Volume 09 │ Issue 11│ December 01, 2020 DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE In his latest message, the director discusses NCATS’ role in coordinating the ACTIV-1 Immune Modulator Phase 3 clinical trial, which is evaluating if temporarily suppressing the COVID-19 “cytokine storm” response can save lives. Read More WHAT’S HAPPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPPORTUNITIES MEET NCATS STAFF Jamie Mihoko Doyle, Ph.D. […]
News Roundup November 17, 2020 Updates from CLIC FROM INSIGHTS TO ACTION Enriching the Clinical Research Workforce by Developing Diverse and Inclusive Career Programs From Insights to Action (FITA) – a resource for hubs looking for ways to increase the diversity of their clinical science workforce. Looking for new strategies for your KL2 or TL1 […]
THE SPOTLIGHT | WHAT’S NEW | GET INVOLVED | CONSORTIUM CORNER Mike’s Blog November 2020 Catalyzing the CTSA “Power” to Serve the Vulnerable and Underserved As COVID-19 continues as a top priority at all levels of our research enterprise, finding strategies to contain the spread of the virus and better treat the disease and its complications remains paramount. RADx-UP is an […]
News Roundup November 3, 2020 Updates from CLIC Secure Your Spot at the Virtual CTSA Program Meeting this Fall! Registration Closes November 9, 2020 This year’s Fall CTSA Program Meeting will be held Tuesday, November 17, 19, and 20th. . Be sure to watch the CLIC meeting web page and follow our Twitter hashtag (#2020CTSAProgramMtg) for Agenda […]
News Roundup October 20, 2020 Updates from CLIC Secure Your Hub’s Spot at the Virtual CTSA Program Meeting Poster Session this Fall! This year’s Fall CTSA Program Meeting will host a virtual Networking & Poster Session on Friday, November 20th. The timing is not confirmed yet. Details: Poster Session Theme: Innovative Approaches and Solutions to Common Translational Science Problems, in particular, consideration of COVID accommodations […]
NIMH and NIMHD to Hold Virtual Workshop on Mental Health Disparities Research: November 9-10, 2020 Join the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Office for Disparities Research and Workforce Diversity and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) on November 9 and 10, 2020, for a virtual workshop that will bring together […]
News Roundup October 6, 2020 Updates from CLIC Secure Your Hub’s Spot at the Virtual CTSA Program Meeting Poster Session this Fall! This year’s Fall CTSA Program Meeting will host a virtual Networking & Poster Session on Friday, November 20th. The timing is not confirmed yet. Details: Poster Session Theme: Innovative Approaches and Solutions to Common Translational Science Problems, in particular, consideration of COVID accommodations […]
Volume 09 │ Issue 09│ September 30, 2020 DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE In his latest message, the director discusses two recent examples of NCATS’ innovative approach to clinical trials: convalescent plasma trials for COVID-19 and the new tissue chips program,“Clinical Trials on a Chip.” Read More WHAT’S HAPPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPPORTUNITIES MEET NCATS STAFF Jean Dehdashti, M.Sc., RAC is […]
Nominations Due: October 23, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. ET Winner Notified: January 15, 2021 Lecture Presentation at the NIH: Spring/Summer/Fall 2021 The Office of Disease Prevention (ODP) is seeking nominations for our 2021 Early-Stage Investigator Lecture. The award is made annually to an early-career scientist who has made significant research contributions in disease prevention but […]
2020 NIH Virtual Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration – Tuesday, October 27 to Friday, October 30 A unique opportunity to learn more about working with the NIH grants process, programs, policies, and staff at the 2020 NIH Virtual Seminar on Grants Administration and Program Funding. Read More