CTSI Update: Reminders
BU CTSI Support for Affymetrix Microarray
or RNA Sequencing Experiments
Application Deadline: Mar. 11, 2022

Funding available to support translational research through subsidies that cover part of the cost of RNA sequencing projects in the BU Microarray and Sequencing Resource and the Single-Cell Sequencing Core. 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. Learn More
The 2021 BU CTSI Impact:
Noteworthy Achievements, Accomplishments, & Success Stories

"Our focus is improving the health of structurally marginalized populations. We strive to bridge the gaps across disciplines, schools, and departments to yield the very best translational science and translational research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of our Institute including recognizing the value of a diverse workforce and leadership, ensuring deep community partnerships, and developing strategies to engage diverse populations as research participants." Access Online Report Here
Funding Opportunities

Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Leveraging Data Science to Bring Actionable Insights for Substance Use Prevention and Treatment


Center for Coordination of Analysis, Science, Enhancement, and Logistics (CASEL) in Tobacco Regulatory Science (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Limited Competition for the Continuation of the Data Coordinating Center for the Diabetic Foot Consortium (U24 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Administrative Supplements for NCI Global Oncology Mentored Research


Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Administrative Supplements for NCI Division of Cancer Biology Research Programs

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): NIAID Administrative Supplement to Promote Discovery of Medical Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO)- IDeA States Pediatric Clinical Trials Network (ISPCTN) Program (Admin Supp - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Office of The Director, National Institutes of Health (OD)

Research on Community Level Interventions for Firearm and Related Violence, Injury and Mortality Prevention (CLIF-VP) (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)

Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR)
News Highlights
How Omicron’s Mutations Make it the Most Infectious Coronavirus Variant Yet

Omicron can be dangerous in a number of ways, including landing vulnerable people in the hospital and sickening large numbers of hospital staff at the same time. It is definitely milder, but that’s not a reason to chill. Read More
Relationship Between High-risk Alcohol Consumption and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Seroconversion

Alcohol consumption is an under-explored yet plausible risk factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection and transmission. Read More
Upcoming Events

Mar. 23, 2022, 12 - 1 pm

Are you looking for new funding opportunities for your pediatric medical research? Join this virtual workshop to learn more about the Thrasher Research Fund, located in Salt Lake City, which supports science that advances the diagnosis and treatment of children’s diseases. Read More

Mar. 31, 2022, 3 - 4 pm

Dissemination and implementation (D&I) research addresses complex problems and systems regularly relying on transdisciplinary collaboration in the research enterprise. While the question “How much evidence is enough evidence?” is often discussed, practical insights into “How much experience or expertise is enough?” have been less prominent. Read 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.