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Georgia CTSA
Weekly eRoundup
October 2, 2026
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Georgia CTSA Welcomes 2026-2027 MSCR and CPTS Students
Join us in welcoming new clinical and translational research and science students! The Master of Science in Clinical Research program provides innovative didactic and mentored research training to those pursuing careers in clinical and/or translational research/science. The Certificate Program in Translational Science program prepares trainees to conduct research at the interface between basic and translational science and clinical medicine.
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Georgia TB Reference Guide App: More Robust and Easier to Use
The Georgia TB Reference Guide app is a resource that responds to clinicians’ questions about tuberculosis infection, disease, and control. This app has recently undergone a comprehensive revision based on user feedback, as well as updated TB treatment guidelines and recommendations. The new version features an updated color scheme informed by reviewer feedback, revised and expanded tables, and improvements to formatting and overall usability.
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Your Research Deserves an App: AppHatchery Office Hours at Emory - October 6
Your research deserves an app. We’ll build it for FREE*! Join us from 12 PM–1 PM in HSRB-II,1st floor/lobby, in front of digital screen by room N100. Bring your research, share problem you’re tackling and explore how technology or design could expand its impact. *We’re looking for ideas with real-world potential—if yours aligns, you’ll be entered into a raffle for a chance to have a custom app built with our team for FREE. View flyer. Learn more.
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Georgia CTSA Clinical Research Center Site Director at Grady Receives Heart Failure Collaboratory Award
Congratulations to Modele Ogunniyi, MD, who received the Excellence in Site-Based Research Award presented by the Heart Failure Collaboratory in collaboration with the American Heart Association. The award recognizes sustained excellence in clinical research and outstanding contributions to site-based heart failure clinical trials. The award certifies that she has shown exceptional achievement, contribution and performance in site-based research.
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Call for Input: NIH Clinical Trial Specific Application Form
The NIH is refining the proposed streamlined form and considering how this new approach will fit within the broader application process, including other human subjects' research. The goal is to reduce redundancy and burden, clarify expectations for applicants, and make critical information easier for reviewers to find.
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Funding (*New Opportunities)
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* ECHO Program's Dissertation Grant - Due October 15 and December 2
The goal of the Dissertation Grant (R36) is to support doctoral candidates studying applicable areas of child health for the completion of their doctoral dissertation research project. The awards resulting from this funding opportunity will provide students working on dissertations with the opportunity to study child health outcomes through the secondary analyses of ECHO’s large longitudinal datasets within a controlled-access NIH data repository. Applications are due by October 15 for RFA-OD-27-006 and by December 2 for RFA-OD-27-008.
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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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Fellows of ACTS (FACTS) - Applications Open October 6
FACTS is an opportunity to earn recognition for your career contributions, join a community of leaders who are shaping the future of clinical translational science, and let ACTS celebrate your own achievements and excellence.
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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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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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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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Your Research Deserves an App: AppHatchery Office Hours at Emory - October 6
Your research deserves an app. We’ll build it for FREE*! Join us from 12 PM–1 PM in HSRB-II,1st floor/lobby, in front of digital screen by room N100. Bring your research, share problem you’re tackling and explore how technology or design could expand its impact. *We’re looking for ideas with real-world potential—if yours aligns, you’ll be entered into a raffle for a chance to have a custom app built with our team for FREE. View flyer. Learn more.
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Great Idea, What's Next? FDA Strategy for Software, AI and Medical Devices - October 14
Presented by the UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute, in partnership with Caltech, this webinar from noon to 1 PM PT connects regulatory expertise with translational innovation to help researchers move promising technologies toward real-world clinical impact.
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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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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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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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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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Foundation Funding: A Panel Discussion - October 8
Join this webinar from noon to 1 PM featuring panelists Megan Allen, PhD, Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation; Donna Dang, PhD, Pew Charitable Trusts; Nicole Lopanik, PhD, American Cancer Society; and Duke Guthrie, Office of Corporate & Foundation Relations at Emory, for a dynamic discussion with an inside look at funding priorities, application processes, and the current funding environment.
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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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Nutritional Metabolomics: Using Small Molecules to Understand Metabolic Health - October 13
Explore how small molecules can help us understand metabolic health with Jessica A. Alvarez, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Emory.This event will be held at the Emory SOM James B. Williams Building, Room A170, or Zoom, from noon to 1 PM.
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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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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 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
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