We are thrilled to announce that the NIH will begin accepting applications for the Extramural Loan Repayment Program (LRP) on September 1! Awardees can receive up to $100,000 in qualified educational debt repayment with a two-year award. To learn more about eligibility requirements, application dates, and the benefits of receiving an LRP award, be sure […]
The NIH-funded Quantitative Team Science (QuanTS) Guided Mentorship Program, developed by the University of Kentucky and Duke University, is a six-month, small-group training program designed to help early-career quantitative scientists strengthen collaborative skills such as communication, team dynamics, project management, and other competencies essential for effective research collaboration. The program runs January–June 2027. Participants complete […]
Reminder and additional guidance regarding NIH’s revised public access policy for manuscripts. The original policy was updated on 4/30/25 to change the effective date to 7/1/25. All NIH-funded manuscripts accepted for publication on or after July 1, 2025 are subject to the Policy regardless of when they were submitted. Three major requirements: Author Accepted Manuscripts […]
The ACTS Translational & Integrative Engagement in Research (TIER) SIG is hosting their next Virtual Grand Rounds on Wednesday, December 3 at 12:00 PM ET. Guest speaker Whitney Sweeney, PhD will teach attendees how to leverage team science best practices for community engagement and much more. This webinar is available for free to all ACTS […]
Thriving Together Summit 2025 On April 25, 2025, more than 125 community leaders, health professionals, and trainees gathered in Boston for the inaugural Thriving Together: Advancing Health, Cultivating Leaders, and Collaborating on Community Solutions Summit. Hosted by Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, and People Power Health, the event marked […]
(Boston)—Stroke related to large vessel occlusion (LVO) is a leading cause of disability and death worldwide. Endovascular therapy (minimally invasive procedures like catheterization done inside the blood vessels) has transformed the management of these patients. In 2015, several randomized trials showed the benefit of endovascular therapy compared with medical management in reducing disability in some […]
Findings provide valuable insights into the etiology of dementia and may aid in the development of prevention and treatment strategies (Boston)—Dementia refers to a set of symptoms marked by a decline in cognitive abilities, including memory, language, reasoning and everyday tasks. It can result from various causes, such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular problems, traumatic brain […]
“Game changer for the field of vitamin D as it relates to cancer” (Boston)—For more than 100 years, it has been believed that sunlight and vitamin D deficiency were associated with the risk for many deadly cancers including colorectal, prostate and breast. But some scientists remained skeptical that this nutrient provides any benefit for reducing […]