Did You Know?
The NIH recently clarified several definitions related to clinical trials
, e.g., "prospectively assigned," "intervention," and "health-related biomedical and behavioral outcome." NIH has also
posted an FAQ
that answers "in what circumstances is a mechanistic study considered a clinical trial?" what is an "ancillary study?" and "what is the difference between an observational study and an interventional study?"
Case studies
round out the list of new "living" resources to help investigators determine if their human subjects research meets the NIH definition of a clinical trial.
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ClinicalTrials.gov: What's New?
The CCTS Clinical Research Support Program updated a lunchtime crowd on the recent revision of the ClinicalTrials.gov website and how these changes are affecting investigators. From upload requirements to a helpful new checklist, find out the latest...and what's ahead.
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ADDA Releases Drug Discovery Award RFA
The Alabama Drug Discovery Award − a joint initiative between Southern Research, UAB School of Medicine, the Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the CCTS − will provide up to two pilot grants of $50,000 in funding annually for up to 2 years. Applications due Thur., Nov. 2, at noon.
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What makes a good news story? At our next TIERS event, UAB Media Specialist Bob Shephard will provide an overview of how the news media works, why scientists should care, and tips for acing a media interview. Mark your calendar for Thur., Oct. 12, 2:30. Register soon, space is limited.
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Registration will close this Thursday, Oct. 5. Don't miss the chance to share best practices and meet other health equity and social justice change agents at our 2017 CEI, which takes place at the BJCC on Friday, Oct. 6. You must be pre-registered to attend!
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Pfizer's CTI program pairs NIH researchers with Pfizer resources to pursue scientific and medical advances through joint therapeutic development. Goals include identifying biologic compounds with activity in a pathway or target of interest to both an NIH intramural researcher and to Pfizer, and moving the compounds into the clinic to test them.
Proposals due October 13. 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.
Application due Nov. 9 by 5pm. More
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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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This Week's Learning Opportunities
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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. 2 | 10am-2pm | Edge of Chaos |
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Ashley I. Niami, PhD, Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh and Society for Epidemiologic Research
, will discuss "G Computation to Adjust for Noncompliance in Randomized Trials: Estimating the Per Protocol Effect of Low-Dose Aspirin on Pregnancy Outcomes
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Oct. 2 | 12-1pm | Ryals Rm 407 |
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Oct. 4 | 11:30am-1pm | PCAMS |
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Randy Cron, MD, PhD, Director of Pediatric Rheumatology at UAB, will discuss "Macrophage Activation Syndrome - Kill or Be Killed."
Oct. 4 | 3-4pm | Kaul Rm 266 |
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Glenn D. Prestwich, PhD, Presidential Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, Research Professor of Biochemistry, and Director of Center for Therapeutic Biochemicals at The University of Utah, will discuss "Harnessing Hyaluronic Acid: From Cell Therapy to Reducing Inflammation."
Oct. 4 | 4-5pm | Webinar |
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Join us
for a demonstration of the Stanford d.school innovation by design thinking process, a human-centered approach to strategic problem solving. Bring your ideas for improving trainings for early stage investigators! GoToMeeting available.
Oct. 4 | 4:45-6pm | PCAMS
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Nicole Wright, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor in the Department of
Epidemiology at UAB, will discuss "Reducing Racial Disparities in Fracture Outcomes."
Oct. 5 | 11:45am-1:15pm | Medical Towers 634
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David Pollio, PhD, Distinguished Professor and Department Chair of UAB College of Arts and Sciences, will discuss "Being a Mentor or Being a Resource: What is the Difference?" GoToMeeting available.
Oct. 5 | 12-1pm | PCAMS | More
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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. 5 | 1-3pm | Cudworth 305 |
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2017 William Darden Lecture
This year's lecture will feature Dr. Emeran A. Mayer, executive director of the UCLA Center for Neurobiology of Stress; professor, Departments of Medicine, Physiology, and Psychiatry, at the David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA; and author of
The Mind-Gut Connection. Hosted by CCTS Partner University of Alabama's Department of Biological Sciences. His talk is on "Brain Gut Microbiome Interactions - Clinical Implications."
Oct. 5 | 5-6pm | North Lawn Hall, UA, Tuscaloosa |
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Registration requested, walk-ins welcome
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Oct. 11 | 3-4pm |
Kaul Rm 266
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Oct. 12 | 2:30-4:30pm |
PCAMS | GTM available
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Registration required. Attendees encouraged to obtain i2b2 access prior to training.
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Registration requested, walk-ins welcome
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Oct. 18 | 3-4pm |
Kaul Rm 266
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Registration requested, walk-ins welcome
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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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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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Application due October 15
January 8 - March 2 | 7 weeks online | 5 day in-person in New York City
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