June 3, 2016
 

Did You Know?
The UAB Chronic Hypertension and Pregnancy Project (CHAP), a multicenter, randomized trial enrolling up to 5,700 pregnant women over six years to evaluate potential treatment of mild chronic hypertension in pregnancy, is the most comprehensive study of the issue ever undertaken. Led by Dr. Alan Tita, the study is funded by NHLBI.   More
News/Announcements
June Forum Provides Tips on Meeting NIH Rigor and Transparency Requirements
Four study section reviewers shared what they have learned from NIH training on rigor and transparency to a standing room only group of investigators. 

CCTS Adds Sample Authentication Appendices 
to its Grant Library
Investigators applying for an NIH grant must include a new form in which they authenticate key biological and/or chemical resources. The CCTS has added samples of these appendices to its Grant Library. The samples are currently pending study section review. 

Funding
CCTS Seeking New KL2 Scholar
We are inviting full applications for a KL2 Scholar career development award in translational research. 
Applications due July 1, 2016.
 
Health Services Foundation-General Endowment Fund (HSF-GEF) Now Accepting Applications 
Apply by 4pm July 21, 2016.
 

Upcoming Events
CCTS PSDS: Conflict and Innovation in Science Teams
Learn how to detect, distinguish, and deescalate conflicts that would otherwise derail scientific innovation among teammates at this Professional Skills Development Seminar. Available via GoToMeeting.


June 16 | 8-9:30am | @PCAMS |   REGISTER  
UAB Research Orientation Program
New to research? Need to earn 4 AMA PRA Category 1 credits? Register for this event today! This basic overview of the clinical, regulatory, and financial aspects for conducting a research study is offered every 4th Thursday monthly.


June 23  | 8-noon | @PCAMS |  More
Sixth Short Course on Statistical Genetics & Genomics  
The UAB Section on Statistical Genetics has announced the dates for its sixth and last NIGMS-funded short course on Genetics & Genomics .

July 11-15 | Apply by 5/31 |  More
4th Annual Immunogenomics: 
Shaping the Future of Human Health
HudsonAlpha hosts this conference, which will address the microbiome, single cell approaches, epigenomics of immune cells, systems immunobiology, immunodiversity, and much more.  
 

Abstracts Due: July 15, 2016 | Conference: Sept. 26-28, 2016 | Huntsville, AL