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Now more than ever, we need a pool of qualified Research Professionals to address the COVID-19 Crisis.The CTSI Research Job Connection (RJC) includes a pool of research professionals across BU and BMC who are interested in working extra hours or in a new position due to recent changes made to clinical trial research. If you are interested in being matched with Investigators or Study Teams looking for qualified Research Professionals, please register below.
New Funding Opportunities
Fast-Track Program for COVID-19 Test
Development and Distribution
The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) is urgently soliciting proposals and can provide up to $500M across multiple projects to rapidly produce innovative SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic tests that will assist the public’s safe return to normal activities .

News & Upcoming Webinars
NIAID Strategic Plan Details
COVID-19 Research Priorities
A new strategic plan from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, details the institute’s plan for accelerating research to diagnose, prevent and treat COVID-19.

NIH Mobilizes National Innovation Initiative for COVID-19 Diagnostics

The National Institutes of Health today announced a new initiative aimed at speeding innovation, development and commercialization of COVID-19 testing technologies, a pivotal component needed to return to normal during this unprecedented global pandemic.

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Using the ACT Network to Gain
Insight into COVID-19
The  Accrual to Clinical Trials (ACT) Network  is an NIH/NCATS funded clinical informatics platform allowing users to query de-identified EHR data across the CTSA consortium on May 5 at 4:00 pm EDT .

COVID-19 Notice of Special Interest Webinars

Office of Strategic Coordination staff will host a technical assistance webinar to answer prospective applicants questions on May 6 at 4:00-5:00 PM EDT.


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