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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The CCTS Voucher Award Program is renewed for the 2021 - 2022 Grant Year. Voucher applications will be accepted on a rolling basis beginning June 1, 2021. The current grant year ends May 31, 2022. To support new collaborations, the CCTS will award The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children's Hospital investigators up to $5,000 for projects involving researchers from two different colleges or institutions. The purpose of this voucher is to support interdisciplinary research and collaboration across colleges and between The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Collaboration Vouchers MUST include two investigators from two or more colleges or institutions (i.e. The Ohio State University + Nationwide Children's Hospital).
New in October 2021
Neuroscience Core Services Added to The CCTS Voucher Program
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Kidney disease is a major cause of morbidity in cats, especially as they age. Nutrition is arguably the most important aspect of kidney disease management. A patient's diet can slow the progression of the disease, minimize uremic symptoms, and improve quality of life.
We have a clinical trial where cats with kidney disease will be evaluated every 3 months for up to 1-2 years. During this time the trial will provide the study diet for free, and we will evaluate the progression of the disease.
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The Secondary Data Core brings together faculty and staff with a shared interest in use of existing data for scientific knowledge discovery to answer important questions in clinical practice, disease etiology and treatment, risk factors and predictive modeling, social determinants of health, learning health systems, health behavior, and health equity. Expertise in our group spans multiple areas and provides a centralized hub for collaboration including connecting investigators with informative data sources and like-minded colleagues, genesis and formulation of research hypotheses, innovative data exploration and discovery, rigorous study design considerations, development of grant proposals, writing analytic plans, and dissemination of study findings in an informative fashion.
Our group is interested in learning about your interests, needs, and experience with using secondary data for research purposes. Thhis survey will help us with our strategic planning. We appreciate your time and input.
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Congratulations to our new CCTS Trainees!
Our Path to K Scholars are Audra Hanners and Kai Xu. Both are doing research to benefit healthy lifestyles.
And we cannot forget about our other scholars! There are two more Path to K trainees, two KL2 trainees, and four TL1 trainees. Congratulations to everyone!
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To help grow your business, you'll need to find other like-minded entrepreneurs near you who might want to work together. StartupTree is our OSU-based entrepreneurship hub where you can communicate with other entrepreneurs, hear about local events, and discuss your business idea.
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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 a brief description of your idea or discovery to innovate@osu.edu [email] and a technology commercialization professional will contact you. Your technology commercialization team will help you navigate the commercialization process from start to finish.
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Want to discuss a new project?
Need help with a problem?
Want another set of eyes to look over your forms?
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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Get to know the staff at the CCTS with our monthly Staff Session highlight! This month, meet Alexa Benear!
Q: What is your current role at the CCTS?
A: I am the Research Budget Analyst for CCTS.
Q: How do you think the CCTS is impacting medicine?
A: CCTS is impacting medicine by helping to fund studies that can make a difference in the medical field and for society as a whole.
Q: What is one thing you want everyone to know about the CCTS?
A: The CCTS doesn’t just provide services for clinical research – we also provide opportunities for other disciplines (public health, veterinary medicine, etc.) and we have career development resources, too.
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Translational Science: Transformational Translational Science: Opportunities for Success is now accepting scientific session and poster proposals! Don't miss your chance to make a big impact on clinical and translational research.
Scientific session proposals are due Monday, November 1 and poster proposals are due Monday, November 29. Please visit our website to learn more about the submission portal, best practices, and more. We look forward to receiving your scientific session ideas and poster submissions!
Scientific Proposals Due: November 1, 2021
Poster Proposals Due: November 29, 2021
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Physician Scientist Retention in Research Grants are designed to provide OSUWMC physician scientists experiencing unanticipated increases in family caregiving responsibilities (such as those precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic) with timely research and career support that will help sustain their research careers.
The program is a collaborative effort between the OSU College of Medicine Physician Scientist Initiative and The Ohio State Center for Clinical and Translational Science, with funding also from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.
Release of RFA: November 1, 2021
Application Due: December 22, 2021
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Have you thought about applying for an NIH Extramural LRP award? Do you know someone that should?
Awardees can receive up to $100,000 of qualified educational debt repayment with a two-year contract.
The NIH LRPs are unique programs with tremendous benefit to early-stage researchers, so we strongly encourage those that were not successful in getting their applications funded to apply again.
Be sure to visit our website to take advantage of our resources and to learn more about eligibility requirements, application dates, and the benefits of receiving an NIH LRP award!
Opens: September 1, 2021
Closes: November 18, 2021
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The Ohio State University Center for Clinical and Translational Science is now accepting applications for the 2022 CCTS Pilot Translational & Clinical Studies Program (PTC) pilot research funding award. The theme of this request for applications (RFA) is social determinants of health. The goal of the PTC pilot research funding award is to fund highly meritorious research for the development of preliminary data to enable researchers to be competitive in applying for extramural funding.
Release Date: October 15, 2021
Pre-Application Due Date: December 1, 2021, midnight
Full Application Invitations: December 15, 2021
Mandatory Regulatory Consult with Rob Rengel [email]: Before January 15, 2022
Full Application Due Date: January 15, 2022
Notice of Award Date: April 1, 2022
Earliest Start Date: June 1, 2022
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The Ohio State University Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) Pilot and Collaborative Studies Program [external link] is pleased to announce a multi-track pilot RFP offered through the CCTS Community Engagement (CE) and Integrating Special Populations (ISP) Programs. All applications must be submitted through REDCap and uploaded as one complete PDF. This initiative aims to facilitate projects that include collaborative teams of researchers and stakeholders. There are three tracks of awards for the pilot program.
RFP Release: September 17, 2021
CCTS Regulatory Planning Meeting Deadline (required): must be scheduled by November 15, 2021 and completed by Friday, October 29, 2021. Contact Rob Rengel at Robert.Rengel@osumc.edu [email] to set up an initial meeting
Proposal Submission Deadline: Tuesday, November 30, 2021 by 11:59 PM
Notification of Award: February 5, 2022
Award Start Date: June 1, 2022
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Under the leadership of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) [external link], the CTSA Program supports a national network of medical research institutions — called hubs ― that work together to improve the translational research process to get more treatments to more patients more quickly.
Focus Group Dates:
October 28th at 4:00 pm
November 2nd at 8:00 am
November 5th at 11:00 am*
*The 11/5/2021 event is for research leaders and center directors only.
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This event is designed to demystify the NIH grant application, review, award and post-award processes and policies.
Register today and be sure to check out all of the networking opportunities taking place during the seminar, including new ways to chat one on one with NIH and HHS experts, interact with attendees, and make the most of the seminar.
Registration is free.
When: November 1, 2021 to November 4, 2021 8am-5pm EST
Where: Online
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Attend virtually or in-person for all or just some of the sessions! This year, the TDAI Forum’s theme is Data for Good – Ethically. The Forum aims to connect the entire OSU community with each other, as well as a variety of subject matter experts to stimulate intellectual exchange and interdisciplinary research, scholarship, and creative expression.
Other planned programming includes:
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A keynote presentation with Dr. Joanna J. Bryson, PhD [external link], Professor of Ethics and Technology, Hertie School of Governance, Berlin,
- A “State of the Institute” presentation with Dr. Tanya Berger-Wolf,
- Faculty-led/organized sessions exploring TDAI’s strategic directions including: (1) Responsible Data Science, (2) AI and Healthcare, (3) Art and Data, (4) Smart Mobility, (5) Environment and Sustainability and (6) Foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning,
- A poster session with awards for postdocs and students.
When: November 2, 2021 9am-5pm EST
November 3, 2021 9am-2pm EST
Where: Pomerene Hall & Online
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The Ohio State Center for Clinical and Translational Science presents "Tools of the Trade: Managing Your Research Teams, Projects, & Collaborations." From strategies for putting together the best research staff to getting the budget right, to getting the most out of collaborations, this program will help to set you up for research success.
Experienced research leaders from staff to faculty will present on: Hiring Your Research Team: Tips for Success; Managing Your Research Budget; Managing Your Research Collaborations.
This program is especially intended for junior faculty, postdocs, and graduate students. Staff involved in the clinical research process can also benefit.
When: November 3, 2021, 9am-11:30am EST
Where: Zoom
This event will be presented with automated closed captions. If you wish to request traditional CART services or other accommodations, please contact Stuart Hobbs [email] at 614-685-5972. Requests made up to 10 days before the event generally will allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this time.
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As researchers, physicians and faculty members, we are charged with leading the way, which can be daunting at times. Do you have teams of people you can turn to for support? Do you maintain high levels of energy throughout the week? Do you have a coach? Do you have the right tools in your toolkit to succeed in your role? This session, led by Carol R. Bradford, MD, MS, FACS [external link] , dean of The Ohio State University College of Medicine and vice president for Health Sciences at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, will provide you with pearls of wisdom to navigate your professional role.
She'll remind you of the power of building strong relationships both inside and outside of work, finding - and serving as - mentors and coaches, and practicing regular self-care. And she'll guide you to tools and resources you need to succeed and thrive in your role. Attendees will be able to describe the difference between a mentor and a coach; explain the value of serving as a well-being role model; and have resources to pave your path to success.
When: November 3, 3-4pm
Where: Online
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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.
The inaugural session will be Tuesday, November 9 and we will be demonstrating and discussing the new process for account requests mentioned above.
When: Second Tuesday of each month 11am-12pm, beginning November 9
Where: Teams
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Register now for a unique exploration of the strengths, opportunities, and challenges presented by remote trials. This free virtual workshop will feature keynote addresses by speakers from throughout the CTSA network and beyond in the morning followed by interactive "trial makeovers" in the afternoon.
When: November 9, 2021, 10am-5pm EST
Where: Online
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FAME Faculty Development
Karla Zadnik, OD, PhD, Dean, College of Optometry, will help participants understand the purpose and functioning of the IRB's at Ohio State and gain practical knowledge about submitting successful IRB proposals.
When: November 10, 3-4pm
Where: Online
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Are you a faculty mentor or would you like to be a mentor?
The Center for Clinical and Translational Science [external link] is presenting a mentoring workshop to develop your competency as a mentor. The training is designed to help faculty who mentor early career researchers, whether junior faculty, postdoctoral trainees, or graduate students, to become more effective research and career mentors. The workshop uses a case-based curriculum designed by the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experience in Research (CIMER) [external link] to "improve [mentoring] relationships at all career stages and promote cultural change that values excellence in research mentoring as a critical aspect of diversifying the research workforce."
When: November 15, 2021, 1pm-4pm EST
November 22, 2021, 1pm-4pm EST (must attend both sessions)
Where: Zoom
Space is limited to 25.
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The new Digital Accessibility Policy applies to all OSU faculty, staff, and student employees to ensure the equal access to digital information and services across the university. Please join the CCTS as Angela Bower, Digital Accessibility Coordinator for the College of Medicine discusses changes to the policy and current resources available.
When: November 17, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 AM
Where: Zoom
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Medical student mistreatment remains an unfortunate and avoidable element of the clinical learning environment at OSU. Ranging from the detrimental effects on individual students to the implications for accreditation of the College of Medicine as a whole, the issue of mistreatment warrants the attention of all faculty members.
At this session, we will explore medical student mistreatment - what it is, what it is not, what perpetuates the "cycle" - and will discuss the importance of a team-based approach to mitigating it.
When: November 17, 12-12:30pm EST
Where: Online
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The CCTS Translational Innovation Program [external link] is excited to announce the launch of the SBIR/STTR Path to Success Series in partnership with Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program [external link] as well as internal and external accelerator programs. FAST awards build the SBIR/STTR ecosystem and provides support and funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states.
Upcoming Webinars
SBIR/STTR 101 – Preparing an NSF proposal pitch
Date: November 17 12-1 PM CST
A general overview of the NSF SBIR/STTR program as well as a discussion about the components required to submit a successful pitch will be presented. This is a free, virtual event, but registration is required.
SBIR/STTR 101 – Budgets
Date: December 8 12-1 PM CST
A close look at budget development, writing budget justification, cost classification, planning costs, interpreting budget guidelines, etc. This is a free, virtual event, but registration is required.
SBIR/STTR 101 – Commercialization plan and Letters of Support
Date: January 26 12-1 PM CST
A general overview of what goes into a commercialization plan including customer discovery and identification, identifying market size and addressable market, path to market, IP plan, letters of support, etc. This is a free, virtual event, but registration is required.
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Develop skills in preclinical or clinical trial design, toxicology, safety or clinical pharmacology, or advance your career in research administration.
Ohio State’s 100% online master's program: MS Translational Pharmacology is designed for students and clinicians with a bioscience or animal science background. Choose from one of two specializations: Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology or Clinical Pharmacology and Clinical Trial Design.
We are currently accepting applications through February 1, 2022 for Summer 2022 enrollment (classes begin in Mary 2022).
Online information session via Zoom
When: November 17, 2021 6:30pm EST
RSVP is Required to participate
Please contact Amy Cherry [email] to RSVP and for additional information needed to access the meeting.
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Free Air Force & Space Force SBIR/STTR Proposal Navigation Resources
Save the date for a free webinar on Air Force & Space Force SBIR/STTR Proposal Navigation Resources. This event will be hosted by Parallax Advanced Research in collaboration with The Ohio State University Technology Commercialization Office (TCO).
When: November 29, 1pm EST
Where: Online
Registration details will be posted on the CCTS Translational Innovation Program page under Path to Success Series [external link].
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Join to hear the invention story of an amazing team of inventors from Nationwide Children's Hospital. Featured innovation resources will be The Office of Technology Commercialization, NCH Technology Development Fund and CCTS Voucher Program's support of technology development and commercialization.
The title of the November showcase will be “Hear Me Read – A Novel Digital Storybook Intervention Platform for Children with Hearing Loss”.
When: November 30, 12pm EST
Where: Online
Registration information will be coming soon on our event page [external link].
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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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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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Click on the social media icons to be directed to our 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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