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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup
September 18, 2026
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Georgia CTSA Welcomes Incoming KL2 Scholars
Congratulations to the newest Georgia CTSA KL2 Scholars. This prestigious program is designed to foster the development of junior faculty in clinical and translational science, and clinical and translational research. The KL2 Program supports career development for junior faculty from a wide variety of disciplines at Georgia CTSA partner institutions to become independent, established, and ethical clinical and translational science investigators.
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Emerging Leaders Bring Talent and Innovation to Georgia CTSA's AppHatchery Summer Internship Program
Georgia CTSA’s AppHatchery welcomed an exceptional group of interns who contributed to meaningful initiatives and projects. Now in its fourth year, the internship program has become an essential part of AppHatchery’s success. Interns gain firsthand experience bridging the gap between digital health ideas and real-world clinical needs by observing clinicians, conducting interviews, and engaging with patients to develop digital health solutions.
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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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NIH RFI on K-Awards - Due September 30
The NIH is seeking public input on potential funding models that would allow recipients of mentored K awards to serve as principal investigators of clinical trials while receiving support for the clinical trial through a funding mechanism separate from the K award.
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Input on Potential NIH Funding Approaches to Support the Development of Future Clinical Trial Investigators - Due September 30
The NIH is seeking public input on potential funding models that would allow recipients of mentored K awards to serve as principal investigators of clinical trials while receiving support for the clinical trial through a funding mechanism separate from the K award.
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NIH Extramural Loan Repayment Program - Apply by November 19
The NIH is accepting applications for the Extramural Loan Repayment Program on September. Awardees can receive up to $100,000 in qualified educational debt repayment with a two-year award.
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NIAID Transition Program in Clinical Research - Apply by November 30
This opportunity offers physicians an exceptional opportunity to gain clinical and translational research experience in the NIAID Division of Intramural Research. The program aims to increase the pool of well-trained clinical investigators who are competitive for clinical tenure-track positions.
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Call for Papers: Journal of Clinical and Translational Science - Due May 31
JCTS is seeking manuscripts for a new thematic issue, "The Qualitative Dimensions of Translational Science." The issue will focus on ways to enhance the value of qualitative approaches in clinical and translational science, highlighting innovation, theory development, methodological rigor, and translational impact.
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Funding (*New Opportunities)
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* Emory Medical Care Foundation Quality Improvement Grant Program - Due September 21
The program is designed to promote academic scholarship and faculty career development, with the expectation that funded projects will result in scholarly products such as abstracts, posters, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications from research faculty at Grady. Faculty interested in being considered should submit their CV and LOI to Drs. Stacey Watkins and Nadine Kaslow.
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NIH Metastasis Research Network - Due September 25
The NCI is seeking applications for research on developing a comprehensive and cohesive understanding of cancer metastasis. Studies on all types of cancer are welcome, including rare and pediatric metastatic cancers.
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NIH Stadtman Investigator Program - Due September 30
This program is now accepting applications for tenure-track positions in the NIH Intramural Research Program. As a faculty member in the IRP, you’ll join a dynamic research community offering stable funding, intellectual freedom, shared resources, access to a wide range of scientific expertise, and the world’s largest hospital dedicated to clinical research.
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2026 Lauren F. Collins STAR Emerging Research Pilot Award - Due October 15
This funding supports early-stage investigators and is dedicated to the memory of Lauren F. Collins, an early career leader and a remarkable scientist, clinician, and Emory colleague. Email questions to Deja L. Er, MPH.
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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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NIH Early-Stage Innovative Technology Development for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research - Due November 10
The NCI is seeking grant applications proposing to develop innovative technologies offering new capabilities for the molecular or cellular characterization of cancer or for improved handling and quality control of biospecimens for basic, clinical, or epidemiological cancer research.
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* The Chen Institute and Science Prize for AI Accelerated Research - Due December 13
This opportunity recognizes innovative young researchers who apply techniques in AI, such as Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, or Deep Learning, to address basic research questions in the physical or life sciences. The prize is awarded for outstanding research performed by the applicant as described in a 1,000-word essay.
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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 K12 (formerly KL2) Clinical and Translational Research Career Development Program - Apply by February 1 (2-part Workshop 10/8 & 10/15)
Georgia CTSA K12 Program supports early-career faculty investigators (MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or PharmD) who are pursuing careers in clinical and translational research and clinical and translational science (CTS). The program provides personalized career development to become innovative translational scientists and leaders of multidisciplinary CTS research teams. Register for 2-part Application Workshop on Oct. 8 AND 15. Apply by February 1.View Flyer
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Georgia CTSA T32 Predoctoral and T32 Postdoctoral (formerly TL1) Programs - Apply by February 15 (Application Workshop 10/29)
The Georgia CTSA T32 Predoctoral and T32 Postdoctoral Programs (formerly TL1 program) provide predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees at Georgia CTSA partner institutions with outstanding opportunities for training in clinical and translational science and clinical and translational research. The program prepares the next generation of translational scientists. Register for Application Workshop on 10/29. Apply by February 15. Read Announcement.
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Learning Opportunity at MD Anderson - 2027 CERTaIN workshops
The CERTaIN program (Comparative Effectiveness Training and Instruction) at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is offering a training opportunity in cancer CER through an NCI grant. The program offers in-person workshops each year focused on 3 comparative effectiveness research topics in cancer. This is a training program for early career cancer investigators (clinical and postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty), encompassing the broad spectrum of healthcare delivery in cancer care. Up to 15 applicants will be invited to participate. Participation and travel costs will be covered by the grant (subject to NCI guidelines).
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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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The Collaboration Lab: Build the Team Behind the Breakthrough - September 22
The Biolocity Program invites you to attend the Collaboration Lab from 2-4 PM at the Hatchery. This interactive workshop, facilitated by EPYX Team Building & Coaching, is designed to help founders, researchers, and startup teams strengthen communication, build trust, and develop the leadership skills needed to grow high-performing companies.
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Georgia Tech Bioengineering Seminar - October 29
From 11:00 AM to noon, Georgia Tech IBB and the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering will be hosting its Bioengineering Seminar featuring Hyongsok Tom Soh, W. M. Keck Foundation Professor of Electrical Engineering Professor of Radiology (Diagnostic Sciences Laboratory) and of Bioengineering Stanford University. Soh's research interests are in analytical biotechnology, especially in high-throughput screening, directed evolution, and integrated biosensors.
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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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MSM's 12th Annual Community Engagement Day - October 3
Join Morehouse School of Medicine from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM for our biggest community event of the year! With a theme of "Rooted in Community: Advancing Health, Elevating Hope and Igniting Collective Action," the free event at the C.T. Martin Natatorium & Recreation Center will be filled with free health and wellness screenings, food trucks and community giveaways at 3201 M.L. King Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30311. Event Registration: Event registration form, Vendor Registration: Community Engagement Day Vendor Registration 2026, Volunteer Registration: Community Engagement Day 2026:Volunteer Sign Up Sheet
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Georgia CTSA Community Engagement Grant Writing Academy - October 9 (Register by 9/25)
This Grant Writing Academy is a free program that equips participants with the skills to develop competitive community health grant proposals. This event will take place from 9 AM-3 PM at the State Office of Rural Health in Cordele, GA. Register by September 25 to save your spot. View Flyer.
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Team Science Skill Series: Communication - TODAY! Join Georgia CTSA 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. View Flyer.
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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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Women's Health Research and Leadership Seminar - September 23
The Emory SCORE and BIRCWH programs present the Women’s Health Research and Leadership Lecture to help raise the profile of women’s health research and support the growing community of women's health researchers at Emory and beyond. Join us 12-1 pm EST.
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2026 Fall CTSA Program Annual Meeting - September 23-25
Join leaders, visionaries, and innovators from the CTSA Program for an engaging in-person event at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC. Register now.
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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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Workshop for Early Career Investigators in HIV - September 28
Join the NIH OAR from 11 AM to 3 PM via Zoom. This interactive virtual workshop will connect emerging HIV researchers with NIH experts and peers while offering insights into new OAR strategic priorities, implementation science, funding opportunities, policy updates, mentorship, and career development. Registration closes on September 27.
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Georgia Tech Bioengineering Seminar - September 29
From 11 AM to noon, Georgia Tech IBB and the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering will be hosting its Bioengineering Seminar featuring Kim Branson, Global Head of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Glaxo Smith Kline. Branson leads a global team of engineers, data scientists and machine learning researchers pioneering a more data-driven approach to improve drug discovery.
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Team Science Skill Series: Trust - October 2
Join the Georgia CTSATeam Science Skill Series session on Trust from 12:00-1:00 PM via Zoom. Trust is the lifeblood of any effective team, enabling better communication, shared leadership, adaptability, and stronger performance. Participants will be able to define interpersonal trust as it applies within work teams, identify examples of common behaviors that build, break, and restore trust, and develop strategies to build and maintain trust. View Flyer.
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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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Georgia Life Sciences Patient Advocacy Forum - October 7
Georgia Life Sciences invites you to a statewide convening connecting patients, caregivers, advocates, healthcare leaders, researchers and life sciences innovators. Join us at Mercer University, Administration and Conference Center, from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM. The Forum is designed to ensure that the experiences, challenges and perspectives of patients help shape the conversations surrounding healthcare innovation, access, advocacy and policy.
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Public Health Life: Well-Being and Impact Retreat - October 10-11 (Register by 10/3)
On October 10 (8 AM-5 PM) and 11 (8 AM-12 PM), you're invited to join this in person professional development retreat on Emory's campus. Public health leaders are encouraged to attend and explore the topics of navigating change, burnout, funding uncertainty, or career transitions. Registration closes on October 3.
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Speed Networking: Exposomes and Public Health - October 14
Join Georgia CTSA 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 Georgia CTSA 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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Georgia Tech Bioengineering Seminar - October 29
From 11 AM to noon, Georgia Tech IBB and the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering will be hosting its Bioengineering Seminar featuring Hyongsok Tom Soh, W. M. Keck Foundation Professor of Electrical Engineering Professor of Radiology (Diagnostic Sciences Laboratory) and of Bioengineering Stanford University. Soh's research interests are in analytical biotechnology, especially in high-throughput screening, directed evolution, and integrated biosensors.
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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 Georgia CTSA 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. 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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International Conference on HIV-Persistence & Eradication - December 6-9
The 12th International Conference on HIV Persistence & Eradication will take place in person in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. HIV-Persistence/HIV-DART is an abstract-driven program with more than 50 oral abstract opportunities, as well as two poster receptions. This conference will feature new and exciting data focused on HIV persistence, cure, and eradication.
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Translational Science 2027 - Poster Proposals Due October 19
Join the translational science community in Washington, D.C., April 20-23, for Translational Science 2027. The deadline to submit proposals for poster presentations is October 19.
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