Did You Know?
Several NCATS Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding opportunities are currently open, including a 2017 Omnibus grant for Phase I, II, IIB, and Fast Track competing renewals as well as grants supporting tool and technology development for single cell analysis, cell line identification, and nucleic acid therapeutics. The next deadline for applications is
Jan. 5, 2018.
Set up a CCTS Nascent Projects Panel and go for it!
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CCTS Experts in Disparity Research Make the News
Our CCTS team comprises several investigators who are working hard to move the needle on health disparities, a major focus of the CCTS mission. Join us in cheering on Drs. Mona Fouad, Kenneth Saag, and Isabel Scarinci in their efforts to reduce disparities in obesity, gout, and cancer
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Making Headlines: How Scientists Can Work Successfully with the Media
Our latest Training Interdisciplinary & Emerging Research Scholars (TIERS) event featured UAB Media Relations Specialist Bob Shepard, who discussed how the media works, why scientists should care, and what they need to do (and not do) to ace an interview
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The CCTS External Advisory Committee (EAC) met last week, gathering for a day-long discussion in preparation for a May 2018 NCATS submission deadline. We thank our six EAC members as well as UAB School of Medicine Dean Selwyn Vickers, MD; UAB Vice President of Research Christopher S. Brown, PhD; NCATS Program Officer Erica Rosemond, PhD; and the CCTS partners, experts, and staff who helped make the meeting a success
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The ADDA is accepting pre-proposals for two pilot grants of $50,000 in funding for up to 2 years. Only small molecule-directed efforts are eligible for funding at this time. All UAB and Southern Research investigators are eligible to apply. Applications are due Thur., Nov. 2, by noon. More
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The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) hubs promote advances in translational research and training at participating medical research institutions. This funding opportunity will enable innovative collaborations among CTSA hubs to overcome system-wide barriers to translational effectiveness.
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This Week's Learning Opportunities
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Oct. 16 | 10am-2pm | Edge of Chaos |
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Robin Lanzi, PhD, MPH, Professor of UAB Health Behavior and Scott Batey, PhD, MSW, LCSW, PIP, Assistant Professor at UAB Department of Social Work
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Oct. 16 | 12-1pm | Ryals Rm 407 |
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Accessing Clinical Data for Research with i2b2
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.
Oct. 17 | 1-3pm | Cudworth 305 | More
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Participation in case-based discussions around key aspects of the mentor-mentee relationship can prepare you to deal smoothly with a variety of common and less common mentoring challenges. Registration requested, walk-ins welcome.
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Oct. 18 | 11:30am-1pm | PCAMS |
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Nita Limdi, PharmD, PhD, MSPH, FAHA, Associate Professor of Neurology and Epidemiology at UAB, will discuss...
Oct. 18 | 3-4pm | Kaul Rm 266 |
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Penelope Jester, Meredith Fitz-Gerald,
Megan Pickering, Carla Perna, Cari Oliver, Alfreda Lewis, and Renee Clement will discuss
"Research 101: Process to Get Started or How To Start a Study Workshop (Steps to Activation)."
GoToMeeting available.
Oct. 19 | 11am-1pm | PCAMS |
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Registration requested, walk-ins welcome
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Oct. 26 | 8am-12pm | School of Health Professions Rm 640
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I-Corps Four Week Training Kickoff
Oct. 27 |
9:30-11am |
i-Lab at Innovation Depot
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Registration requested, walk-ins welcome
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Registration required. Attendees encouraged to obtain i2b2 access prior to training.
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Faculty Development Workshop: Teaching Controversial Topics
Registration required
Nov. 6 |
11:30am-1:30pm | 4:30-6:30pm |
Volker Hall Rm 302
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CCTS Research Seminar Series: Round Table: Brown Bag
Nov. 7 |
12-1pm |
West Pavilion Conference Center-B
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Registration requested, walk-ins welcome
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Registration requested, walk-ins welcome
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Registration requested, walk-ins welcome
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Registration requested, walk-ins welcome
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CCTS Research Seminar Series: ACRES
Dec. 7 |
12-1pm |
PCAMS | GTM available
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CCTS Research Seminar Series: Round Table: Brown Bag
Dec. 12 |
12-1pm |
West Pavilion Conference Center-B
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CCTS Clinical Trials Lunch & Learn
Registration required
Dec. 19 |
11:30am-12:45pm | Spain Auditorium
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