May 12, 2017
 

Did You Know?
The Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI) of Southeast Wisconsin recently featured UAB kidney disease and transplant experts Drs. Bruce Julian (nephrology) and Jan Novak (microbiology) on its CTSI Discovery Radio show (WMSE 91.7 FM). Kidney failure disproportionately affects African, Hispanic, and Native Americans and is the 9th leading cause of death in the U.S., killing more people than prostate or breast cancer. Listen to the podcast version on the CTSI website to learn more about Julian and Novak's research, including the genetic influences of IgA nephropathy.  More
News/Announcements
May CCTS Forum Explores Public-Private Partnerships in Translational Science
At our fourth Innovating in Healthcare Forum, Dr. Scott Weir, director of the University of Kansas Medical Center's Institute for Advancing Medical Innovation, shared lessons learned in moving scientific discoveries from an academic medical setting into a commercialization pipeline.   More
We have updated our voucher program to provide up to $5,000 in direct research support to overcome small barriers in grant and peer-reviewed journal article development by accessing CCTS expertise in study design, data analysis, and clinical services.  More
Translational Bioinformatics Mini-Symposium Spotlights Collaborative Opportunities
More than 100 people attended this inaugural event, which showcased informatics projects in immunology, omics, and complex diseases like cancer and started a dialogue between bioinformatics and other disciplines (biostatistics, structural analytics, network medicine).   More
Funding Opportunities
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
JDRF Requests Applications for FY18 Training Awards
The awards range from $58,000 to $150,000 for Innovative, Training, and Career Development Grants. Awards for Strategic Research Agreements are "as approved." All applications must be relevant to JDRF's mission to prevent, cure, and improve quality of life for those with Type 1 diabetes. Most applications due June 28; Innovative applications due May 31.   More
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UAB HSF-GEF Request for Applications
The grants are intended to enhance the infrastructure of Academic Health Center's Patient-Oriented and Laboratory Research efforts, Clinical Care Program Development, and Medical Education Initiatives and for university wide projects by providing funding from the Health Services Foundation's General Endowment Fund.  Applications due June 30 .   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
Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for NCCIH Natural Product Early Phase Clinical Trials
The goal of this initiative, due to be published this month, is to support investigator-initiated early phase clinical trials of natural products (i.e., botanicals, dietary supplements, and probiotics).  Applications due Fall 2017 More
Next Week's Learning Opportunities
This course will provide the end user with a better knowledge of how to analyze their genomics data using various Linux (command line) based analytical tools. Hands-on activities include analyzing whole genome for causal variants, transcriptome for gene expression, and epigenetics for calling peaks in ChIP/ATAC-Seq. Registration required.

May 15-18 | 8:30am-12:30pm | Kaul More
CCTS will host an informational webinar about the National Science Foundation's I-Corps program, the premiere federally funded bioinnovation 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. 

May 15| 12-1pm | Webinar More
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 16 | 1-3pm | Cudworth 305 |  More
Join us for the third Wednesday Drop-In Clinic for consultations in Biostats, Epidemiology and Research Design (BERD), ClinicalTrials.gov requirements, and Institutional Review Board (IRB). No appointment necessary.  Please bring your laptop and study related questions.

May 17 | 11:30am-1pm | PCAMS | More
Dr. Eddy Shih-Hsin Yang, Professor and Vice Chair for Translational Sciences Department of Radiation Oncology at UAB, will discuss "Implementation of Precision Oncology at UAB." Dr. Rebecca Arend, Assistant Professor and Ob/Gyn-Gyn Oncology at UAB, will discuss "Ovarian Cancer Precision Medicine: A Primer." 

May 17 | 3-4pm | Finley Conference Center | More
Upcoming Events
UAB Research Orientation Program
May 25 | 8am-12pm | PCAMS
CCTS Research Seminar Series: IRB HSP Workshop 
June 1 | 12-1pm | School of Nursing Room LCR 102
Registration required. Attendees encouraged to obtain i2b2 access prior to training.
June 1  1-3pm  Cudworth 305  Register
June 20  1-3pm  Cudworth 305  | Register
July 6  1-3pm  Cudworth 305  | Register
July 18  1-3pm  Cudworth 305  | Register
I-Corps™ South Spring Regional Training Kickoff
Registration required
June 6 | 8am-4:30pm | UAB
CCTS June Forum
June 7 | 4:45-6pm | PCAMS
2017 Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference
June 9 | Georgia Aquarium | Atlanta, GA
Workshop - Achieving Rural Health Equity and Well-being: Challenges and Opportunities
Registration required
June 13 | 7am CT | Prattville, AL or Webcast
CCTS Research Seminar Series: Building a Budget- Part 2 
June 15 | 12-1pm | Volker Hall 1st  Floor Lecture Room D
UAB Research Orientation Program
June 22 | 8am-12pm | PCAMS
I-Corps™ South Spring Regional Training Finale 
June 27 | 8am-4:30pm | UAB
NCATS Advocacy Day - Partnering with Patients for Smarter Science
Registration required
June 30 | 9am-4pm | NIH
UAB & Auburn Brain Imaging Retreat
July 21-22 | Cheaha State Park | Alabama
Registration required
Sept. 24-27 | Birmingham, AL