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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup
June 12, 2026
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Georgia CTSA Supports Airborne Infectious Disease Research at Emory Center for Transmission of Airborne Pathogens
Georgia CTSA Clinical Research Centers will play a key supporting role in advancing studies in the new Emory Center for Transmission of Airborne Pathogens unit by providing operational logistics and laboratory testing capabilities. Georgia CTSA helps enable safe, efficient, and rigorous studies to deepen understanding of airborne infectious diseases and accelerate development of strategies to reduce viral transmission and improve public health.
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Georgia CTSA Investigators Elected to Association of American Physicians
Congratulations to Georgia CTSA Investigators Allan Levey, MD, PhD, Emory, and K.M. Venkat Narayan, MD, MSc, MBA, Emory, elected to Association of American Physicians (AAP). Founded in 1885, AAP is an honorary medical society for the advancement of scientific and practical medicine. Election to AAP is an honor extended to physicians with outstanding credentials in basic or translational biomedical research and limited to 70 persons each year.
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Funding (*New Opportunities)
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SBIR and STTR Funding Opportunities - Due Dates Vary
SBIR and STTR grant funding opportunities offer small business entrepreneurs a chance to obtain non-dilutive funding for early-stage research and development. Applications are accepted three times a year.
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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 - Due June 22
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. 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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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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BME Capstone Project Sponsorship Opportunity - Submit Project by August 14
Do you have a med-tech innovation need? Georgia Tech and Emory’s BME Capstone Program is seeking project sponsors for the upcoming academic year. Sponsors can collaborate with student teams to develop innovative solutions to real-world healthcare and biomedical challenges. Submit a project by August 14, and help shape the next generation of medical technology innovation. Learn More.
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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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Emory Physician-Scientist Symposium - 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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Epic Cosmos Datathon - August 4-5 Join us at Emory SOM as we bring together clinicians, researchers, and data scientists to explore Epic Cosmos’ de-identified EHR database of more than 300 million patient records, tackle real-world research questions, and compete for an HSR Center-funded award supporting future publications, presentations, and grant development. Non-Cosmos users are also invited to attend select sessions and presentations. View flyer.
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Atlanta VA Joint Research Symposium - August 6
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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2026 Fall CTSA Program Annual Meeting - September 23-25
Save the date for the 2026 Fall CTSA Program Annual Meeting, taking place September 23-25 in Washington, DC, with the Steering Committee meeting scheduled for September 22. Registration and hotel reservations are not yet open; additional details on agenda highlights, venue information, and attendance guidelines are available online.
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Follow the Georgia CTSA on Social Media
Stay connected with the Georgia CTSA wherever you use social media. Follow us for the latest news and updates on X, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and Linktree—your one-stop hub for top news stories, resources, and events. Have news to share? Tag us so we can amplify your updates to our network of 3,000+ researchers and staff across Georgia and beyond. To learn more about Georgia CTSA clinical trials, visit us on Facebook and Instagram.
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