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Session 3: Recruitment and Retention of Populations Underrepresented
and Historically Excluded from Research
Mar. 25, 2021, 12 - 1 p.m.
Presented by Caroline J. Kistin, MD, MSc, Jocelyn Antonio,
Sarah Bagley, MD, MSc, & Katherine Bright, MA
The goal of this series is to provide an understanding of the ethical background, regulatory knowledge, and models of best practices for conducting research when the participants represent special populations and vulnerable subjects.
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CTSI Translational Science Poster Session - Save the Date |
Please join us on March 16th from 3 pm to 5:30 pm for the 9th Annual CTSI Translational Science Poster Session. Posters from all areas of translational research will be presented. Look for the list of Poster Abstracts next week.
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To see information, summaries, and photos from our previous symposia, please click here.
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Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Urgent Competitive Revisions to IDeA and NARCH Programs for SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance Studies
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
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Multi-disciplinary Machine-assisted, Genomic Analysis and Clinical Approaches to Shortening the Rare Diseases Diagnostic Odyssey (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)
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Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Small Business Initiatives for Innovative Diagnostic Technology for Improving Outcomes for Maternal Health
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB)
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Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Telehealth Strategies for Individuals with HIV and Substance Use Disorders
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
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Notice of National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Participation in PAR-21-145, “Research on Biopsychosocial Factors of Social Connectedness and Isolation on Health, Wellbeing, Illness, and Recovery.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
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NIH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (Parent R13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Eye Institute (NEI)
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Apply to be a DATA Scholar by April 9
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Data Science Strategy (ODSS) Data and Technology Advancement (DATA) National Service Scholar Program is seeking experienced data and computer scientists and engineers to tackle challenging biomedical data problems with the potential for substantial public health impact. More Details Here
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NCI Study Finds that People with SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies May Have a Low Risk of Future Infection
This finding may explain why reinfection appears to be relatively rare, and it could have important public health implications, including decisions about returning to physical workplaces, school attendance, the prioritization of vaccine distribution, and other activities. Read More
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Sequencing Based Surveillance
Helps Fight COVID-19
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) provides an effective, unbiased way to identify new coronavirus strains and other pathogens without prior knowledge of organisms Read More
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Collecting Data About COVID-19
Related Brain Symptoms
"We know that COVID-19 can disrupt multiple body systems but the effects of the virus and the body’s response to COVID-19 infection on the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscle can be particularly devastating, and contribute to the persistence of disability even after the virus is cleared." Read More
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Monoclonal Antibodies Against MERS Coronavirus Show Promise in Phase 1 NIH-Sponsored Trial
A placebo-controlled Phase 1 clinical trial of two monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) directed against the coronavirus that causes Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) found that they were well-tolerated and generally safe when administered simultaneously to healthy adults. Read More
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The Global Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Stroke Care and Mechanical Thrombectomy Volumes
There was a global decline in stroke hospitalizations, intracranial hemorrhage admission volumes, and mechanical thrombectomy procedures associated with the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
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Implementation Science Journal Club
Mar. 04, 2021, 1 - 2 p.m.
Join us for the CIIS Implementation Science Journal Club!
CIIS Co-Directors, Drs. Mari-Lynn Drainoni and Allan Walkey will facilitate a lively discussion on the study design, methods, and implications for research and practice. Register here!
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Town Hall on Medical Imaging and Data Resource Center
Mar. 12, 2021, 11 a.m.
Hosted at the University of Chicago, the Medical Imaging and Data Resource Center (MIDRC) is a large-scale, de-identified dataset of medical images of COVID-19 patients funded by the NIBIB, and includes support for research projects that capitalize on the valuable dataset it creates. The MIDRC data portal is now live and accepting your data contributions. Register here!
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Mar. 17, 2021, 3 - 4 p.m.
At this workshop for early-career faculty, participants will be introduced to the wide range of resources and support provided by BU's Federal Relations and Foundation Relations teams, with a focus on early-career funding roadmaps. Attendees can expect to walk away with critical tools for identifying and securing external funding for their research. More Details Here
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Webinar: COVID-19, Black
Communities, and Health Justice
Mar. 24, 2021, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Improving health equity calls for an acknowledgment of the ways in which white supremacy culture permeates health policies and practice at all levels, as well as taking collective action to develop systems that are led by antiracist change.
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Delve Into the World of Translational
and Clinical Research
Mar. 30, 2021 - Apr. 2, 2021
This year's scientific line-up consists of interactive workshops that focus on recent clinical trials, research studies, and topics that are top-of-mind for today's trainees, junior faculty, and senior scientists.
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Accelerating Discoveries Towards Better Health
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