August 12, 2016
 

Did You Know?
Tuskegee University bioethicist Dr. Stephen Sodeke has called for the DoD to use an IRB harmonization and reliance document to reduce delays in service members receiving "the care they need to fulfill their mission of protecting our country."    More
News/Announcements
Join Us at Core Day 2016! 
UAB's Core and Shared Resources Day 2016 will take place Friday, Sept. 9, from 11am-1pm at Hill University Center. CCTS posters will showcase our many research resources, including expertise from our partners. Don't miss it!   More
Tulane Research Navigator Visits CCTS
CCTS enjoyed a recent visit with Dr. Ines Alamo, research navigator for clinical and translational investigation and scholarship at Tulane University, who stayed to attend our Open House, "a wonderful and insightful experience."     More
Funding Opportunities
UAB-HudsonAlpha CGM Announces New Postdoc Training Program in Genomic Medicine
The Center for Genomic Medicine (CGM) is accepting applications for a unique opportunity to research and validate new genomic approaches for clinical care, funded by a National Human Genome Research Institute T32 grant. 
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NCATS Announces New Award for Innovative 
Collaboration
This R21 will support highly innovative, exploratory, collaborative research CTSA projects, with the goal of assessing utility and feasibility of proposed innovation(s). 
First deadline is Aug. 24, 2016.   More  
Center for Behavioral Health + Smart Technology National Innovation Contest
Solve the University of Pittsburgh CBHST's "Inventor's Dilemma" and win $10,000 and the opportunity to meet with entrepreneurs, investors, and UPMC executives at our November conference! Apply by Aug. 30, 5pm EST   More  
CAMBAC Announces New Funding Opportunity
The UAB Comprehensive Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, Bone, and Autoimmunity Center (CAMBAC) is accepting applications for pilot and feasibility funding in research related to arthritis, inflammation, or autoimmunity. Apply by Sept. 7, 2016.   More  
Upcoming Events
CCTS TIERS: Negotiation Skills for Academic Research Professionals
Dr. Stephen Yoder, Executive in Residence, Collat School of Business, will speak at the next CCTS Training Interdisciplinary & Emerging Research Scholars meeting. Available via GoToMeeting.

Aug. 17 |  5-6 pm | @PCAMS |    REGISTER
CCTS PSDS: Tips for Writing R and K Awards: Some Practical and Some Not So Practical Thoughts
Dr. David B. Allison, associate dean for science and director, UAB Nutrition and Obesity Center, will present this Professional Skills Development Seminar. Available via GoToMeeting.
 
Aug. 18 |  8-9:30am | @PCAMS |    REGISTER   
UAB Health Disparities Seminar Series 2016
UAB School of Nursing's Silvia Gisinger-Camata, RN, MPH, and Timiya S. Nolan, MSN, CRNP, ANP-BC will address Using Social Media to Reach Young Breast Cancer Survivors. Available via RealPresence.  

CCTS Forum: Rigor, Reproducibility, & Transparency Revisited
NIH study section reviewers and CCTS experts will update attendees on the latest concerning this new NIH requirement. Refreshments will be provided. Available via GoToMeeting. 
  
Sept. 7 |  4:45-6pm | @PCAMS | More
UAB Core and Shared Resources Day 2016
Come visit CCTS at Core Day 2016! We will present posters highlighting our many research supports and initiatives. 

Sept. 9 |  11am-1pm |  Hill University Center Ballroom | More  
PROMISED Program: Career Coaching Workshop 
This Professional Mentoring Skills Enhancing Diversity training is geared toward mentors who are passionate about helping mentees from diverse backgrounds drive their careers forward. Lodging and most meals are covered, travel is not. Limited space is available.
 
Sept. 14-16 |  Pittsburgh, PA |   RSVP
UAB 2016 Microbiome Resource Workshop: 
Beyond the Basics
Dr. Claire M. Fraser, director, Institute for Genome Sciences, University of Maryland, will present. Available via GoToMeeting. REGISTER  
 
Sept. 14 | 12-5pm | Bevill Biomedical Research Bldg. 
Sept. 15 | 12-1pm| Margaret Cameron Spain Auditorium 
Auburn's This Is Research: Faculty Symposium
This event seeks to promote connections among researchers and creative scholars and kicks off a creative scholarship showcase that runs from Sept. 17-Oct. 2nd. The symposium will take place at the AU Hotel & Conference Center. 
 
Sept. 16 |  8am-6pm |  More
 
UAB Center for Exercise Medicine 4th Annual Symposium
This free event, cosponsored by the UAB Schools of Medicine and Health Professions, features a trainee poster competition, exhibits of research and training resources, and several expert talks. Breakfast and lunch provided. Poster abstracts due Friday, Aug. 12.

Sept. 22  | Hill University Center   |  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 more. 
 
  Sept. 26-28, 2016 | Huntsville, AL |   More  
NRMN: Grantwriting Uncovered: Maximizing Strategies, Help, Opportunities, Experiences 

The National Research Mentoring Network's GUMSHOE program is designed to enhance attendee's careers by helping them submit strong biomedical or biobehavioral science research proposals. Each GUMSHOE focuses on a different population. 

Sept. 28-30 |  Detroit, MI  |  MORE
Oct. 19-21 |  Spokane, WA |  MORE