February 24, 2017
 

Did You Know?
National Public Radio recently aired a story about repurposing an old drug for treating pinworms (mebendazole) to fight cancer, the result of a serendipitous discovery. A Phase II trial is on the horizon. Translational science in action!   More
News/Announcements
CCTS Open House a Huge Success!
More than 125 people visited us last week, learning about the many ways CCTS sharpens science, finding new collaborators, and enjoying refreshments. Three new stations, highlighting our SHARe platform, ClinicalTrials.gov support, and upcoming iCorp training, were especially popular. ICYMI click through to find links to Open House resources and a list of our drawing winners.   More
What's New on the CCTS Website? 
CCTS reaches across institutional boundaries to catalyze scientific innovation, accelerate the translation of biomedical discoveries, and improve human health. In our new Partnerships section, you will find information on our Partner Network, a wide variety of collaborators, and a new platform for multisite studies and clinical trials. Join us!      More
Mark Your Calendar for the CCTS Bioethics in Precision Medicine Symposium
"Bioethical Dialogue on Ethical Considerations in Population Health Research with a Genomic Overlay" will take place at the Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel and Spa on Thursday, March 23.     More
Funding Opportunities
FY17 DOD CDMRP Program Pre-Announcements
The Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) is providing information to allow investigators time to plan and develop ideas for submission to  
CCTS Seeking New K-Scholars
Calling all full-time jr. faculty with a clinical or research doctorate! If you are interested in translational or patient centered outcome research, consider applying for an institutional K award, which provides funding for up to 2 years.  Letters of Intent (LOI) due March 6, 2017 . Applicants must request an LOI packet .       More
National Library of Medicine: Funding to Integrate Informationists on Active Awards
The NLM is offering an Administrative Supplement to eligible NIH awardees with active R01s (some other mechanisms also eligible) to enhance the storage, organization, management, and use of digital research data through involvement of informationists (aka in-context information specialists). Apply by March 15, 2017, 5pm local time of applicant .    More  
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.    More  
NCATS Announces SBIR/STTR Funding to Advance Translational Research Activities
NCATS encourages applications in the following  research areas : drug discovery and development, diagnostics and devices, bioinformatics and information technology, and clinical research. Deadline is April 5, 5:00pm local time.     More  
Upcoming Events
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 monthlyRegistration required.

  Feb. 27 | 8am-noon | PCAMS | More
Lean more about  rare diseases and their impact on patients' lives.  This year's global theme is " Research ," and the slogan is "Research brings hope to people living with a rare disease."

  Feb. 27 | 8:30am-4pm | NIH | Webcast | More
ADDA Lecture Series:  What is a Valid and Druggable Target

CANCELLED
Dr. Kevin Bowling, Senior Scientist at HudsonAlpha, will discuss "Using Genomic Sequencing Technology to Diagnose Unexplained Developmental Delay." 
 
March 1 | 3-4pm | Finley Conference Center  | More
Mark your calendar for innovating in healthcare! Broaden your entrepreneurial expertise as we hear from  Dr. Erik Schwiebert, CEO and Chief Scientific Officer of DiscoveryBioMed, at our next CCTS Forum. 
 
March 1 | 4:45-6pm | PCAMS  | More
 
March 2 | 11:45am-1:15pm | Medical Towers 634  More
CCTS Research Seminar Series
Melissa McBrayer, Cathy Jones and Penny Jester discuss "Career Growth for Clinical Research Professionals." Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME credit. GoToMeeting accessible.
 
  March 2 | noon-1pm | PCAMS |  More
Genetics and Genomics in Day to Day Medical Practice
UAB, Children's of Alabama and the Center for Genomic Medicine at UAB/HudsonAlpha will host the fourth Annual Rare Disease Genomics Symposium in the Bradley Lecture Center. Keynote address by Dr. Deborah Krakow of UCLA.
 
  March 3 |  8:00am-3:30pm  | $35 | More
The Community Health Innovation Awards (CHIA) provide funding (up to $25,000) for projects offering innovative solutions to Birmingham health concerns. Register by March 1
 
March 4 | 9am-3pm | Edge of Chaos | More
ADDA Lecture Series: Assay Development in Drug Discovery
March 7 | noon-1pm | PCAMS
UAB-HudsonAlpha Center for Genomic Medicine Bioethics Seminar Series
March 8 | 3-4pm | Finley Conference Center
Inaugural Nathan Shock Symposium
March 15 | 9am-3pm | Hill Student Center
UAB-HudsonAlpha Center for Genomic Medicine Seminar
March 15 | 3-4pm | Finley Conference Center
March 16-17 | Hill University Center
April 3-7 | UAB
April 7 | 8am-2pm | $49 | LSUHSC
 I-Corps™ South Spring Regional Training Kickoff

April 12  | 9am-3pm | UAB
Registration required. Attendees encouraged to obtain i2b2 access prior to training.
April 18  1-3pm  Cudworth 305  Register
May 4  1-3pm  Cudworth 305  Register
April 18 | Washington, DC
Early bird deadline is Feb. 24
April 19-21 | Washington, DC
April 28 | noon-1pm | LA Cancer Research Center
Spring 2017 Regional Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration
May 3-5 | New Orleans, LA
May 8 | 10am-6pm | Huntsville, AL
Apply by March 7
June 2-11 | West Lafayette, IN
2017 Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference
Abstract deadline is April 3
June 9 | Georgia Aquarium | Atlanta, GA
NIH BRAIN Summer Course: Interdisciplinary Training in Computational Neuroscience
Apply by March 1
June 19-30 | University of Missouri
Call for proposals for presentations and posters that inform or advance university-community partnerships is open until March 15.
Sept. 24-27 | Birmingham, AL