The CCTS Investigator
Accelerating Discoveries Toward Better Health
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We would like to encourage you to share your thoughts in the planning of our next meeting. We strive to meet the needs of our CCTS Membership and can only do so with your feedback.
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Are you excited by a research idea, discovery, or insight that could have an impact on the world around us? If so, please let the Technology Commercialization Office (TCO) know! Email us a brief description of your idea or discovery and a technology commercialization professional will contact you.
Your technology commercialization team will help you navigate the commercialization process from start to finish. Want to learn more about how the TCO can support you? "TCO is here for you!" says Kevin Taylor, associate vice president of Technology Commercialization.
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CCTS Funding Opportunities and Events |
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To tell the story of your research in a way that connected with listening, the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) presents, Tools of the Trade: Communicating Science. This five-part series will provide practical and implementable skills to biomedical researchers to help them communicate their research.
Sessions include:
- April 13, 2022, 9 am-10 am EST: Discussing your Research in the Media
- April 19, 2022, 10 am-12 pm EST: A Tool, Not a Toy: Using Social Media to Advance your Research Career
- May 12, 2022, 10 am-11:30 am EST: Writing for Publication
- May 24, 2022, 10 am-12 pm EST: Creating Connections: Engage & Inspire Diverse Audiences through Effective Communication
- TBD: Poster Presentations: Best Practices for Design and Presentations
Sessions will be held throughout the months of April and May in a virtual format.
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COMOR-CT: Audit and Follow-Up Process
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This CRPTS session will share information about the College of Medicine Office of Research audit and follow-up process. It will be presented by Rachel Heffern, Senior Regulator Manager.
When: April 14, 2022 9am-10am EST
Where: Online
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The CCTS will host an on-site SoCRA certification examination. Individuals who meet eligibility requirements and wish to sit for the Certification.
If you have questions regarding eligibility or study sessions, please contact Karen Carter [email] with the CCTS.
Application Deadline: April 22, 2022
When: June 3, 2022, 9am-1pm EST
Where: James L045
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Join us at the April Inventor Showcase on Wednesday to be inspired and to learn more about the innovation journey and entrepreneurial pursuits of two undergraduate students, who are finalists of the brand new Buckeye Accelerator Award [external link] program. The President's Buckeye Accelerator supports Ohio State student business founders prepare to launch startups. The accelerator combines entrepreneurship skill building, mentorship, community building and funding with a structured process.
Accelerator applicants will first complete a six-week "Boost Camp" from January to March 2022. Six student founders from the Boost Camp will be selected for the year-long accelerator and awarded $50,000 to advance their startup concepts.
When: April 27, 2022 12pm-1pm EST
Where: Online
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Please join us for the 4th annual symposium hosted by the Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences. This year’s theme focuses on strategies to address equity and diversity challenges experienced by institutions across the national CTSA network. This is a hybrid event with opportunities to attend virtually or in-person.
The symposium will include a keynote panel comprised of three CTSA principal investigators:
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Professor of Medicine
Duke University
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L.E. Phillips and Lenora Carr Phillips Professor, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
University of Missouri-Kansas
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Director, The Ohio State University Center for Clinical and Translational Science
Professor of Medicine
The Ohio State University
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When: May 13, 2022 9am-12:30pm EST
Where: Online
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The Secondary Data Symposium is an annual experience for biostatisticians and clinical and scientific partners. This year, the theme is “Improving Health Outcomes with Use of Secondary Data.” The goal is to leverage secondary data in pursuit of creating a healthier future.
For all researchers, clinicians, and Ohio State faculty, this symposium will provide attendees with a detailed overview of what databases are already available. Along with that, the symposium will provide examples of studies and grants utilizing this data and will outline the resources available through the Secondary Data Core.
When: May 16, 2022 10am-3:30pm EST
Where: Online
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The work of the CCTS wouldn't be possible without our knowledgable program managers and administrative staff. View our full team here. [external link]
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This month, meet Smitha Sasindran!
Q: What is your role at CCTS?
A: I am the Program manager for ‘Integrating Special population’ in clinical research and also CCTS liaison between The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children's Hospital campuses.
Q: How do you think the CCTS is impacting medicine?
A: We are instrumental in advancing clinical and translational science ecosystem in OSU and NCH campuses. We have a great team at CCTS to develop, demonstrate and disseminate scientific innovations to our communities in Columbus and across Ohio.
Q: What is one thing you want everyone to know about the CCTS?
A: I would like the scientific community at OSU and NCH to know that we are here to work together with PIs and clinical research professionals to help in their translational research process and make sure they are well equipped to tackle scientific and operational problems that they encounter in the laboratories.
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This workshop will be designed for junior faculty members who are seeking information on how they can better build and maintain mentoring relationships and thereby taking control of their career development. Topics that will be discussed include characteristics of successful and failed mentoring relationships, the Cs of mentoring and building your own network of mentors, and strategies for getting the most out of one's mentoring relationships.
Facilitated by Jamilah Hackworth, EdD.
When: April 8, 2022 12pm-1:30pm
Where: Online
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This FREE to attend showcase highlights outstanding and innovative technologies developed by Ohio State faculty, students, and alumni. Join us for an evening of networking, drinks and hors d'oeuvres, that celebrates and supports tech entrepreneurs making an impact. Drinks and appetizers provided.
When: April 8th 2022, 6pm-8:30pm EST
Where: Longaberger Alumni House
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As an Associate Professor, sometimes it's hard to know when or if you are ready to be promoted to a Full-Professor. Join our panel of Professors as they discuss the steps, they took that led them to successfully be promoted to Professor.
CME: This event is certified for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
When: April 25, 2022 4pm-5pm EST
Where: Online
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External Funding Opportunities and Events |
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ResearchMatch [external link] brings together people who are trying to find research studies and clinical trials, and researchers who are looking for volunteers.
- ResearchMatch is a national volunteer registry that researchers at OSU can use to find potential volunteers at no cost.
- ResearchMatch is an effective, useful, and complementary recruitment tool that will help connect willing volunteers with researchers who are searching for appropriate volunteers to be placed in their research studies.
Researchers, if you are interested in learning how you can use ResearchMatch to recruit participants for your study, email Mary Becker [email] at the CCTS to learn more.
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REDCap Office Hours via Zoom
When: Every Monday 11am-1pm
Every Wednesday 1pm-3pm
REDCap Training Resuming
The Ohio State Center for Clinical and Translational Science, in coordination with the Department of Research Information Technology (RIT), conducts monthly training sessions via Microsoft Teams.
There are four modules of training based on the role(s) a user will have within REDCap. Registration for each session opens two weeks prior to the session.
When: Last Wednesday of each month 12pm-1pm
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We are pleased to announce a new format for receiving information and training on REDCap, Grand Rounds (RGR.) RGR will be held via Teams on the second Tuesday of each month from 11:00am-12:00pm. The monthly topics will be posted on the REDCap blog [external link]. Advance registration is requested.
When: Second Tuesday of each month 11am-12pm
Where: Teams
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Read about the latest translational science news, opportunities, and announcements in the latest edition of the NCATS e-Newsletter and the NIH's Weekly Funding Notice.
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Learn more about PCORI through their blog, video room, news releases, and other resources.
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Visit our website [external link] or click on the social media icons below to be directed to our social pages (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube)
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Publications supported by the OSU CCTS are required to cite the
OSU CCTS.
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