with fellow leaders and researchers to support further engagement and potential synergies. Presentations and discussions throughout the night focused on health and wellness, with multiple researchers working to create better health outcomes by sharing new knowledge.
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Georgia CTSA Leader and Investigators Recognized for Inspired Teaching and Enduring Impact
At the 2025 Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award Ceremony, eight recipients were recognized for mentoring former students who now lead meaningful community initiatives. Congratulations to Emory honorees including Georgia CTSA KL2 and TL1 PI Henry M. Blumberg, MD (TB research), and investigators Jada Bussey-Jones, MD (nutrition and wellness programs), and Sheryl Heron, MD (health education access), underscoring the long-term impact of their teaching.
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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 Center for Health in Aging RFP - Due January 5
https://aging.emory.edu/_includes/documents/2026-cha-announcement-and-budget-final.pdf
The Emory Center for Health in Aging aims to promote the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual health of older adults and address the challenges that threaten their health and well-being. Seeking applications for Pilot Proposals that fit this mission and can be completed in one year. Submissions are due to Glen Thomas by Monday, January 5, at 5 PM.
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Georgia CTSA Pilot Grants RFP - LOI Due January 15
The Georgia CTSA is accepting Letters of Intent for its 2026 Pilot Grants Program, supporting new translational and clinical research projects across partner institutions. Full-time faculty from Emory, Georgia Tech, MSM, and UGA are eligible to apply. LOIs are due January 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with invited full proposals due March 2, 2026. Full details and application requirements are outlined in the RFP.
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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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ENPRC Pilot Research Proposals - Due February 23
The Emory National Primate Research Center is accepting proposals for its 2026 Pilot Research Program, offering up to $70,000 in direct costs for one- or two-year projects. Eligible investigators must propose pilot-scale work involving nonhuman primate research or related approaches, including NAMs. Proposals are due February 23, 2026, by 5 PM EST. Awards begin as early as May 1, 2026.
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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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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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ASOM Faculty Research Mentor Training Series - Register by December 15
Registration is open for the Spring 2026 Faculty Research Mentor Training Series, running January 26/27–March 2/3, 2026. Sessions will be held Mondays from 2:00-3:30 PM (in person, location TBD) and Tuesdays from 5:30–7:00 PM (via Zoom), offering flexible options with identical content each week. Topics include effective mentorship, cultural awareness, professional development, and fostering wellbeing. The series is open to Emory faculty.
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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.
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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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ACME POCT GLUE Webinar: The Language of Innovation - December 16
Join ACME POCT for a virtual GLUE presentation on December 16th from 12:00-1:00 PM, featuring Dr. Lokesh Guglani and Dr. W. Hong Yeo discussing how clinician–engineer collaboration drives impactful medical device development. This session will cover communication strategies, common barriers, and lessons from a wearable pediatric stethoscope case study. View Flyer.
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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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Biolocity Funding 2026-2027 - Extended January 5
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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Team Science Skill Series Crash Course - January 23
Register for Team Science Skill Series “Crash Course” led by Christopher W. Wiese, PhD, on January 23 from 12-2 PM via Zoom. This session introduces key teamwork concepts and strategies for building and maintaining effective research teams. Additional workshops on trust, communication, team contracts, and leadership will follow throughout the spring. View flyer to also learn more about eligibility for personalized team consult opportunities.
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Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science Conference - March-11-13
Register Now! Join us 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. Keynote Speaker: Joni L. Rutter, Director, NCATS, NIH. Meet new collaborators and network with other leaders in the field! View flyer with agenda, lodging, and more.
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