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CTSI Update

TL1 Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships in Regenerative Medicine

We are delighted to announce that the BU CTSI will support several predoctoral and postdoctoral fellows as part the CTSI training program in Regenerative Medicine. Students and Faculty interested in this support, please see the required application materials below. Applications are due by April 26, 2024.


The BU CTSI TL1 Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships in Regenerative Medicine are committed to increasing the diversity of the research workforce and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented, racial, and ethnic groups (UREGs). Please note that the open predoctoral and postdoctoral TL1 trainee slots will only be supported for one year. See Full RFA Here

Reminder

2024 Research Partnership Scholars Grant

Application due date: Apr. 19, 2024


The BU CTSI's Community Engagement Program is excited to announce the launch of Cycle 3 of our Research Partnership Scholars Grant. This grant provides funding for community and academic researchers to build relationships in preparation for a community engaged research project. See Full RFA Here

Funding Opportunities

NOT-CA-24-035


Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Administrative Supplements for Assessing and Enhancing Survivorship Care


National Cancer Institute (NCI)

RFA-NS-24-017


BRAIN Initiative: Clinical Studies to Advance Next-Generation Devices for Recording and Modulation in the Human Central Nervous System (UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)


National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

RFA-AG-25-017


Exploring Proteogenomic Approaches to Unravel the Mechanisms of Mis-Folded Protein Accumulation in Tauopathies (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)


PAR-24-121


Institutional Training Programs to Advance Translational Research on Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and AD-Related Dementias (ADRD)


National Institute on Aging (NIA)

NOT-TR-24-015


Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Administrative Supplements to NCATS CTSA Program KL2/K12 Institutional Career Development Awards as part of the INCLUDE (Investigation of Co-occurring Conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndrome) Project


National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)

PAR-24-162


Pilot Studies of Biological, Behavioral and Social Mechanisms Contributing to HIV Pathogenesis Within the Mission of NIDDK (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)


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

PAR-24-167


Utilizing Equipment to Study Environmental Extrinsic Factors and Enhance Rigor and Reproducibility of Animal Research (R24, Clinical Trials Not-Allowed)


Division of Program Coordination, Planning and Strategic Initiatives,

Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP)

NOT-DA-25-031


Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Saving Lives: Integrating Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) into HIV Prevention and Care Settings for People Who Use Addictive Substances


NOT-AI-24-022


Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Chemical Countermeasures Research Program (CCRP) Administrative Supplements to Promote the Development of Pediatric Research Models of Chemical Injury and Medical Countermeasures Discovery


RFA-AI-23-077


Center of Excellence for Systems Modeling of Infection and Immunity across Biological Scales (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)


National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

RFA-AT-24-007


Limited Competition: Research Resource for Natural Product Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Data


National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

News Highlights

A Window into Placental Development During Pregnancy

Imaging method allows for unprecedented view of developing mouse placenta in real time


In pregnancy, the placenta is a transient yet crucial organ, supplying the fetus with oxygen and nutrients essential for survival. While its function is critical, there is still much about the placenta that we do not fully understand, including the intricacies of its development. Read More

Severe Lung Infection During COVID-19 Can Cause Damage to the Heart


Research has shown that over 50% of people who get COVID-19 experience some inflammation or damage to the heart. But, scientists were unsure if the damage occurs because the virus infects the heart tissue itself, or because of systemic inflammation triggered by the body. Read More

Upcoming Events

Crossing Boundaries in Clinical and Translational Science

Mar. 27, 2024 | 12–2pm | Via Zoom


Crossing boundaries includes developing research questions/conducting research that involves interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary concepts, tools, and techniques as well as stories of adaptation as a result of research boundaries/limitations/roadblocks. Learn More

Biostatistics Symposium: Challenges

and Opportunities in the Choice of Outcome Measures in Clinical Research

Apr. 5, 2024 | 9 am–3 pm | Boston, MA


This symposium will focus on the challenges in choosing outcomes for clinical studies that evaluate treatments for disease and provide the necessary evidence to inform decision-making in clinical practice. Learn More

i2b2: Digital Twin and the Future

of AI in Medicine

Jun. 24-25 | 8am–5 pm | Boston, MA


The i2b2 annual symposium brings together experts on AI, Chat-GPT in medicine,

i2b2 network integration and enhancements

(UI, OMOP, and Snowflake), and many enlightening talks from our i2b2 user community. Learn More

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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