CTSI Update
Research investigators can learn more about and are encouraged to use the CTSI’s Offerings & Resources aimed to ensure the success of their translational research projects. Learn More
Reminders

The BU CTSI Needs Your Help!


In preparation for designing an Element E for the upcoming CTSI renewal, we are seeking ideas for multi-disciplinary, team-based translational science projects. Learn More
The BU CTSI Voucher Program
Applications are Accepted on a Rolling Basis.

The Voucher Program supports the short-term needs of investigators that are not otherwise covered by grants. Vouchers are intended to enable preliminary work, generate data for new or ongoing projects, and/or secure fee-based core services for expert consultation services.
Call for Entrepreneurial Expertise

We seek to identify and help potential entrepreneurs early in the discovery process navigate the pitfalls of commercialization. Specifically, we are searching for experienced faculty entrepreneurs to be part of a cadre of experts willing to provide guidance for new entrepreneurs. Learn More
Funding Opportunities

Proposals Due:
Jun.15, 2022

Awards: $1,250,000 for 3 years, at the rate of up to $500,000 per year. 

The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group requests proposals for Allen Distinguished Investigator awards for technological innovation for protein lifespan research. There will be up to four awards made for up to $5M in total research funding (no indirect costs supported).

Applications Open:
Jun. 15, 2022

Award: $30,000 for one year to independent investigators at any career stage researching new directions in gastroenterology- or hepatology-related areas.

The objective of this AGA Research Foundation Pilot Research Award is to provide funds to early career investigators to help establish their research careers or to support projects that represent new research directions for established investigators.


Applications Due: Jun.15, 2022

  • Friedenberg Mentored Clinician Scientist Grant ( $20K over one year)

  • OREF Skeletal Metastases and Pathological Fractures Research Grant in Collaboration with the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society ($25K over one year)

  • OREF/OTA Enhancing Recovery from Soft-Tissue Injury Occurring in Conjunction with Skeletal Trauma Research Grant funded by Arthrex ($150K over two years)
News Highlights
Research to Address the Real-Life Challenges of Opioid Crisis

The opioid crisis, which worsened during the pandemic and now involves the scourge of fentanyl, claims more than 70,000 lives each year in the United States. But throughout the pandemic, NIH has continued its research efforts. Read More
Intranasal Proteins Could Protect Against COVID-19 Variants

In this study, the aim is to develop proteins that could potently neutralize a range of SARS-CoV-2 variants. Spike has three RBDs. A protein that could bind all three at once, the scientists reasoned, might work against more diverse variants. Read More
Why Do Some People Get Sicker than Others from COVID?

Age and other health conditions increase the risk of getting really sick, but a new study suggests that those who escape the worst symptoms might also have the right balance of a type of immune cells called macrophages. Read More
Scientists Identify Characteristics to Better Define Long COVID

One reason long COVID is difficult to identify is that many of its symptoms are similar to those of other diseases and conditions. A better characterization of long COVID could lead to improved diagnoses and new therapeutic approaches. Read More
Upcoming Events
Promoting Behavioral Health Equity
May 25, 2022, 4 pm

Hear from the experts about their work related to community engaged interventions. Learn More
NCATS Online Course in Translational Science in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Jun. 15 – Aug. 2, 2022

The course describes in detail a range of recent and ongoing research activities — from preclinical to clinical to population health — that were led or supported by NCATS in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Learn More
The Funding Acknowledgement
The Funding Acknowledgement guides recipients of BU CTSI services, resources, or funding for projects or research through the grant citation process. All recipients are required to cite our grant number in associated presentations and journal publications.