Applications for mentored clinical and translational research career development awards are due January 9th, 2017. These research career development awards, sponsored by a Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) from the NIH and the Einstein/Montefiore Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR), will provide support for junior faculty (Instructor or Assistant Professor) with doctoral degrees and employed by Montefiore or Einstein who will devote the majority of their effort to clinical or translational research and training for 2 to 3 years. Awards provide salary support for the Scholar of up to $75,000 per year (plus fringe), plus up to $15,000 per year for research training and research related expenses. 

Awards are anticipated to begin July 1, 2017, and only applicants whose research and career development plans emphasize clinical and translational research will be considered. The application deadline is strictly enforced. To View the Current Request for Applications click here.

Rare Disease Day 2017 will take place on February 28th, 2017 and seeks to raise awareness about rare diseases, affected patients, and research collaborations addressing rare disease challenges. To find information about the thousands of events happening around the world on the last day of February to build awareness for people living with a rare disease and their families, click here. 

Einstein-Montefiore translational investigators continue to succeed in obtaining funding. Some of these investigators with recent grant awards are: Bernice Morrow PhD, Departments of Genetics, Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, and Pediatrics, Tao Wang MD, PhD, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health, Liise-anne Pirofski MD, Departments of Medicine and Microbiology & Immunology, Kira Gritsman MD, PhD, Departments of Medicine and Cell Biology