October 23, 2017
 

Did You Know?
Congrats to Dr. Stefan Kertesz, UAB Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine, who has earned Substance Abuse Journal's 2017 award for Most Downloaded Manuscript. Since the award, his paper has gone on to become the journal's most downloaded manuscript of all time. "Turning the tide or riptide? The changing opioid epidemic" highlights a novel method for studying the epidemic's causes: using local coroner data to fill in gaps and augment limitations of national data sources. Kertesz's study indicates heroin and fentanyl are fueling the rising overdose rate, not prescription opioids, which have been the focus of numerous policy initiatives to combat the crisis. CCTS applauds Kertesz's work, which aligns with our mission to support science addressing disproportionate regional health burdens such as opioid addiction. More
News/Announcements
4th Annual CEI Advances Regional Health Equity Dialogue
Our 2017 Community Engagement Institute (CEI) drew a large crowd, both live and virtual, to share best practices at the nexus of health, environmental renewal, and civil inclusion and empowerment. From the opening keynote speaker to the final networking session, the call for health equity resounded, creating a strong sense of connection and shared purpose among the diverse attendees.  More
CCTS Now Accepting Applications for Career-Boosting Clinical and Translational Science Training Program 
Graduate students, postdocs, and faculty interested in becoming certified in clinical and translational research are encouraged to apply for this free six-month training. Classes meet for two hours every Wed. morning from January to June. Submit an application by 5pm on Wed. Nov. 22. More
It's not too late to enter to win $500-1000 by searching UAB's i2b2 self-service clinical data repository with a research question in mind and submitting a one-page abstract based on your findings! Don't know how to use i2b2? There is still time to take a CCTS class to learn how to use this powerful research tool before the contest deadline of Friday, Nov. 17. More
Funding Opportunities
The ADDA is accepting pre-proposals for two pilot grants of $50,000 in funding for up to 2 years. Only small molecule-directed efforts are eligible for funding at this time. All UAB and Southern Research investigators are eligible to apply. Applications are due Thur., Nov. 2, by noon. More
The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) hubs promote advances in translational research and training at participating medical research institutions. This funding opportunity will enable innovative collaborations among CTSA hubs to overcome system-wide barriers to translational effectivenessApplication due Nov. 9 by 5pm. More
The 2018 RII Track-2 FEC topic area is "Understanding the Relationship between Genome and Phenome," with funding ranging from $5 million to $7.5 million.  At least one co-PI from a separate EPSCoR jurisdiction is required. Support for non-lead collaborating institutions are requested as subawards. Separately submitted collaborative proposals are not allowed. Each participating EPSCoR jurisdiction must have at least one co-PI on the project.   Letter of Intent due Nov. 27 by 5pm. More
This Week's Learning Opportunities
Join us for the weekly Monday Drop-In Clinic for free consultations in  Biostats, Epidemiology and Research Design (BERD ). No appointment necessary. Bring laptop and study related questions.

Oct. 23 | 10am-2pm | Edge of Chaos | More
John Booth, PhD, Postdoctoral Trainee, UAB Epidemiology , will discuss "Masked Hypertension: A Surprise That Can Be Surmised? "

Oct. 23 | 12-1pm | Ryals Rm 407 | More
Denise McKenzie ,UAB's ClinicalTrials.gov administrator, will discuss "Clinical Trials.gov: Results Reporting Workshop. "

Oct. 24 | 11am-12:30pm | PCAMS | More
Participation in case-based discussions around key aspects of the mentor-mentee relationship can prepare you to deal smoothly with a variety of common and less common mentoring challenges. Registration requested, walk-ins welcome.

Oct. 25 | 8-9am | PCAMS | Register
Oct. 27 | 12-1pm | PCAMS |  Register
Join us for the fourth Wednesday Drop-In Clinics for free consultations in  Biostats, Epidemiology and Research Design (BERD) .  No appointment necessary. Bring laptop and study related questions.

Oct. 25 | 11:30am-1pm | PCAMS | More
Alabama Drug Discovery Alliance Symposium
Topics include antiviral drug discovery, including small molecule high throughput screening for antiviral therapies, epigenetic modulators in hematological malignancies, and TXNIP inhibitors for diabetes therapy. This annual symposium is cohosted by CCTS and other Alabama Drug Discovery Alliance members. Walk-ins welcome. Pre-register by Oct. 24.

Oct. 26 | 8am-12pm | SOHP Rm 640 More
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.  Registration required.

Oct. 26 | 8am-12pm | PCAMS | More
I-Corps Four Week Training Kickoff
Do you think you've got a great idea that will help people? Come explore that possibility through the I-Corps program. By participating in I-Corps over a short four-week period, you will receive up to $2500 to test whether your solution will actually be adopted by the people you're trying to serve. Registration required.
 
Oct. 27 | 9:30-11am | i-Lab at Innovation Depot | More
Upcoming Events
UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center Research Retreat and Research Competition: Metabolism and Cancer
Registration requested
Oct. 30 | 7:30am-5pm | Sheraton Hotel | Birmingham, AL
UAB SOPH Epidemiology Seminar Series: Genomics in Diverse Populations - Advantages, Limitations, and Future Directions
Oct. 30 | 12-1pm | Ryals Rm 407
Registration requested, walk-ins welcome
Nov. 1 | 8-9am | PCAMS |  Register
Nov. 3 | 12-1pm | PCAMS |  Register
Research Methods and Secondary Data Analysis Seminar Series: Sociodemographic Patterns of Chronic Disease: How the Mid-South Region Compares to the Rest of the Country 
Nov. 2 | 11:45am-1:15pm | Medical Towers 634
CCTS Research Seminar Series: Research 101: Process to Get Started or How To Start a Study Workshop (Steps to Activation)
Nov. 2 | 11-am-1pm | PCAMS | GTM available
Registration required. Attendees encouraged to obtain i2b2 access prior to training.
Heflin Center for Genomic Science Non-Coding RNA Symposium
Registration required
Nov. 3 | 8am-3:30pm | Finley Conference Center
Faculty Development Workshop: Teaching Controversial Topics
Registration required
Nov. 6 | 11:30am-1:30pm | 4:30-6:30pm |  Volker Hall Rm 302
UAB SOPH Epidemiology Seminar Series: The Medical Monitoring Project
Nov. 6 | 12-1pm | Ryals Rm 407
CCTS Research Seminar Series: Round Table: Brown Bag
Nov. 7 | 12-1pm | West Pavilion Conference Center-B
Registration requested, walk-ins welcome
Nov. 8 | 8-9am | PCAMS |  Register
Nov. 10 | 12-1pm | PCAMS |  Register
UAB-HudsonAlpha Bioethics Seminar Series
Nov. 8 |  3-4pm | Kaul Rm 266
UAB SOPH Epidemiology Seminar Series: Oil Spill Studies - Past and Present
Nov. 13 | 12-1pm | Ryals Rm 407
CCTS Research Seminar Series: Building a Budget
Nov. 14 | 11am-1pm | PCAMS | GTM available
Registration requested, walk-ins welcome
Nov. 15 | 8-9am | PCAMS |  Register
Nov. 17 | 12-1pm | PCAMS |  Register
CCTS Research Seminar Series: Preparing for an FDA Audit: What You Should Know
Nov. 16 | 12-1pm | PCAMS | GTM available
UAB SOPH Epidemiology Seminar Series: Rheumatoid Arthritis in African Americans: Lessons learned from the CLEAR Registry
Nov. 27 | 12-1pm | Ryals Rm 407
Registration requested, walk-ins welcome
Nov. 29 | 8-9am | PCAMS |  Register
Dec. 1 | 12-1pm | PCAMS |  Register
Registration requested, walk-ins welcome
Dec. 6 | 8-9am | PCAMS |  Register
Dec. 8 | 12-1pm | PCAMS |  Register
CCTS Research Seminar Series: ACRES
Dec. 7 | 12-1pm | PCAMS | GTM available
CCTS Research Seminar Series: Round Table: Brown Bag
Dec. 12 | 12-1pm | West Pavilion Conference Center-B
UAB-HudsonAlpha Bioethics Seminar Series
Dec. 13 |  3-4pm | Kaul Rm 266
Trial Innovation Network: STRIDE & eConsent: Moving Towards Personalized Informed Consent
Dec. 14 |  11am | Webinar
CCTS Clinical Trials Lunch & Learn
Registration required
Dec. 19 | 11:30am-12:45pm | Spain Auditorium