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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup
August 28, 2026
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NIH R01 Proposal Development Academy
Emory Research and Georgia CTSA invite researchers from Emory, Georgia Tech, MSM, and UGA to register now. Beginning on 9/28, this 8-week academy via Zoom on Mondays from 12:00-1:00 PM will orient researchers to NIH and its most frequently used award mechanism - the R01. The academy will review the core components of R01 applications, provide suggestions for structuring your proposal, and demystify the review process. View Flyer.
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Team Science Skill Series: Communication
Although communication is an inherent component of teamwork, many teams do not innately communicate effectively. Join us on September 18 via Zoom from 12:00-1:00 PM for this workshop that explores the fundamentals of effective team communication, common barriers and how to overcome them, and behaviors that promote high-quality communication and, ultimately, successful teamwork.
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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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Request for Information: NIDA Strategic Plan - Due September 21
NIDA is requesting input on its 2027-2031 Strategic Plan. This plan will help guide NIDA's research priorities with the hope of addressing today's public health needs, leveraging new scientific opportunities, and tackling emerging challenges related to substance use and addiction. Submit your feedback by September 21.
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Funding (*New Opportunities)
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CFAR-Series Mentored Pilot Grant Program & CFAR-AUCC Collaborative Award for Research Exchange Program - Pre-proposals Due September 1 (Apply by 10/1)
Emory CFAR will fund several pilot awards that aim to advance HIV prevention, treatment, care, and/or cure strategies. 1) CFAR-03: Helps faculty generate preliminary data to strengthen the competitiveness of subsequent NIH applications. 2) CFAR-K: Provides funds that segment or extend HIV-relevant NIH K research funding. 3) CFAR-AUCC: Supports investigators at an AUCC institution for one-year pilot awards. Learn more: CFAR 03 , CFAR-K, CFAR-AUCC.
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2026 Lauren F. Collins STAR Emerging Research Pilot Award - Applications Open September 1 (Due 10/15)
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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* NIH Director's Pioneer Award - Due September 9
This award seeks to support scientists who exhibit creative pioneering approaches to major challenges. This funding is open to all career stages and will provide $700,000 for five years. Applications are due September 9.
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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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* 2026 Sony Research Award Program - Due September 15
The Sony Research Award Program provides funding for cutting-edge academic research. Through the $100,000 Faculty Innovation Award and the $150,000 Focused Research Award, the program helps build a collaborative relationship between faculty and Sony researchers. Proposals are due by September 15.
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Emory Center for New Medicines: 2027 Therapeutic Advancement Awards - Due September 15
CNM is accepting pre-applications for the next cohort of Therapeutic Advancement Awards. These awards are uniquely designed to facilitate the rapid translation of promising, early-stage drug discovery projects at Emory.
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NIH Advanced Development of Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research and Management - Apply by October 19
This program invites applications to enhance and disseminate emerging, user-friendly informatics technologies that support a wide range of cancer research, including discovery biology, population studies, and clinical and translational research.
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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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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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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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Georgia Rural Health Association (GRHA) Annual Conference - September 16-18
The 2026 conference will explore how providers, policymakers, and innovators can come together to strengthen rural health in Georgia and beyond. Join the GRHA on September 16-18 at The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort on St Simons Island for engaging sessions, networking opportunities, and insights from leading experts in rural healthcare. Please stop by the Georgia CTSA table for additional resources. Learn More.
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Starting Strong Conference - September 24
MSM will host the Starting Strong Conference: Pregnancy, Opioid Use and Transforming Systems of Care. 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.
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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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Fall 2026 Team Science Skill Series: Crash Course - August 28
The Fall 2026 Team Science Skill Series offers monthly interactive workshops. The first workshop, Crash Course, 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
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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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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Team Science Skills Series: Team Contracts - September 4
Join us via Zoom from 12:00-1:00 PM. Whether your team is starting a new project, working to establish new norms, or setting expectations for members, a team charter can help lay the foundation for success and plan how a team will manage activities. Charters are evidence-based and are associated with improved team performance. This hands-on workshop will provide the resources necessary to implement an effective charter in your team. View flyer.
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K-Club: Building Effective Collaborations Across Areas of Scientific and Clinical Expertise - September 14
Join us from 12:00-1:00 PM to hear from panelists Steven Bosinger, PhD, Anjanette C. Nunez, PT, DPT, DSc, and Chang Su, PhD. These speakers will share their strategies and insights on building effective collaborations. This is a hybrid event, hosted in person at Emory HSRB II (N600) and virtually on Zoom.
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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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Team Science Skill Series: Communication - September 18
Join us via Zoom from 12:00-1:00 PM. This workshop explores the fundamentals of effective team communication, common barriers and how to overcome them, and behaviors that promote high-quality communication and, ultimately, successful teamwork.
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2026 Pediatric Neurosciences Research Symposium - September 18 (Register by 9/11) 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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Georgia Tech Space Week: Bioastronautics and Human Space Exploration - September 23
Join us at Georgia Tech’s Marcus Nanotechnology Building, Conference Room 1116-1118, for a session convening the bioastronautics community and researchers in human space exploration. The technical session will take place in the conference room from 1:00-4:30 PM with an overview of the Bioastronautics Initiative, a Georgia Human Space Exploration Alliance presentation and panel, and a facilitated discussion of community priorities, followed by contributed oral presentations and poster lightning talks. The poster session and reception will follow in the atrium from 4:30-8:00 PM. 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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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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NIH R01 Proposal Development Academy - September 28-November 16
In partnership with Emory Research, the Georgia CTSA is hosting this eight-week proposal development academy via Zoom to orient researchers to the NIH R01 award. This program will review the core components of R01 applications, provide advice for structuring proposals, and demystify the review process. Courses will take place via Zoom on Mondays from noon to 1 PM starting September 28 through November 16. View Flyer.
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Gene Editing Solutions Seminar - September 28
The Emory Integrated Genomics and Emory Stem Cell and Organoids Cores invite you to attend this seminar on September 28 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM in Emory HSRB II (Room N100). Speaker Kevin Pridham, Staff Scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, will discuss tips, tricks, and best practices for performing genome editing. View Flyer.
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Team Science Skill Series: Trust - October 2
Join us via Zoom from 12:00-1:00 PM as we explore the topic of trust. Attend this session to learn strategies that lead to better communication, shared leadership, adaptability, and stronger performance.
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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. From 8:00AM-5:00PM, 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.
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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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Team Science Skill Series: Conflict - October 16 Join us via Zoom from 12:00-1:00 PM. This workshop will include facilitated discussions on different conflict styles and how to align the right style as the situation calls for it. Theories and best practices will be emphasized throughout the session, covering topics related to teamwork and conflict management. View Flyer.
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Emory Department of Medicine David S. Stephens Research Day - November 5
Join us from 7:30AM-5:00 PM in the Emory Student Center. This event provides an opportunity for researchers to share new findings, facilitate scientific exchange, and identify potential new collaborations.
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Team Science Skill Series: Leadership - November 6
Join us via Zoom from 12:00-1:00 PM. This workshop will provide a basic understanding of the team leadership landscape, the importance of motivation in teams, and the role that leaders play in creating the conditions that enable motivation.
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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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From Evidence to Action: Engaging Policymakers to Inform Legislation - January 11
Save the date for Emory HSCR's webinar featuring Ellie Dehoney, Senior Vice President of Policy at Research!America from 12:00 to 1:00 PM via Zoom. She will share valuable perspectives on how researchers can effectively engage policymakers and translate research findings into actionable legislation.
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Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science Conference - March 10-12
Hosted by Georgia CTSA, join us for the 2027 Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science Conference at Callaway Resort and Gardens as we bring together researchers from across the region to build collaborative relationships and present the best new health-related preclinical, clinical, implementation, and public health research. Registration and the call for abstracts will be announced soon. Questions? Email Lauren James. View flyer.
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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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