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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup
May 29, 2026
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Georgia CTSA AppHatchery's Fabla Voice Diary App Used in Chronic Pain Study
Emory has been selected as a research site for INSPIRE Network, a $21M NIH-funded initiative studying psychedelic therapies for adults 65+. Emory will help lead multi-site studies evaluating psilocybin- and LSD-assisted treatments for chronic pain and contribute expertise in psychiatry, geriatrics, neurology, palliative care, and pain management. Participants will complete voice diaries using the Fabla app developed by Georgia CTSA’s AppHatchery.
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Georgia CTSA Executive Council Advisor Rick Kittles, PhD, Named Forbes 250 Innovator
Congratulations to Rick Kittles, PhD, SVP for Research, MSM, named to Forbes 250 America’s Greatest Innovators list. Dr. Kittles’ name appears #229 for his innovator work in genetic ancestry tracing and precision medicine that transforms healthcare. To celebrate America's 250th birthday, Forbes is releasing a yearlong series of special reports. This list presents living American innovators named by Forbes who best embody that creative spirit.
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Funding (*New Opportunities)
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Transforming Ideas into Impact: Convergence Research Seed Program - Due June 4
Supports interdisciplinary teams tackling complex research challenges with strong potential for external funding. Focuses on problem-driven research that integrates multiple disciplines to address pressing scientific or societal needs.
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Disruptive Discovery Seed Program - Due June 4
Supports bold, high-impact research that has the potential to shift existing paradigms and influence future scholarship. Designed for teams pursuing innovative ideas that can transform their field and lead to broader research development.
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Georgia CTSA TEAMS Mentoring Community (Fellows) - Apply by June 1
Apply to join the Georgia CTSA TEAMS Mentoring Community, a 9-month program offering one-on-one and group mentoring for postdocs, clinical fellows, and junior faculty. Participants will gain career guidance, expand their professional network, and build clinical and translational research skills through structured mentorship and collaboration. View Flyer.
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Georgia CTSA TEAMS Mentoring Community (Mentors) - Apply Now
Calling all mid to senior-level faculty from Emory, Georgia Tech, MSM, and UGA to join our Mentoring Community! Invest just ONE hour a month to pay it forward by lending your expertise to a junior faculty member or post doc and build your network. Georgia CTSA TEAMS (Translational Education and Mentoring in Science) is seeking experts in public health, clinical and translational science, community engagement, and more. Learn more. View flyer.
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Emory HIV Research Fellowships - Interest Form Due June 8
Apply for the Emory Training Program in Translational Research to End the HIV Epidemic, an NIH-funded T32 postdoctoral training opportunity for fellows pursuing careers in translational HIV research. Eligible candidates must hold a PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent terminal degree, be within five years of degree completion, and meet NIH citizenship requirements. Interested applicants should complete the online interest form by June 8 to connect with a Program Director; full applications are due June 22 at 11:59 PM ET.
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Fall 2026 Clinical and Translational Science Courses Available to Non-Degree Students - Apply by August 14
Emory faculty, postdocs, and PhD students are welcome to enroll in the following fall semester courses via Zoom through the Laney Graduate School: MSCR 515 Scientific Communication for Clinical & Translational Science, MSCR 596 Advanced Data Management in R, and CPTS 500 Fundamentals of Epidemiology. Tuition awards are not available, but faculty and postdocs at Emory may be eligible for the Emory Courtesy Scholarship if employed for at least one year.
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Emory Master of Health Administration (MHA) Program - Apply Now
Apply now for the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program starting Fall 2026, a part-time, hybrid degree from Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health in partnership with Goizueta Business School and Emory Healthcare. Designed for working professionals and clinicians, this program allows participants to advance their healthcare management skills while remaining in their current roles. Applicants for Fall 2026 will be considered for a $30,000 funding package on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Georgia CTSA Translational Workforce Development Catalog: Contributor Interest Form
Submit your interest in contributing to the Georgia CTSA Translational Workforce Development Training Catalog, an NIH-funded platform offering free, ANCC-accredited online training for clinical research professionals. This initiative brings together expertise from Emory, Georgia Tech, UGA, and MSM to deliver high-quality educational content. Selected contributors will help shape training that advances the clinical and translational research workforce.
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Georgia CTSA AI Blog Initiative - Ongoing We are seeking contributors to help spotlight how artificial intelligence is shaping healthcare, clinical research, and regulatory science. We invite researchers, clinicians, trainees, and staff to share perspectives on topics such as AI implementation, emerging technologies, ethics, policy, and innovation across translational science. Explore current blog posts, learn more about the initiative, and submit your interest to contribute to future content. View AI Blog Archive.
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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 Session: Human Factors in Diagnostic Test Design - June 10
Join the next ACME POCT Global Lecture Uniting Everyone (GLUE) session on Wednesday, June 10 to learn how human factors and usability principles can improve diagnostic test design. Drawing from more than 150 human factors evaluations, this session will highlight best practices, key development touchpoints, and practical resources for device developers working on diagnostic technologies. View Flyer.
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Georgia CTSA AppHatchery: Develop an App for Your Research - June 16
Meet with the Georgia CTSA AppHatchery team on Tuesday, June 16, from 12:00 - 1:00 PM at Emory’s HSRB-II building, 1st floor lobby, in front of the Nexus digital screen (next to room N100), to explore how technology and design can help expand the impact of your research. Attendees are invited to share ideas with real-world potential, connect with the AppHatchery team, and enter a raffle for the opportunity to have a custom app developed for free. Refreshments will be provided.
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Emory Innovation Certificate Program - Apply by June 17
Apply for the Emory Innovation Certificate Program, an 8-month, hands-on biomedical innovation program designed to help participants translate healthcare and research ideas into real-world solutions. Monthly sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 6:00-8:30 PM at HSRB-II, with expert-led content on healthcare innovation, entrepreneurship, commercialization, intellectual property, prototyping, translational impact, and venture development. Applications are open to Emory-affiliated faculty, clinicians, researchers, trainees, staff, and healthcare professionals.
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Bioentrepreneurship Networking - June 18
Join the next Bioentrepreneurship Networking event on Thursday, June 18 from 4:30 - 6:00 PM at HSRB-II, 6th Floor, Room N600 featuring Connie Casteel, SBIR/STTR Catalyst at ATDC. This session will explore how innovators and startups can leverage non-dilutive SBIR/STTR funding to advance early-stage technologies and accelerate commercialization. Attendees will also have opportunities to network with peers, receive professional headshots and group photos, and connect with others in the innovation community.
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Research Study Volunteers Needed: Doppler Ultrasound Monitoring Study - Ongoing
Participate in a research study at Emory University Hospital evaluating 1D vs 2D Doppler ultrasound for non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring. This study involves simple, non-invasive ultrasound measurements while seated and lying down, with a time commitment of 60-90 minutes. Participants will receive $100 compensation via Emory ClinCard.
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Civic Advocacy Leadership and Engagement Workshop - June 16
Join the Georgia CTSA Civic Advocacy, Leadership and Engagement Workshop on Tuesday, June 16, from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the Barnes Healthcare Conference Center in Valdosta, GA. Attendees will gain practical advocacy skills, explore policy and leadership strategies, network with peers, and receive a certificate in civic advocacy and policy expertise. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided. View Flyer.
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2026 Special Issue Call for Papers - Submit by September 29
Submit your manuscript to the Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association (jGPHA) 2026 Special Issue focused on “Systems Evolution: Optimizing Public Health Delivery Through Technology, Data, Research, Community and Workforce Adaptation.” This peer-reviewed opportunity invites contributions from researchers, practitioners, and students addressing public health practice, policy, and innovation relevant to Georgia. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis through September 29.
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Community Engagement Day 2026 - October 3 Save the date for Community Engagement Day 2026 on Saturday, October 3, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the C.T. Martin Natatorium & Recreation Center in Atlanta, GA. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Community: Advancing Health, Elevating Hope, and Igniting Collective Action,” will bring together community members, organizations, and partners for a day focused on health, wellness, and community connection. Stay tuned for more details. View Flyer.
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Reproducibility Rounds: What Biomedicine Can Learn about Reproducibility from Social & Behavioral Research - May 26
Join this Reproducibility Rounds webinar on May 26 at 12:00 - 1:00 PM featuring Brian Nosek, PhD, founder and Executive Director of the Center for Open Science and professor at the University of Virginia. This session will explore lessons from the SCORE Project and discuss how reproducibility practices from social and behavioral science can inform and strengthen biomedical research.
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CTSA Symposium: AI Across the Translational Spectrum - June 5
Join the Stanford 2026 CTSA Symposium at Stanford Hospital as part of Stanford Health AI Week. This day-long event will explore how AI is advancing translational science from discovery and clinical evaluation to implementation and community impact. The symposium will feature discussions with leading experts in AI, biomedical data science, public health, and research infrastructure.
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Atlanta VA Joint Research Symposium - August 6 (Abstracts Due - June 7)
Join the Atlanta VA Joint Research Symposium on August 6 at 8:30 AM at Emory SOM, bringing together investigators and trainees to highlight advancements in veteran healthcare and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. The symposium will feature keynote speaker Amy Justice, MD, PhD, Professor of Public Health (Health Policy), Yale, and VA Staff Physician, expert presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Abstracts due June 7. View Flyer.
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Informatics Lunch & Learn: Implementing AI in Imaging Services - June 10
Join us on June 10 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM to explore a systematic approach to implementing AI in healthcare imaging services. Augustin Bonta, systems researcher in the Imaging, Diagnostic, and Therapeutic department at the Atlanta VA Medical Center, will discuss strategies for safe and effective AI integration in clinical imaging environments. View Flyer.
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Tools for Transformation: Using Social Marketing to Drive Change - June 10 Join this virtual webinar on Wednesday, June 10, from 2:00 - 3:30 PM to learn how social marketing strategies can support sustainable behavior change and healthier communities. Participants will explore real-world applications, community-centered approaches, and opportunities to apply these methods to local initiatives through future technical assistance sessions. View Flyer.
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Emory Physician-Scientist Symposium - October 23 (Abstracts Due - June 15)
Submit your abstract for the Emory Physician-Scientist Symposium which will occur on October 23 at the James B. Williams Medical Building. This event brings together trainees and faculty across biomedical fields for research presentations, networking, and career development opportunities. Register to attend and engage with the physician-scientist community.
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AI in Qualitative & Mixed Methods Research Seminar - June 15 Save the date for the AI in Qualitative & Mixed Methods Research Seminar on Monday, June 15 from 12:00 - 2:00 PM at Emory University. Featuring Timothy C. Guetterman, PhD, Associate Director of the Mixed Methods Program at the University of Michigan, this seminar will explore the evolving role of AI in qualitative and mixed methods research. The event will also include a panel discussion and interactive Q&A with experts in the field. Lunch will be provided. View Flyer.
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