April 28, 2017
 

Did You Know?
As of April 18, 2017, the new expanded data elements for registration and reporting are required by the ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Registration and Results System (PRS). The rule applies to trials with a start date or a primary completion date on or after Jan. 18, 2017. PRS modifications to enable the submission of protocols and statistical analysis plans (SAPs) may take effect as early as June 2017.  More
News/Announcements
Dr. Anant Agarwal, CEO of edX, demonstrated a scalable model that "unbundles" learning from classrooms, campuses, and traditional curricula, offering students an alternate pathway to economically viable credentials. More
CCTS Thanks Outstanding Roster of Panel Participants
Nearly 300 faculty members served on CCTS PDQ/NPP Project Panels in 2016, with a record breaking number from our Partners. The support of so many accomplished scientists is one reason why our panel recipients enjoy the "CCTS Bump," getting funded three times more often than the NIH average.  More
Mark Your Calendar! Children's Health Research Unit to Host Open House
On May 12th from 1-3pm the CCTS CHRU will celebrate its new space on the 3rd Floor of Dearth Tower. The expansion will open up new opportunities for rigorous clinical and translational research in childhood diseases.  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
The 12th annual symposium will highlight the work of undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and community investigators in basic science, clinical, behavioral, social sciences research and community-based research related to health disparities. Registration required.

May 3 | 8am-3pm | DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham |  More
Join us for the first Wednesday Drop-In Clinic for consultations in Biostats, Epidemiology and Research Design (BERD)Biorepository Bionutrition , and  Clinical Research Unit . Please bring your laptop and study related questions.

May 3 | 11:30am-1pm | PCAMS | More
Dr. Scott J. Weir, Director, Institute for Advancing Medical Innovation, and Translational Research Professor, University of Kansas Medical Center, presents the final Innovating in Healthcare topic.

May 3 |
4:45-6pm | PCAMS |  More
Presenters include Paul Harris, Director of Vanderbilt Office of Research Informatics at Vanderbilt University; Adrian Hernandez, Director of Health Services Outcomes Research at Duke University; Amy Kilbourne, Director of Quality Enhancement Research Initiative, VA Health Services Research and Development Program at University of Michigan Medical School; Michael Mugavero, Division of Infectious Disease Professor at UAB. Registration required.

May 4 | 8am-12pm | Edge of Chaos
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Penny Jester, Susan Branscum, Meredith Fitz-Gerald, and Leigh Powell will present "Organizational Tools." Earn AMA PRA Category 1 CME credit. GoToMeeting accessible.  

May 4 | 12-1pm | PCAMS 
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This hands-on training will help investigators learn how to access de-identified patient data, check study feasibility, develop hypotheses, and more. Registration required Attendees encouraged to obtain i2b2 access prior to training.

May 4 | 1-3pm | Cudworth 305 | More
Upcoming Events
ADDA Lecture Series: What is a Valid and Druggable Target?

May 9 | noon-1pm  | PCAMS
Bioinformatics Power Talks: Transcript Versus Gene Level-Quantification of RNA-seq Data: Improving the Accuracy of Differential Expression Analyses

May 10 | 10-11am  | Shelby 318
May 10  | 3-4pm | Finley Conference Center
May 12  | 1-3pm | 3rd Floor Dearth Tower
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
Registration required. Attendees encouraged to obtain i2b2 access prior to training.
May 16  1-3pm  Cudworth 305  Register
June 1  1-3pm  Cudworth 305  Register
June 20  1-3pm  Cudworth 305  | Register
UAB-HudsonAlpha Center for Genomic Medicine Seminar
May 17 | 3-4pm | Finley Conference Center
CCTS Research Seminar Series: STEMI Study Challenges: Enrolling in the Emergency Department
May 18 | 1-2pm | PCAMS
UAB Research Orientation Program
May 25 | 8am-12pm | PCAMS
CCTS Research Seminar Series: Protocol Deviations: How They Can Work for You 
June 1 | 1-2pm | PCAMS
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
CCTS Research Seminar Series: What Resources Do You Need? 
June 15 | 1-2pm | PCAMS
UAB Research Orientation Program
June 22 | 8am-12pm | PCAMS
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