April 21, 2017
 

Did You Know?
The CCTS has trained more than 100 UAB investigators on how to use the i2b2 tool to access clinical data for their research since Dec. 2016. Both summaries and "limited data sets" (all identifiers except dates removed) are available via i2b2 self-service. IRB exemptions are automatically provided! Reserve your spot in one of our May, June, or July i2b2 classes .  More
News/Announcements
SHRINE stands for the Shared Health Research Information Network. The Southeastern (SE) SHRINE Consortium comprises five CTSAs (including CCTS) with a strong interest in sharing federated health data to support clinical trial feasibility testing, recruitment, and comparative effectiveness research. More
What is I-Corps? Watch Our Brief Informational Webinar to Find Out
At noon CT on Mon. May 15th, CCTS will host an informational webinar about the National Science Foundation's I-Corps program, the premiere federally funded innovation and commercialization program in the U.S., which is being adopted by NCATS. Presented by Dr. Molly Wasko, Professor and Associate Dean, UAB Collat School of Business. GoToMeeting accessible.  More
I-Corps South Regional Training Kicks Off June 6
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 (or developing grants, drugs, medical devices, or behavioral interventions that meet real-world health needs). Space is limited, register today.  More
Registration Open for 4th Annual Auburn University Bioinformatics Bootcamp
 
This weeklong training workshop in genomics and computational biology for researchers interested in working with modern genomic data resources will take place June 5-9. Apply by April 30. Registration fee is $500. More
Funding Opportunities
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 May 1, 5pm CT . More
Center for Genomic Medicine Request for Applications 2017
This new granting program will offer 1-2 year awards of $75,000-$100,000 for development of systems and/or diseases oriented working groups, e.g. "Neuroscience," "Cardiovascular Diseases," "Autoimmunity," that will create research projects integrating genetics/genomics. Letter of intent due May 29 More
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NIH Announces Funding to Advance Science of Geriatric Palliative Care
NIH's  Research Project Grant (PA-17-225) and Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (PA-17-226) FOAs seek studies in a variety of settings including hospitals, out patient clinics, and patient homes.
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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
Next Week's Learning Opportunities
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.

April 19 | 11:30am-1pm | PCAMS |  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.

April 27 | 8am-12pm | PCAMS | More
CCTS Partner LSUHSC's Dept. of Genetics will host a seminar featuring Dr. William Gahl, Clinical Director, National Human Genome Research Institute, and Director, NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program.

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

May 2 | noon-1pm  | PCAMS
UAB Translational Bioinformatics Mini-Symposium: Forging New Bioinformatics Collaborations
May 3 | 12-4:30pm | The Edge of Chaos - Lister Hill Library
UAB-HudsonAlpha Center for Genomic Medicine Seminar
May 3 | 3-4pm | Finley Conference Center
CCTS Forum: Our Patients are Waiting! Public-Private Partnership to Bring New Treatments to Patients 
May 3 | 4:45-6pm | PCAMS
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
8th Annual Methods Seminar in Outcomes Research: Health Systems and Implementation
Registration required
May 4 | 8am-12pm | Edge of Chaos - Lister Hill Library
Research Methods and Secondary Data Analysis Seminar Series
May 4 | 11:45am-1:15pm | MT 634
Registration required. Attendees encouraged to obtain i2b2 access prior to training.
May 4  1-3pm  Cudworth 305  Register
May 16  1-3pm  Cudworth 305  Register
June 1  1-3pm  Cudworth 305  Register
ADDA Lecture Series: What is a Valid and Druggable Target?

May 9 | noon-1pm  | PCAMS
May 10  | 3-4pm | Finley Conference Center
Registration required
May 15-18  | 8:30am-12:30pm | Finley Conference Center
I-Corps™ South Spring Regional Training Informational Webinar
May 15  | 12-1pm | Webinar
UAB-HudsonAlpha Center for Genomic Medicine Seminar
May 17 | 3-4pm | Finley Conference Center
Registration required by April 30
June 5-9 | Auburn University
I-Corps™ South Spring Regional Training Kickoff
Registration required
June 6 | 8am-4:30pm | UAB
2017 Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference
June 9 | Georgia Aquarium | Atlanta, GA
I-Corps™ South Spring Regional Training Finale
June 27 | 8am-4:30pm | UAB
UAB & Auburn Brain Imaging Retreat
July 21-22 | Cheaha State Park | Alabama
Registration required
Sept. 24-27 | Birmingham, AL