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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup
June 26, 2026
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When the Smart Home Learns to Watch Us: Today's AI Wellness Capabilities, and Tomorrow's Pressure to Always Perform
This blog post explores how AI-enabled home wellness technology has moved from research labs into everyday homes. Today's systems can quietly monitor routines and provide reminders, alerts, clinical insights, or environmental adjustments. While these tools offer benefits for aging in place, rehabilitation, and independent living, they also raise important questions about the use of monitoring in workplaces, schools, and other shared environments.
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Help Shape the Next Generation of Clinical and Translational Scientists - Mentors Needed
Last Chance! Georgia CTSA TEAMS Translational Education and Mentoring in Science is seeking faculty mentors to support junior faculty, postdocs, and clinical fellows. By dedicating ONE HOUR per month, mentors can share expertise, expand your network, and help develop the next generation of clinical and translational scientists. Past mentors describe the experience as both professionally rewarding and personally meaningful. Learn more. View flyer.
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Funding (*New Opportunities)
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* UGA MTM Shared Resources Pilot Program - Apply by June 30
Apply for the UGA Institute for Multidisciplinary Translational Medicine (MTM) Shared Resources Pilot Program, offering $5,000–$10,000 to support pilot projects using Spatial Biology and Integrated Genomics Shared Resources. This opportunity supports preliminary data generation, manuscript development, student technical training, and collaborative projects positioned for future external funding. Applicants must consult with SBIG personnel at least one week before the deadline, and applications are due June 30 at 5:00 PM.
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* NVIDIA Academic Grant Program – Proposals Due June 30
NVIDIA is seeking proposals from academic researchers through its Academic Grant Program in areas including simulation and modeling, AI training and model development, and AI inference, agents, and systems software. Funding opportunities support innovative research in scientific simulation, quantum computing, physics-informed machine learning, generative AI, and advanced AI systems. Proposal submissions are due June 30.
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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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ClinicalTrials.gov Essentials for Academic Medical Centers - July 14-30
Join this FDA and NIH-led virtual training series designed to help academic medical center staff understand federal requirements for ClinicalTrials.gov registration and results reporting. Through on-demand training and live expert panel sessions on July 14, July 22, and July 30, participants will learn about compliance requirements, common reporting pitfalls, Protocol Registration and Results System (PRS) functionality, and best practices for accurate and timely clinical trial reporting. This opportunity is particularly relevant for investigators, research staff, ClinicalTrials.gov administrators, and clinical research offices.
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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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UGA School of Medicine Research Resources
Explore the research resources available through the University of Georgia School of Medicine, including support for translational research, collaborative partnerships, core facilities, faculty development, and funding opportunities. These resources are designed to help investigators advance innovative research and strengthen the impact of biomedical discoveries across Georgia and beyond.
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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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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.
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Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference - Abstracts Due June 26
This conference brings together basic and clinical science researchers with pediatricians and healthcare providers to promote the integration of cutting-edge research into clinical practice. This year's conference will take place at the Georgia Aquarium on August 28. Attendees can look forward to a dynamic day filled with insightful presentations, engaging poster sessions, valuable networking opportunities, and meaningful knowledge-sharing. Abstracts are due on June 26th. Any child health researcher can submit abstracts, including students, trainees, staff, and faculty. Submit Abstract. Register.
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Sustainable Solutions for Healthcare and Community Action - July 28 Join the next Climate and Health Actionable Research and Translation (CHART) Webinar Series on July 28 from 12:00-1:00 PM ET featuring Preeti Jaggi, MD, Director of Antimicrobial Stewardship at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. This webinar will explore how the WE ACT framework can support sustainable healthcare delivery and community-driven solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while examining the connections between climate change, extreme weather events, and infectious disease transmission. Attendees may be eligible for 1 CNE credit. 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
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