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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup
September 25, 2026
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Georgia CTSA Prepares the Next Generation of Translational Scientists with New TL1 Trainees
Georgia CTSA is excited to welcome its newest cohort of trainees. The TL1 program supports excellence in clinical and translational science through mentored research training for predoctoral & postdoctoral scholars. Their work will advance scientific discovery and drive meaningful improvements in human health. Applications for the 2027–2028 T32 (formerly TL1) Programs are now open. Register for the Application Workshop on 10/29 and apply by 2/15.
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Team Science Skill Series: Leadership - November 6
Join Georgia CTSA via Zoom on Friday, November 6, from 12:00–1:00 PM to explore the role of leadership and high-performing research teams. This workshop will cover the team leadership landscape, importance of motivation, and how leaders can create conditions that enable teams to thrive. Gain practical strategies for strengthening leadership skills and have the opportunity to receive personalized guidance through a team consultation. View Flyer.
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Waiting for Godot in Healthcare AI: Part I
This blog post explores the challenges of using advanced AI to improve healthcare. Systems of care seeking advanced AI applications for more precise medicine are also in an existential pause, waiting for overheated markets to make AI-augmented human life more affordable and accessible. But without any real control over the factors of production, humanity is left waiting.
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NIH Human-Based Reviewer Recruitment
The NIH is seeking scientists with expertise in human-based research approaches to serve as grant reviewers and contribute to the peer-review process. Interested individuals will be asked to provide information including current affiliation, plus educational and professional background, and self-identified areas of expertise.
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Funding (*New Opportunities)
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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: Model-to-Clinic (M2C) for Precision Medicine with AI: Integrating Imaging with Multimodal Data - Due October 19
The purpose of this program is to catalyze the translation of AI-enabled, image-centered, multimodal CDS tools, developed as Software as a Medical Device, from training and testing of prototypes towards clinical applications that address unmet health challenges in precision medicine. These projects are expected to have high potential for demonstrable, positive impact on patient outcomes and/or healthcare processes.
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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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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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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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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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ACME POCT GLUE: Using AI in Point-of-Care Technology Development - October 5
ACME POCT invites you to attend the session “From Device Development to Clinical Impact: Assessing the Value and Considerations of Using AI in Point-of-Care Technology Development” from 1-2 PM via Zoom. Hear from Dr. Brennan Spiegel, Director of Health Services Research at Cedars-Sinai, who has taken clinical problems from practice and used AI to help his team identify and create tools to help patients.
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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.
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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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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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K-Club: From Submission to Score: Demystifying K Grant Review - Insights from NIH K Grant Reviewers and Applicants - October 12
Attend the next K-Club from noon to 1 PM via Zoom. Panelists will discuss the K Grant review process with insight from both K reviewers and awardees. Come prepared with questions as our panel shares their varied experience with the K grant review process.
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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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Exploring Environmental Health Partnerships: Emory and MSM - October 19
Join faculty, staff, and students from Emory and MSM to explore opportunities for collaboration in environmental health from 9 AM to noon at the Rollins School of Public Health (R. Randall Rollins Building, RM800).
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University at Buffalo CTSI Creative Scientist Workshop: Reimagining Clinical Research in an AI-enabled World - October 20 AND 27
The Reimagining Clinical Research in an AI-enabled World series will help attendees identify opportunities for AI’s potential in clinical and translational research. Part I will take place on October 20 and October 27 from 1-4 PM via Zoom. Parts II and III will take place in 2027 (TBD).
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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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ATLANTIS Networking Event - October 29
This event is open to kidney, urology, and hematology (KUH) researchers from Emory, Georgia Tech, and MSM from 4:30-5:30 PM at Emory’s Health Sciences Research Building, Room N600.
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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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Translational Science 2027 - April 20-23 (Poster Proposals Due 10/19)
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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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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