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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup
August 14, 2026
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Study Led by Former Georgia CTSA KL2 Scholar Reassures on Probiotic Sepsis Risk in Very Preterm Infants
Probiotic-associated invasive infections were rare in very preterm infants, according to a retrospective cohort study. Among over 100,000 very preterm infants, 11 developed Bifidobacterium or Lactobacillus invasive infections. Eight had been given probiotics (0.04%) while three had not (0.003%), reported Ravi M. Patel, MD, MSc, Emory and Children's, and colleagues. Patel is a former Georgia CTSA KL2 Scholar and MS in Clinical Research graduate.
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Georgia CTSA CPTS Student Named as a 2026 American Academy of Nursing Fellow
Congratulations to Georgia CTSA Certificate Program in Translational Science (CPTS) student Kaprice Welsh, MSN, MPH, Emory, who has been selected for induction into the American Academy of Nursing’s 2026 Class of Fellows. The 2026 Fellows represent a distinguished cohort of nurse leaders recognized for their substantial contributions to improving health outcomes and who are poised to continue transforming health and health care for years to come.
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Call for Proposals: CCOS Collaborative Workshop - Due September 4
CCOS is currently accepting applications from CTSA Program hubs interested in co-sponsoring an in-person Collaborative Workshop on a topic of their choice with CCOS and NCATS. The selected application will receive comprehensive planning support, expert guidance, high-level coordination, and all necessary materials from CCOS to ensure a successful event in Spring 2027. Learn More.
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NIH RFI: NIH Common Fund is Soliciting Ideas for NIH-wide Challenges and Opportunities - Due September 19
The NIH Common Fund wants to hear your ideas for new programs. To submit your input, please respond to the Common Fund Request for Information (RFI) with your thoughts about new NIH-wide challenges and opportunities in biomedical and behavioral research. View RFI.
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Funding (*New Opportunities)
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NIDA Cutting-Edge Basic Research Awards - Due Dates Vary
The National Institute on Drug Abuse Cutting-Edge Basic Research Award is designed to foster highly innovative or conceptually creative research related to the etiology, pathophysiology, prevention, or treatment of substance use disorders. It supports high-risk and potentially high-impact research that is underrepresented or not included in NIDA's current portfolio that has the potential to transform SUD research.
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Declare Your Path to Research Independence Through the NIH F99/K00 Funding Opportunity: Perspectives from NIH Institutes and Centers - Due Dates Vary
The NIH has announced a new parent funding opportunity designed to help promising PhD students take an important step toward research independence. This is a phased award that supports outstanding doctoral students as they complete the final stages of their graduate training and transition into mentored postdoc positions.
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Merck Foundation Community Collaborative for Reimagining HIV Care - LOI Due August 26
The Collaborative aims to advance access to holistic, person-centered care for people living with HIV in under-resourced U.S. communities. The Merck Foundation is committing $20 million over five years to support the development and implementation of innovative models of comprehensive care to meet the evolving needs of people living with HIV.
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* CFAR-AUCC Collaborative Award for Research Exchange Program - Due September 1
Are you an early-stage HIV investigator or independent investigator who is new to HIV research at an Atlanta University Center Consortium institution? If so, the Emory Center for AIDS Research invites you to apply for a one-year pilot award up to $50,000 for research projects that aim to advance HIV prevention, treatment, care, and/or cure strategies.
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2026 Lauren F. Collins STAR Emerging Research Pilot Award - Applications Open September 1
The Emory STAR Emerging Research Pilots Program has announced that the 2026 Lauren F. Collins, ERP Award through STAR, will open on September 1. This funding supports early-stage investigators and is dedicated to the memory of Lauren F. Collins, an early career leader within STAR and a remarkable scientist, clinician, and Emory colleague. Email questions to Deja L. Er, MPH.
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The Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine - Due September 14
The Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine, presented by the American Society for Clinical Investigation and Harrington Discovery Institute, honors a physician-scientist who has moved science forward with achievements notable for innovation, creativity and potential for clinical application. Each year one Harrington Prize recipient is chosen. Awarding an unrestricted $20,000 honorarium to a physician scientist who has moved science forward with achievements notable for innovation, creativity, and potential for clinical applications.
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American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Drug Hypersensitivity Research Grant - Due October 27
This funding opportunity aims to support research grant(s) to advance the state of knowledge, develop novel techniques, agents, methodologies, models, or applications that could have a significant impact on drug hypersensitivity research. This funding mechanism is designed to further research drug allergy/hypersensitivity for individuals with a current or future focus in drug hypersensitivity research.
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* NIAID Clinical Trial Implementation Cooperative Agreement (U01 Clinical Trial Required) - Due November 5
Are you planning a clinical trial that could advance the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of infectious, immunologic, or allergic diseases? This opportunity supports hypothesis-driven clinical trials that align with NIAID's research mission and address high-priority scientific questions. This NOFO provides funding for projects of up to five years, with the possibility of six- or seven-year project periods for studies with a strong scientific rationale and clearly defined milestones.
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* Georgia Tech IBB Center-type Proposal Team Seed Grant Program - Due December 31
The Seed Grant Program was created to bring IBB teams together to plan and submit large center-type proposals. This competition is a rolling submission, and the committee will select up to four awards per fiscal year, each for $5,000. Please note that all collaborators must be IBB faculty members who hold regular appointments at Georgia Tech.
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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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Your Best Public Health Life: Well-Being and Impact - October 10-11 (Register by 8/15)
Emory RSPH will host an in-person retreat to help you reconnect with your purpose, strengthen your adaptability, and build a focused 90-day action plan. This course is open to Emory faculty and staff, as well as external public health professionals. Learn More
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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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Collaborate with Peers: Association for Clinical and Translational Science Special Interest Groups
ACTS offers its members the opportunity to participate in SIGs. These professional networks collaborate to advance their discipline, sharing knowledge and resources with themselves and the NCATS consortium. These groups also provide mentorship resources to junior faculty to enhance professional development.
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New Working Groups Available to CTSA Consortium Members
The national CTSA Coordination, Communication, and Operations Support (CCOS) team announces three new working groups: Scaling a Reproducible CTSA/CTR Framework for Clinical Research Professionals Training Using a Collaborative Network Model Working Group; CTS Launchpad: National Training Criteria from Classroom to Career Working Group; and the Measuring Success in Translational Science Working Group. Be a part of conversations looking to address gaps in translational research and support the goals of the CTSA Programs.
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CCOS CTSA Research Publications Catalog
The national CTSA Coordination, Communication, and Operations Support (CCOS) team has launched a new CTSA Publications catalog. Use this tool to explore CTSA-funded research in one place and filter by publication date, hub, journal, and authors to quickly find what you need.
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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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B2M Talk: Regulatory Strategy Without the Sticker Shock - What You Can DIY and What You Shouldn't - August 19
Join this talk via Zoom from 12:00–1:00 PM to explore how integrating human factors and usability engineering early in device development can de-risk design, streamline regulatory pathways, and uncover innovation opportunities. Learn practical strategies for applying formative usability methods at the concept stage to reveal user needs, prevent costly redesigns, and create safer, more intuitive medical technologies from the start.
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Bioentrepreneurship Networking - August 20
Join Emory SOM for its Bioentrepreneurship Networking event from 4:30-6 PM in HSRB-II. This session is designed to help innovators move forward with greater confidence and fewer costly missteps. Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to connect, learn, and collaborate.
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Call for Collaborators: TIN Request for Collaborators on Neurosurgery Trial
Open request for collaboration on research study: Cranioplasty Before or After 30 Days Following Decompressive Craniectomy for Traumatic Brain Injury (CP-TIMING). Seeking site-level investigator to collaborate on trial that examines if biologically guided earlier cranioplasty, based on an objective CT assessment of cerebral swelling resolution, reduces cranioplasty-related treatment burden when compared to standard delayed reconstruction following a traumatic brain injury (TBI). For more information, email Mugisha Niyibizi.
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Starting Strong Conference - Abstracts Due August 14
MSM will host the Starting Strong Conference: Pregnancy, Opioid Use and Transforming Systems of Care on Thursday, September 24. This one-day convening brings together health care, treatment, justice and community systems to create stronger pathways for pregnant women, infants and families across Georgia. We invite clinicians, researchers, treatment providers, community organizations, policymakers, students and individuals with lived experience to submit poster abstracts that highlight innovative research, clinical practice, quality improvement initiatives and community-engaged programs focused on opioid use disorder (OUD) in pregnancy and maternal health. Poster abstracts are due Friday, August 14. Submit Abstract. Register
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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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Blue Sky Group: Space Research - August 25
The next Blue Sky Group Webinar will be taking place on Tuesday, August 25, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join researchers and clinicians from across the Georgia CTSA for a session on Space Research. This discussion will be opened by a panel discussion featuring five researchers in the field from the CTSA, including Drs. Thom Orlando, William Dynan, Binu Tharakan, Chunhui Xu, and Phillip Stancil. View Flyer.
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Extreme Weather, Aging, and Brain Health: From Research to Community Impact - August 25
As people age and develop chronic conditions, their bodies become more susceptible to extreme heat and other changes in the environment. The webinar from 12:00-1:00 PM invites Columbia’s CHART Center to provide an overview of their work, focusing on how the center engages with the community to address extreme weather threats on neurodegeneration. This includes the development of a documentary series and a fellowship with Trauma Free NYC aimed at incorporating extreme weather with seniors and autonomy.
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Fall 2026 Team Science Skill Series - August 28
The Fall 2026 Team Science Skill Series offers monthly interactive workshops. The first workshop is Friday, August 28, from 12:00-2:00 PM via Zoom. This workshop aims to develop the skills necessary to build and maintain your research team by leveraging existing teams research. Register now for this 120-minute workshop that will cover the basics of team science. View flyer to save your spot for the upcoming one-hour workshops diving deeper.
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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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Emory Department of Medicine Research Day - Abstracts Due: August 29
The DOM is accepting abstracts for their 2026 Research Day, taking place on Thursday, November 5. Abstracts for oral and poster presentations must be submitted by Wednesday, August 19. Submissions are open to DOM members, and non-members whose primary mentor is a member of the DOM faculty.
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GEM-X Flex Apex Sample Prep Seminar - September 2
Join experts from the Emory Integrated Genomics Core, the Emory Integrated Computational Core, and 10x Genomics, for an interactive technical seminar taking place from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at HSRB II (N100). Learn how to optimize your sample prep, navigate workflow requirements, and leverage core services to ensure high-quality single-cell data for your upcoming studies.
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Takara Spatial Multiomics Seminar Registration - September 15
The Emory Integrated Genomics Core and the Emory Integrated Computational Core invite you to attend this seminar from noon to 1 PM at HSRB II (N100). This event will explore acquiring spatial data at true single-cell resolution without the need for complex cell segmentation or deconvolution using our accessible Trekker Single-Cell Spatial Mapping Kits.
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2026 Pediatric Neurosciences Research Symposium - September 18 This event will bring together researchers, clinicians, and trainees for an engaging half day designed to showcase ongoing neurosciences research collaborations and cultivate new ideas at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Support Center. Abstracts are due July 24 by 11:59 PM, and prizes will be awarded for best poster presentations. Registration is free and closes on September 11. Register Now!
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AI and Large Language Models - September 18
Join us from 9:00 AM to noon in the CNR Klamon Room at Rollins School of Public Health. This event will feature a keynote presentation by Johns Hopkins University professor Ilya Shpitser, PhD, on the future of AI, along with expert-led sessions on practical strategies for using AI in academia and real-world applications of LLMs in research.
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Georgia Tech Inaugural Space Week - September 22-25
Georgia Tech Space Week is a campus-wide celebration of innovation in the space domain, bringing together academia, industry, and government for a week of technical sessions, panels, networking opportunities, and public programs. Taking place across multiple locations on Georgia Tech's campus, the event highlights interdisciplinary collaboration, emerging priorities in space research, and the partnerships shaping the future of space.
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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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Starting Strong Conference: Pregnancy, Opioid Use, and Transforming Systems of Care - September 24
Join us at the Morehouse School of Medicine from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM. This event is an opportunity for faculty, researchers, clinicians, trainees, students, and staff to present work on pregnancy, opioid use, and systems of care transformation.
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Building Bridges Pediatric Obesity Research Workshop - October 2 The Center for Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, & Nutrition Innovation (GENI), the Research and Epidemiology for Adolescent and Child Health (REACH) Center, and Children’s Strong4Life invites you to attend this workshop at Emory HSRB. This event will build new and strengthen existing connections between Emory and Children’s researchers and healthcare providers, as well as key academic and community partners to accelerate and strengthen research around pediatric obesity and cardiometabolic health. Submit abstracts by July 31.
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Speed Networking: Exposomes and Public Health - October 14
Join us for a virtual Speed Networking event from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Carmen Marsit, PhD, Professor of Epidemiology at Emory, will emcee as researchers present their work in 4 minutes or less with the goal of seeking new collaborators. The event will also include a chance for a group discussion about collaborative approaches to these scientific questions. Join us for an energetic and dynamic virtual networking session! View Flyer.
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Generative AI in Academic Writing and Research: Promise and Pitfalls - November 13
Join us via Zoom from 12:00-1:00 PM for this professional development webinar on AI in academic writing featuring guest speaker Jon Duke, MD, Georgia CTSA Informatics Co-Director.
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Translational Science 2027 - April 20-23
Save date the for the Association for Clinical and Translational Science’s Translational Science 2027 in Washington, DC, Translation: From Insight to Implementation. TS27 brings together researchers and clinicians to exchange ideas.
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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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