March 17, 2017
 

Did You Know?
CCTS Partners UAB and HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology have launched the Alabama Genomic Health Initiative (AGHI), one of the nation's first statewide efforts to identify those at high risk for genetic disease and to support research into genetic contributors to health and disease. The project will result in "immediate health benefits" for some and enable the creation of a DNA biobank, with samples from more than 10,000 participants representing every county in AL, to help reduce the burden of chronic disease across the state. Potential participants should indicate their interest here . More
News/Announcements
Can't Get to Mobile, AL, Next Week? Attend the Annual CCTS Bioethics Symposium via GoToMeeting
The Bioethics in Precision Medicine Symposium will help attendees, both in-person and virtual, consider the ethical issues that arise when engaging with communities as research partners, especially on genomics-based projects.   More
Mark Your Calendar for I-Corps South Spring Regional Training
Designed for busy biomedical scientists and engineers, this free two-week program is for teams of two to four people who are interested in commercializing research. The training kicks off on Wednesday, April 12, register now.  More
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What's New on the CCTS Website?
The CCTS Special Modules domain comprises three distinct research fields with tremendous promise: genomic medicine, drug discovery, and device development. Our goal is to connect investigators with the state-of-the art expertise and capacities found within the CCTS Partner Network in each area.  More
Updates to ADDA Lecture Series
Please note, the lecture scheduled for March 28 has been cancelled. The lectures scheduled for April 11 and April 18 have switched dates. See our updated flyer  for the details.  More
Funding Opportunities
National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) Offers Travel Stipend for May Grant Writing Program
NRMN will provide up to $500 in support for travel expenses to enable postdoctoral fellows and jr. faculty who need grant writing assistance to attend the 3-day kick-off of the Southeast Region's grant writing coaching group at Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, May 10-12. Apply by March 24.   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. Apply by April 1.  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  
UAB CCVS and I3 Steering Committees to Fund Pilot Projects
UAB Comprehensive Cardiovascular Center (CCVS) and the Inflammation, Infection and Immunity (I3) steering committees are requesting applications to fund one or more pilot projects that focus on inflammation, infection or immunity in the context of cardiovascular disease research. Letter of Intent due April 15, 5pm CT. More
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NIH Translational Research Grants in Pediatric and Obstetric Pharmacology and Therapeutics
This funding opportunity supports (1) pharmacological studies addressing the changes in drug disposition and response among children at various developmental stages, between children and adults, and in women during pregnancy and lactation; (2) new drug development targeting children and pregnant women Letter of Intent due July 7, 5:00pm local time More
Upcoming Events
ADDA Lecture Series

March 21 | noon-1pm | PCAMS |  More

Join us for the fourth Wednesday Drop-In Clinic for consultations in Biostats, Epidemiology and Research Design (BERD). No appointment necessary. Please bring your laptop and study related questions!

March 22 | 11:30am-1pm | PCAMS |  More
This interactive forum on "Bioethical Dialogue on Ethical Considerations in Population Health Research with a Genomic Overlay" provides a more robust understanding of the ethical considerations in population health research that are genomics-based, big data-driven, and directed at the goals of precision medicine.

March 23 | 10am-3:30pm | Mobile, AL |  More
ADDA Lecture Series: Assay Development in Drug Discovery

CANCELLED
Registration required
March 30 | 4:30-8pm University of Alabama
Registration required
March 30-31 | University of Alabama
April 3-7 | UAB
ADDA Lecture Series: How to Submit an IND

April 4 | noon-1pm  | PCAMS
UAB-HudsonAlpha Center for Genomic Medicine Seminar
April 5 | 3-4pm | Finley Conference Center
April 5 | 4:45-6pm  | PCAMS
April 7 | 8am-2pm | $49 | LSUHSC
Registration required by April 5
April 10  | noon | Spain Auditorium
ADDA Lecture Series: Business Development

April 11 | noon-1pm  | PCAMS
I-Corps™ South Spring Regional Training Kickoff

April 12  | 9am-3pm | UAB
April 12  | 3-4pm | Finley Conference Center
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
May 16  1-3pm  Cudworth 305  Register
Register by April 10
April 18 | 8am-5pm Washington, DC
ADDA Lecture Series: Pharmacokinetics and ADME

April 18 | noon-1pm  | PCAMS
April 19-21 | Washington, DC
UAB-HudsonAlpha Center for Genomic Medicine Seminar
April 19 | 3-4pm | Finley Conference Center
ADDA Lecture Series: Preclinical Toxicology

April 25 | noon-1pm  | PCAMS
April 28 | noon-1pm | LA Cancer Research Center
ADDA Lecture Series: Clinical Trials

May 2 | noon-1pm  | PCAMS
UAB-HudsonAlpha Center for Genomic Medicine Seminar
May 3 | 3-4pm | Finley Conference Center
UAB Health Disparities Research Symposium
Registration required
May 3 | DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham
Spring 2017 Regional Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration
May 3-5 | New Orleans, LA
Research Methods and Secondary Data Analysis Seminar Series
May 4 | 11:45am-1:15pm | MT 634
May 8 | 10am-6pm | Huntsville, AL
ADDA Lecture Series: What is a Valid and Druggable Target?

May 9 | noon-1pm  | PCAMS
May 10  | 3-4pm | Finley Conference Center
UAB-HudsonAlpha Center for Genomic Medicine Seminar
May 17 | 3-4pm | Finley Conference Center
2017 Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference
Abstract deadline is April 3
June 9 | Georgia Aquarium | Atlanta, GA
Registration required
Sept. 24-27 | Birmingham, AL