IIMS-CTSA e-Newsletter - IIMS-CTSA e-Newsletter December 2025

IIMS-CTSA e-Newsletter - IIMS-CTSA e-Newsletter December 2025 https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/ en-us 17 Dec 2025 08:46:05 EST 17 Dec 2025 08:46:05 EST https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/rss.xml Newsweaver IIMS-CTSA@uthscsa.edu (University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSCSA)) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true IIMS-CTSA Pilot Project https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/a5idl1vm6ok?lang=en?rss=true [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/bpg23zlyeh1/external ] The Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science is issuing two separate and distinct pilot project Requests for Applications (RFAs) – one for Clinical and Translational Research (CTR) and one for Clinical and Translational Science (CTS). For more information on the requirements and how to apply, please visit our website [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/bpg23zlyeh1/external ] or view the individual pilot programs at the links below. Clinical Translational Research (CTR) Pilot Projects [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/10ehcfrxw1g/external ] [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/10ehcfrxw1g/external ] Clinical Translational Science (CTS) Pilot Projects [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/og8mwdy3ykx/external ] [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/og8mwdy3ykx/external ] Deadline to submit a LOI is Monday, January 12th. Click here for more information [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/bpg23zlyeh1/external ] 16 Dec 2025 12:00:00 EST 6e1cd821935de2a66487ac4768bc83a9 feature article b Request for Applications IIMS-CTSA@uthscsa.edu <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/bpg23zlyeh1/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img align="center" src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/cb/c0dd0e1b723204caa5d5c5.png" width="552" height="368" alt=""></a>   The Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science is issuing two separate and distinct pilot project Requests for Applications (RFAs) – one for Clinical and Translational Research (CTR) and one for Clinical and Translational Science (CTS).  For more information on the requirements and how to apply, please visit our <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/bpg23zlyeh1/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a> or view the individual pilot programs at the links below.    <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/10ehcfrxw1g/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Clinical Translational Research (CTR) Pilot Projects</a> <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/og8mwdy3ykx/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Clinical Translational Science (CTS) Pilot Projects</a>   Deadline to submit a LOI is Monday, January 12th. <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/bpg23zlyeh1/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here for more information</a> Translational Impact Summit https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/166lhe79g72?lang=en?rss=true The Translational Impacts Working Group is currently accepting poster abstract submissions for the CTSA CCOS Translational Impacts Working Group Impact Summit, to be held virtually March 2-3, 2026. We invite submissions from any CTSA-affiliated faculty, staff, trainee, or community partner. Submissions should highlight the innovative processes, programs, and assessments happening at your hub that support translational impact. Please plan to submit by Monday, December 22. Translational Impact Summit Poster Abstract Submission Form [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/159fmpdt57z/external ] If you have any questions, please reach out to translational.impacts@ccos.ctsa.io [ translational.impacts@ccos.ctsa.io ] Registration to attend this event will open soon! 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 EST 48a57d554470d8a536a690f291da4bfb feature article b Poster Abstract Submission is OPEN! translational.impacts@ccos.ctsa.io <img align="center" src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/f3/f13e0ceee633a9aae3f0a9.png" width="663" height="147" alt="A close up of a screenAI-generated content may be incorrect.">   The Translational Impacts Working Group is currently accepting poster abstract submissions for the CTSA CCOS Translational Impacts Working Group Impact Summit, to be held virtually March 2-3, 2026. We invite submissions from any CTSA-affiliated faculty, staff, trainee, or community partner. Submissions should highlight the innovative processes, programs, and assessments happening at your hub that support translational impact.   Please plan to submit by Monday, December 22. <a title="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/159fmpdt57z/external" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/159fmpdt57z/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Translational Impact Summit Poster Abstract Submission Form</a> If you have any questions, please reach out to <a title="mailto:translational.impacts@ccos.ctsa.io" href="mailto:translational.impacts@ccos.ctsa.io" rel="noreferrer noopener">translational.impacts@ccos.ctsa.io</a> Registration to attend this event will open soon!   Rare Diseases Are Not Rare! 2025 Challenge Prize Competition https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/lvp9i6lizuq?lang=en?rss=true [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/pkfv1rwifbt/external ] More than 10,000 known rare diseases affect millions of people across the United States. We want to help raise awareness about rare diseases, the people and families they impact and the need for research and development of treatment strategies for addressing multiple rare diseases at a time. We are seeking your creativity and innovation to help us raise awareness through the Rare Diseases Are Not Rare! 2025 Challenge Prize Competition! Whether through visual art, photography, music or another artistic medium, your work can inspire action and shine a light on the rare disease community. Submissions are due by Jan. 2, 2026. Learn more about the Challenge Prize Competition [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1k7ozg7tgtc/external ] [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1k7ozg7tgtc/external ] and how to submit an entry. 07 Oct 2025 12:00:00 EDT 556911cd39d1c202b97f2dbe6fea8f8c feature article b Apply Now! ncatsinfo@nih.gov <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/pkfv1rwifbt/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img border="0" align="center" src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/2b/ff99abd4f2f8d98657abe6.jpg" width="356" height="356" alt="Rare Diseases Are Not Rare! 2025 Challenge Prize Competition promotional graphic. People placing puzzle pieces containing key words related to rare diseases research."></a>   More than 10,000 known rare diseases affect millions of people across the United States. We want to help raise awareness about rare diseases, the people and families they impact and the need for research and development of treatment strategies for addressing multiple rare diseases at a time. We are seeking your creativity and innovation to help us raise awareness through the Rare Diseases Are Not Rare! 2025 Challenge Prize Competition! Whether through visual art, photography, music or another artistic medium, your work can inspire action and shine a light on the rare disease community.   Submissions are due by Jan. 2, 2026. Learn more about the <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1k7ozg7tgtc/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Challenge Prize Competition</a> and how to submit an entry. Applicants Sought for the K12 Mentored Research Career Development Program in Clinical and Translational Science https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/3a9d614vds1?lang=en?rss=true The Institute for Integration of Medicine and Science (IIMS), home to the NIH Institutional Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) at UT San Antonio, is soliciting applications for the K12 Mentored Research Career Development Program. The K12 program targets early career faculty who have a professional doctoral degree or individuals who are completing postdoctoral training with an impending academic appointment. K12 Scholars are selected on a competitive basis and will embark on a 2-3–year program of intensive training in clinical and translational research and translational science, combining an innovative educational program with mentored clinical and translational research. Completion of the program is expected to position the K12 Scholar for a leadership role as an independent clinical and translational researcher/translational scientist in academic medicine, industry, or government. The IIMS anticipates funding up to 4 new 2-3–year K12 Scholar positions available starting September 1, 2026. For each Scholar position, the IIMS will fund the first 2 years of a Scholar’s award, with the Scholar’s home department funding the third should the Scholar need it to obtain independent funding (individual K award or R01 or equivalent) as PI. A 1-page letter of intent, an NIH-format biosketch, and your department’s letter of support guaranteeing the third year of support are due Wednesday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Application materials will then be reviewed, and selected applicants will be invited to submit a full K12 application due on February 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm. All meeting times, application materials, timelines and link are available online at https://iims.uthscsa.edu/education/education/k12/ application-and-forms/ [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1dcf4y81rj1/external ]. For questions regarding the application, please contact K12 Project Manager Kathlynn Wray (wrayk@uthscsa.edu [ wrayk@uthscsa.edu ]). 15 Dec 2025 12:00:00 EST e1822e99e4a1d5e359e6915d2456f5cc feature article b Call for Applicants! wrayk@uthscsa.edu <img src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/e6/2f3ccd0ce78ebfa14072e1.png" width="600" height="337" alt="">   The Institute for Integration of Medicine and Science (IIMS), home to the NIH Institutional Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) at UT San Antonio, is soliciting applications for the K12 Mentored Research Career Development Program. The K12 program targets early career faculty who have a professional doctoral degree or individuals who are completing postdoctoral training with an impending academic appointment. K12 Scholars are selected on a competitive basis and will embark on a 2-3–year program of intensive training in clinical and translational research and translational science, combining an innovative educational program with mentored clinical and translational research. Completion of the program is expected to position the K12 Scholar for a leadership role as an independent clinical and translational researcher/translational scientist in academic medicine, industry, or government.   The IIMS anticipates funding up to 4 new 2-3–year K12 Scholar positions available starting September 1, 2026. For each Scholar position, the IIMS will fund the first 2 years of a Scholar’s award, with the Scholar’s home department funding the third should the Scholar need it to obtain independent funding (individual K award or R01 or equivalent) as PI. A 1-page letter of intent, an NIH-format biosketch, and your department’s letter of support guaranteeing the third year of support are due Wednesday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Application materials will then be reviewed, and selected applicants will be invited to submit a full K12 application due on February 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm.   All meeting times, application materials, timelines and link are available online at <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1dcf4y81rj1/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://iims.uthscsa.edu/education/education/k12/ application-and-forms/</a>.  For questions regarding the application, please contact K12 Project Manager Kathlynn Wray (<a href="mailto:wrayk@uthscsa.edu">wrayk@uthscsa.edu</a>).    2026 IIMS Community Engagement Small Project Grants https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1cunu08s500?lang=en?rss=true The Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science (IIMS) and College for Health, Community, and Policy (HCaP) at UT San Antonio are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Community [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/124coopqi0o/external ] Engagement Small Project Grants [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/124coopqi0o/external ]. Our goal is to promote, develop, and expand community- academic research partnerships for the translation of science from basic discovery to clinical practice, to public health benefit. Eligible projects may be from new or existing community–academic partnerships and should focus on one or more of the following areas: (1) research or assessment, (2) education or training, and/or (3) dissemination or communication of research findings, program features, or policy implications. Grants of up to $5,000 are available to support South Texas community–academic partnerships in activities that help translate research into public health benefit. Read the 2026 Community Engagement Small Project Grants Research Funding Announcement (RFA) HERE. [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1tusup9so5e/external ] Submit your application packet HERE. [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1mu5uw51fz4/external ] The application deadline is March 16, 2026. Funds for selected awardees will be available on September 1, 2026. 15 Dec 2025 12:00:00 EST bb51fd808c99aa7405a330310c4df9e7 feature article b ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! IIMS-CE@uthscsa.edu <img src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/93/938eaa9b89391c8fe2e74a.png" width="554" height="228" alt=""> The Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science (IIMS) and College for Health, Community, and Policy (HCaP) at UT San Antonio are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/124coopqi0o/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2026 Community </a><a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/124coopqi0o/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Engagement Small Project Grants</a>.  Our goal is to promote, develop, and expand community- academic research partnerships for the translation of science from basic discovery to clinical practice, to public health benefit. Eligible projects may be from new or existing community–academic partnerships and should focus on one or more of the following areas: (1) research or assessment, (2) education or training, and/or (3) dissemination or communication of research findings, program features, or policy implications.   Grants of up to $5,000 are available to support South Texas community–academic partnerships in activities that help translate research into public health benefit.   Read the 2026 <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1tusup9so5e/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Community Engagement Small Project Grants Research Funding Announcement (RFA) HERE.</a>  Submit your application packet <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1mu5uw51fz4/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HERE.</a>   The application deadline is March 16, 2026. Funds for selected awardees will be available on September 1, 2026. Seminars in Translational Research https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/buugs0ysuih?lang=en?rss=true [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1q86mvjsosp/external ] Click here for more information. [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1q86mvjsosp/external ] 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 EST c25873048387677e7c1abee466d1af2b standard articles Molecular Understanding and Evidence of Amyloid Cross-seeding strech@uthscsa.edu <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1q86mvjsosp/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/b6/d66e1270a3885a83ca24e2.png" width="426" height="551" alt=""></a> <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1q86mvjsosp/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here for more information.</a> Advancing Cancer Research for Latinos and All Populations https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/mhz4t1tca71?lang=en?rss=true [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1p3sh93i54a/external ] [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1p3sh93i54a/external ] The Advancing Cancer Research for Latinos and All Populations conference, Feb. 18-20, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, hosted by the NCI-Designated Mays Cancer Center and Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez of the University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center. Join other top researchers, clinicians, cancer survivors, and community leaders and contribute your experience in research, clinical best practices, community interventions, and more to improve cancer outcomes for all. Major sponsors include Gilead, Bristol Meyers Squibb, Genentech, Blood Cancer United, Lilly, and more. Click here to register [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/egq8mgdodh7/external ] latinocancer.org [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1p3sh93i54a/external ] 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 EST 9fddae355f1da884bc1fa6238bba76b9 standard articles Register Now! orozcon@uthscsa.edu <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1p3sh93i54a/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/0c/891936a95ae0e8199e3ddf.png" width="390" height="488" alt=""></a>   The Advancing Cancer Research for Latinos and All Populations conference, Feb. 18-20, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, hosted by the NCI-Designated Mays Cancer Center and Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez of the University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center. Join other top researchers, clinicians, cancer survivors, and community leaders and contribute your experience in research, clinical best practices, community interventions, and more to improve cancer outcomes for all. Major sponsors include Gilead, Bristol Meyers Squibb, Genentech, Blood Cancer United, Lilly, and more.   <a style="color: #236fa1;" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/egq8mgdodh7/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here to register</a> <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1p3sh93i54a/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">latinocancer.org </a> CTSA Ansible https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1xqckzie388?lang=en?rss=true [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1pvaxrgbfpx/external ] 2025 Fall CTSA Program Annual Meeting [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/xgq4wn80dr2/external ] [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/xgq4wn80dr2/external ] Slide presentations are now available. Translational Impact Summit [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/dqcacm067ex/external ] [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/dqcacm067ex/external ] March 2–3, 2026 Translational Science Competency-Based Assessment [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/sshbz3dhgw9/external ] [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/sshbz3dhgw9/external ] Pilot test sign-up now open. 16 Dec 2025 12:00:00 EST e3be50bab9d0bee7c943c4ef3d6473e9 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-4940729-20231211-232742 December 4, 2025 <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1pvaxrgbfpx/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img align="center" src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/e6/49cd601a0fbf548bedbe27.png" width="250" height="376" alt=""></a> <ul> <li style="color: #ecf0f1; line-height: 1; text-align: left;"><a style="color: #ecf0f1;" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/xgq4wn80dr2/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2025 Fall CTSA Program Annual Meeting</a> Slide presentations are now available.</li> <li style="color: #ecf0f1; line-height: 1; text-align: left;"><a style="color: #ecf0f1;" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/dqcacm067ex/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Translational Impact Summit</a> March 2–3, 2026</li> <li style="color: #ecf0f1; line-height: 1; text-align: left;"><a style="color: #ecf0f1;" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/sshbz3dhgw9/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Translational Science Competency-Based Assessment</a> Pilot test sign-up now open.</li> </ul> Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/q5mmy9fjukg?lang=en?rss=true 16 Dec 2025 12:00:00 EST de7774bc16a42ee3cebc85bfda9c3639 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-4940729-20231211-232742 from the Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science <img align="center" src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/ee/dd4deb3646bb3722c754e6.png" width="250" height="376" alt="">