CTSI Update: Reminders

CTSI Career Development Program KL2 Fellowship Funding NOI Deadline: Dec.15, 2022 We are delighted to announce that the BU CTSI will support One (1) KL2 scholar for a Career Development Award. The two-year appointment will be effective as of April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025. Learn More Advance Gender Equity for Women in the Biomedical Sciences Proposals Deadline: Nov. 15, 2022 We seek innovative scholarly biomedical research or educational projects conducted by faculty in the Chobanian & Avedisian SOM, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Engineering. Learn More. BU CTSI NIH Diversity Supplement Matching Initiative Fill out an Interest Form The BU CTSI is committed to increasing our institution’s biomedical researcher diversity by connecting eligible early career scientists with Principal Investigators who have grants eligible for Diversity Supplements. Learn More The BU CTSI Voucher Program Applications are Accepted on a Rolling Basis. This 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 consultation services. Learn More

Funding Opportunity

NIH Seeks the Next Generation of COVID-19 Diagnostics Deadline extended to Oct. 31, 2022 The National Institutes of Health recently issued two new funding opportunities for diagnostic test manufacturers to develop the next generation of COVID-19 tests, with a major focus on accessibility. Learn More

News Highlights

Volunteers Needed: Study on Mindfulness & Exercise for Knee Pain Boston University is recruiting people with knee pain to participate in a clinical trial that will test a 12-week group-based mindful exercise or only exercise treatments delivered online via Zoom. Check your eligibility here. Pandemic Origins and a One Health Approach to Preparedness and Prevention: Solutions Based on SARS-CoV-2 and Other RNA Viruses RNA viruses, especially those with a propensity to mutate and/or recombine among strains affecting multiple host species, pose a “clear and present danger. Read More  Advancing Translational Science Education The field of translational science is now poised for rapid growth through application of recent translational innovations to new research challenges. Read More

Upcoming Course & Workshop Series

NCATS Online Course in Preclinical Translational Science Oct. 26 – Dec. 13 Translational science is an emerging field that identifies scientific and operational principles to enhance the efficiency of translational research. In this course, students will learn preclinical translational science principles. Learn More Raising a Resilient Scientist Series Nov. 9, 2022 Five units, covering communication, resilience, inclusivity, conflict and feedback, and trainee wellbeing. Learn More Investing in the Future of MedTech Nov. 10, 2022, 5:30-7:30 pm 260 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA Industry veterans will share their insights on the current temperature and dynamics in the MedTech funding arena and will provide funding advice for entrepreneurs and discuss how best to communicate science and share solutions. 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.

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