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9th Annual Translational Science Symposium
In Memory of David Seldin, MD, PhD
January 26-27, 2021. Online Event (via Zoom)
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Call for Poster Abstracts
For All Areas of Translational Research
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Center for Implementation and Improvement Sciences (CIIS) Fellowship
In order to build institutional capacity in Implementation and Improvement in the absence of formal “Implementation Science” training programs, CIIS now offers an Implementation Science Fellowship (CIIS Fellowship). During the fellowship, CIIS Fellows will:
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- Learn theory, qualitative, and quantitative research skills through seminars, formal coursework, and hands-on immersion in IS research projects.
- Lead 1-2 implementation/improvement science projects in their content area of interest.
- Lead or participate in other CIIS projects that target specific learning points and methodological skills.
- Following fellowship, return to their respective Departments with new skills and become local leaders in Implementation and Improvement Sciences
- Devote 50-80% FTE during the 2 year fellowship towards training and applied research in implementation and improvement science
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The BU CTSI Voucher Program - Accepting Application on a Rolling Basis |
The BU CTSI Voucher Program is designed to support the short-term needs of research investigators that are not otherwise covered by grants. Vouchers are intended to enable preliminary work, to generate data for new or ongoing projects and/or to secure fee-based core services for expert consultation services (such as biostatistics & data management) with the ultimate goal of furthering clinical and translational research.
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New Funding Opportunities |
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NIMHD Supports Health Disparities Research in Immigrant Populations |
Two new funding opportunities from NIMHD and other NIH Institutes support multidisciplinary research to address the specific underlying causes and mechanisms of health disparities and health advantages among immigrant populations:
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PAR-21-080: Addressing the Etiology of Health Disparities and Health Advantages Among Immigrant Populations (R01 Clinical trial not allowed)
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PAR-21-081: Addressing Health Disparities Among Immigrant Populations Through Effective Interventions (R01 Clinical trial optional)
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Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Tailoring Follow-up Care for Survivors Using Risk-Stratified Pathways
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Cellular Cancer Biology Imaging Research (CCBIR) Program (U54, Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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Development of Innovative Informatics Methods and Algorithms for Cancer Research and Management (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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NICHD Data and Safety Monitoring Guidelines for Extramural Clinical Trials and Clinical Research
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
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National Institute of Neuroscience (NINDS)
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Physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models to aid the development of generic dermatological products
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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NHLBI Program Project Applications (P01 Clinical Trial Optional)
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Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Stimulating Intervention Research to Reduce Cardiopulmonary Impacts of Particulate Matter in Air Pollution among High-Risk Populations
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
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Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Urgent Competitive Revisions for Research on Critical Threats to Public Health in Large-Scale Population Cohorts
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
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Due: December 16, 2020. Funding: Up to $60,000/year. Project period: 3 years. Purpose: Develop therapies to prevent the transition from pre-leukemia to leukemia for patients with RUNX1-FPD.
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Community Engagement at CTSA Hubs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
NCATS recently launched a new Community Engagement webpage showcasing COVID-19 CE activities taking place at CTSA Hubs. The goal is to have a one-stop-shop with up-to-date information about activities underway that are making a difference in communities around the nation during this pandemic. Read More
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Informatics Community Using EHR Data to Answer COVID-19 Questions: Featuring the Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) & Critical Care/Ventilation/Multi-organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS) Domain Teams
N3C data can be utilized to understand COVID-19's impact on health, facilitate the collection of pilot data for grant submissions, train algorithms on larger datasets, and use tools for large-scale COVID-19 data. Read More
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Pfizer and BioNTech Update Their Promising COVID-19 Vaccine Result
As opposed to the vague initial report last week that their vaccine had greater than 90% efficacy, Pfizer and BioNTech are providing more specific data now that the study has reached enough COVID-19 cases to end.
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Baricitinib Plus Remdesivir Shows
Promise for Treating COVID-19
The combination of baricitinib (an anti-inflammatory drug) and remdesivir (antiviral) reduced the time to recovery for people hospitalized with COVID-19, according to clinical trial results published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Read More.
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NIH-funded Tool Helps Organizations
Plan COVID-19 Testing
Online calculator computes costs of testing & offers strategies for preventing infections in schools and businesses. Read More.
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How the SARS-CoV-2 Virus Hijacks and Rapidly Causes Damage to Human Lung Cells
As soon as the SARS-CoV-2 enters the lung cells, it rapidly begins to exploit the cell’s core resources, which are otherwise required for the cell’s normal growth and function. Read More.
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All of Us: Partnering Together for the Future of Precision Medicine
This first phase of genotyping DNA analysis will provide insights into their genetic ancestry and four traits, including bitter taste perception and tolerance for lactose. Read More.
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13th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination & Implementation in Health
Dec. 15 - 17, 2020
This year's conference focuses on bridging the gap between new research, practice, and policy and ensures that evidence will improve the health of individuals and communities.
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This workshop will highlight the state of the science in cannabis, cancer biology and prevention, pre-clinical and clinical cancer symptom, and treatment side-effect management. More Details Here.
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The Contagion Next Time
Dec. 16, 2020 at 2 - 3 p.m. EST
Hosted by dean and professor at BU SPH,
Dr. Sandro Galea will review major challenges & potential solutions and opportunities for inclusion across the lifespan and equip you with concrete tools to enhance inclusion and incorporation of life course methodology. Register Here.
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Implementing Your Research Project Within an Electronic Health Record (EHR) System
Dec. 16, 2020 at 12 - 1 p.m. EST
This talk will unpack what dedicated teams of informaticians have pioneered over the past decade. It will help the researcher understand a path forward for their research protocols. Register Here.
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How Can Leaders Build Confidence in SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines? Dec. 18, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. EST
Join this webinar for a discussion of promising strategies from the behavioral and social sciences to help promote the uptake of vaccines to prevent COVID-19. Register Here.
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Smart Health and Biomedical Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Data Science; Dec. 21, 2020 at 3 p.m. EST
Hosted by The National Science Foundation, this webinar is targets investigators who are interested in addressing technological and data science challenges. Register Here
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Survey From Our Fellow CTSA Hub |
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The Postgraduate Education team at Harvard Catalyst is conducting a survey to deepen our understanding of the research community and its educational needs. Start Survey Here
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Accelerating Discoveries Towards Better Health
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