Free Online Courses for Clinical Research Professionals and Translational Workforce
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July 2, 2026

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Free Online Courses for Clinical Research Professionals and Translational Workforce

Georgia CTSA is pleased to announce that another course has been added to the Translational Workforce Development (TWD) Catalog. The course, the latest in the CRC Core Competency Series, is titled "CRC Core Competency Series: Domain 4 – Study Site Operations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)" for 0.75 CNE credits. Georgia CTSA is proud to partner with the University of Florida CTSI in providing this course content and related materials.

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Georgia CTSA Pilot Grants Award Recipients

Georgia CTSA is pleased to announce new awards funded as Pilot Grant recipients in Round #148. Awards were given to proposals that will generate preliminary data and refine research strategies for subsequent extramural grant applications or develop best approaches and methodologies to address complex translational and clinical research problems. Georgia CTSA Pilot Grants are a catalyst for the transformation of clinical and translational science.

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Funding (*New Opportunities)

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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Education and Training

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 moreView 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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Online QUAL-WORKS Workshops - August 2026

Register for QUAL-WORKS online workshops this August from 1:00 - 4:00 PM to build skills in qualitative research design, data collection, and analysis. Sessions include: Qualitative Data Collection, August 3-7; Mentored Data Collection, August 17; Qualitative Data Analysis, August 10-14; and Mentored Data Analysis, August 18. These workshops are ideal for researchers, trainees, and staff looking to strengthen qualitative methods expertise.

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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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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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Research Resources

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

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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Community

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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Events

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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Annual Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference - August 28

Register by 8/14 for Early Bird Rate! $125 Regular / $75 Trainees ($200 after 8/14). Georgia CTSA is a proud sponsor of this conference that 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. Attendees can look forward to a dynamic day filled with insightful presentations, engaging poster sessions, valuable networking opportunities, and meaningful knowledge-sharing. Register.

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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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Stay Connected

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For more information on Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance (Georgia CTSA), please visit the Georgia CTSA website. Do you have news, seminars, or events of interest to clinical and translational researchers? Send them to GeorgiaCTSA@emory.edu by noon on Thursday. To suggest subscribers or unsubscribe to the listserv please email GeorgiaCTSA@emory.edu.

Please include the following citation in any publications resulting from direct or indirect Georgia CTSA support, "Supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number UL1TR002378. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health." KL2 Scholars should also list KL2TR002381 and TL1 Trainees should also list TL1TR002382.

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