CLIC-CTSA Newsletter
THE SPOTLIGHT
CLIC Un-Meeting: Applications For Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence In Translational Science
On Saturday, June 1, 95 researchers, academic faculty, informaticians and clinicians from across the country gathered at the University of Rochester Medical Center to discuss applications for machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) in translational science. Attendees from 45 CTSA Program hubs in 27 states and D.C. convened to discuss the potential applications of AI and ML for translational science and forge new partnerships with the goal of leveraging technological innovations in research.
“There’s been this explosion of applying AI, machine learning, deep learning and algorithmic classification to problems in health and medicine. But there are a number of issues and questions that people have in this area that the clinical and translational science community can bring expertise to,” said Martin Zand M.D., Ph.D., CLIC co-director. “The opportunity to help create an agenda with all of your other conference participants and then to participate in the sessions that you want to fosters engagement that lasts far beyond the meeting itself.”
WHAT’S NEW
Who is a Translational Scientist?
In the June NCTAS Newsletter, NCATS Director, Christopher P. Austin, M.D., provided an update regarding efforts to “conceptualize the characteristics that define a translational scientist” and the “need to implement education and training programs” to develop this new cadre of translational scientists with NCATS taking a team-science and experimental approach. Two important highlights from Dr. Austin’s Director’s Message were:
- An educational video about key traits of a Translational Scientist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=TnHLo-hCssg
- An article in which Dr. Austin and colleagues describe the key characteristics of translational scientists and their work: The Fundamental Characteristics of a Translational Scientist
We hope these initiatives provide our community of established Translational Scientists and newcomers with some basic, easy-to-share information about the work we all do and help get more people involved in this exciting field.
Notice of Change to NOT-TR-19-014
The purpose of this Notice is to revise NCATS Notice NOT-TR-19-014: Notice of Change to PAR-18-940 Clinical and Translational Science Award (U54 Clinical Trial Optional). Revised text has been included in the PHS 398 Training Subaward Budget Attachment (Training Core), as well as, Other Direct Costs: Trainee Travel sections of the FOA. For detailed information please follow NOT-TR-19-014 or contact Dr. Erica Rosemond at CTSAFOAQuestions@mail.nih.gov.
2019 Fall CTSA Program Meeting Networking & Poster Session
This year’s Fall CTSA Program Meeting will kick off with a Networking & Poster Session on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 6-8 p.m. The posters will remain available for viewing throughout the Fall CTSA Program Meeting on Friday, Sept. 27. Please submit your posters using this form on the CLIC website.
Details:
- Theme: CTSA Program Optional Cores
- Location: Hyatt Regency Crystal City
- One poster per CTSA Program hub or coordinating center (max size 44″h x 90″w)
- Describe up to two optional cores, highlighting vision/successes
- Electronic versions of the abstract and poster will be available for viewing
- If a hub has two optional cores it is encouraged that both are presented in a single poster
Online Submission Deadline: August 23, 2019
Login and submit your poster here: https://clic-ctsa.org/node/add/poster-session?field_event=11141
HEAL Initiative Information and Funding Opportunities
The HEAL (Helping to End Addiction Long-termSM) Initiative is a trans-NIH effort focused on improving prevention and treatment for opioid misuse and addiction, and enhancing pain management. HEAL has developed a webpage with information about funding opportunities, news, events, resources and other information related to this effort.
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