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NCATS’ role in finding and testing metformin as a treatment for COVID-19 has spanned the entire drug development process — from early observational studies to large-scale clinical trials. Now, the Accelerating COVID-19 Therapeutic Interventions and Vaccines (ACTIV) partnership’s ACTIV-6 clinical trial, overseen by NCATS, is testing metformin as an outpatient treatment for people with mild-to-moderate COVID-19. Metformin’s addition to the nationwide ACTIV-6 testing lineup could bring clarity to the drug’s value in treating COVID-19 and potentially preventing long COVID.
Photo courtesy of NIAID
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To facilitate innovative research, the CCTS will award vouchers to Ohio State and Nationwide Children's Hospital investigators worth up to $3,000. To support new collaborations, the CCTS will award Ohio State and Nationwide Children's Hospital investigators up to $5,000 for projects involving researchers from two different colleges or institutions.
The voucher program is open through July 31, 2024, and processes applications on a rolling basis.
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Applications are now being accepted for a unique three-year postdoctoral fellowship, offered jointly by NCATS and the FDA. Fellows train at both the NCATS internal research labs and the Food and Drug Administration, and develop their skills in both preclinical translational science and regulatory science.
Fellows are expected to spend three years in combined training at the FDA and NCATS. It is anticipated that fellows will spend 12 to 18 months of the fellowship at the FDA and the remainder of the fellowship at NCATS. The exact timing of the transition between the two agencies will be project and mentor dependent.
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The CCTS uses Meta (previously known as Facebook) advertising and has successfully run over 300 Meta ads that have generated over 19 million impressions since 2019. Brooke Crockett, of the CCTS marketing and communications department, has become an expert in the field of Meta advertising as a recruitment strategy while adapting to Meta's rapidly changing rules and regulations.
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ResearchMatch Virtual "Interviews" | |
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To demystify the research process and put a face to the researchers that use ResearchMatch, a team at Vanderbilt University has started conducting short, informal, virtual interviews with researchers from across the country.
These short videos provide an opportunity for our ResearchMatch researchers to share about their field of study, why research is important and how it makes an impact.
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Recruitment and Retention ResearchMatch Recognition | |
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Mary Becker, Recruitment and Retention manager at the CCTS, was recently featured in this month's edition of ResearchMatch Liaison. In it, she talks about the success the recruitment program has seen by running social media ads promoting ResearchMatch.
"Overall, the campaign saw its highest engagement and return on investment (ROI) among older age groups, especially individuals over 65."
Congrats, Mary, for this recognition!
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The Community Engagement team provides supportive services to researchers and stakeholders to facilitate meaningful partnerships across the research lifecycle to achieve health for all. The team is led by Pamela Salsberry, PhD, and supported by Jeff Grever (Central Ohio) and Beverly Stringer (southeast, Appalachia Ohio). The community engagement team is here to assist with building relationships between the research community and the community stakeholders.
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The CCTS Funding Opportunities and Events | |
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How to Write an Impactful NIH R01/R21/R03 Grant: A Reviewer's Perspective
Learn tips on how to write an impactful Specific Aims page, respond to critiques for a resubmission introduction and general guidelines about the research strategy for NIH R01/R21/R03 grants. Learn how to consider the reviewer's perspective of how the five scored criteria determine the impact score and how a study section is conducted.
When: December 12, 2023, 4 - 5 p.m. EST
Where: In-person, Meiling Hall, Room 234
370 W. 9th Ave. Columbus, OH 43210
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Writing an Impactful Specific AIMS Page
Need additional help writing a clear and concise specific aims page for your research proposal? This workshop will provide tips and tricks for crafting a compelling aims page that will grab the attention of grant reviewers.
When: January 23, 2024, 4 - 5 p.m. EST
Where: In-person, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Center
1645 Neil Ave. Columbus, OH 43210
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This workshop uses a case-based, discussion-oriented curriculum designed by the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experience in Research (CIMER). The training is designed to help faculty who mentor early career researchers, especially junior faculty, to become more effective research and career mentors.
When: December 8, 2023, noon - 4 p.m. EST
Where: Nationwide Children's Hospital, Research Building 3, Room WB 1110
700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205
When: February 20 and 27, 2024, 10 a.m. - noon EST
Where: Zoom
When: April 30 and May 7, 2024, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. EST
Where: In-person at The Ohio State University CCTS, Prior Hall, Suite 260, 376 W. 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
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Do you have an upcoming NIH proposal due? Join us to learn about the newly implemented NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) policy, including the requirement to submit a DMS plan with all new applications and renewals. Compliance with the submitted and accepted plan will be assessed, and non-compliance can impact future funding.
When: December 20, 2023, 2 - 3:30 p.m. EST
Where: Online
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This online, two-hour "Researcher Coaching" workshop is designed for faculty members at The Ohio State University College of Medicine to enhance their coaching skills and engage in productive conversations with colleagues.
When: January 19, 2024, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. EST
Where: Online
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Good mentoring is crucial to graduate student success. If there are difficulties in the mentoring relationship, mentees often do not know how to find help. At this in-person program, a panel of experienced faculty research mentors will address challenges mentees face, including examples submitted by Ohio State mentees. The panel will discuss best practices and advice to help resolve these issues.
When: February 27, 2024, 2 - 3:30 p.m. EST
Where: Dorothy M. Davis Lung and Heart Research Institute
473 W 12th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
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700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts
Nationwide Children's Hospital
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Trying to communicate with and fulfill the needs of our little ones before they have any speech or language be frustrating at times. Baby sign language is a way to communicate with your baby effectively, and you can begin introducing signs as early as infancy.
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External Funding Opportunities and Events | |
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REDCap Office Hours via Zoom
When: Every Monday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Every Wednesday, 1 - 3 p.m.
REDCap Training Resuming
The CCTS, in coordination with the department of Research Information Technology (RIT), conducts monthly training sessions via Microsoft Teams.
There are four modules of training based on the role(s) a user will have within REDCap. Registration for each session opens two weeks prior to the session.
When: Last Wednesday of each month, noon - 1 p.m. EST
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This month's topic is REDCap Creative Uses 2.0.
The monthly topics will be posted on the REDCap blog.
Advance registration is requested.
When: Second Tuesday of each month, 11 a.m. - noon
Where: Zoom
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Read about the latest translational science news, opportunities and announcements in the latest edition of the NCATS e-Newsletter and the NIH's Weekly Funding Notice. | Learn more about PCORI through their blog, video room, news releases and other resources. | |
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Publications supported by the CCTS are required to cite The Ohio State University Center for Clinical and Translational Science. | |
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