IIMS-CTSA e-Newsletter - IIMS-CTSA e-Newsletter February

IIMS-CTSA e-Newsletter - IIMS-CTSA e-Newsletter February https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/ en-us 28 Feb 2023 10:21:38 EST 28 Feb 2023 10:21:38 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 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility EC https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/a5fngk8sp8l?lang=en?rss=true [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/s8zelmyydi7/external ] Congratulations to Chiquita Collins who has been elected to the Lead Team for the DEIA EC [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1k69opoc4so/external ]. The CTSA Program Steering Committee, in response to the outcomes of the Fall 2020 Annual CTSA Program Meeting, established the DEI Task Force. With the acknowledgment that the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) work is something that needs to be ongoing, the CTSA Program Steering Committee decided to transition the DEI Task Force to the DEIA Enterprise Committee starting January 1, 2023. 30 Jan 2023 12:00:00 EST 1d0b4c313487f7a344d7476c2d5ccc6e feature article <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/s8zelmyydi7/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img align="center" src="http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/a6/06d847b05c36044bc7611f.png" style="margin: 10px;" width="561" height="316" hspace="10" vspace="10" alt="Congrats Flyer" /></a>  Congratulations to Chiquita Collins who has been elected to the <a style="color: #3598db;" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1k69opoc4so/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lead Team for the DEIA EC</a>. The CTSA Program Steering Committee, in response to the outcomes of the Fall 2020 Annual CTSA Program Meeting, established the DEI Task Force. With the acknowledgment that the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) work is something that needs to be ongoing, the CTSA Program Steering Committee decided to transition the DEI Task Force to the DEIA Enterprise Committee starting January 1, 2023. $4 million from CPRIT to support cancer, aging and smoking cessation studies https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/whrsljwpi1k?lang=en?rss=true [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/28y77dbd624/external ] The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) will receive $4 million from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas in the state agency’s latest round of funding announced February 15. Read more here. [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/28y77dbd624/external ] 24 Feb 2023 12:00:00 EST 4f540c0d23d204f22157aa0974a03500 feature article <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/28y77dbd624/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img align="center" src="http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/1b/594a220ee67331c433d52d.png" style="margin: 10px;" width="551" height="310" hspace="10" vspace="10" alt="Congrats Flyer" /></a> The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) will receive $4 million from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas in the state agency’s latest round of funding announced February 15. <a style="color: #3598db;" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/28y77dbd624/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read more here.</a>   The 13th Annual Frontiers of Translational Science Research Day https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/jtu91z9x4tk?lang=en?rss=true [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/f1by6wklbs4/external ] 24 Feb 2023 12:00:00 EST 6ed5a52e93ac9591a14771090e0a8082 feature article b Call for abstracts! IIMS (IIMS-CTSA@uthscsa.edu) <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/f1by6wklbs4/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img align="center" src="http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/bb/9da2741ad27dfcf2bb6c70.jpg" width="551" height="391" alt="" /> </a> Small Project Grants https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1ewnetoa6c8?lang=en?rss=true IIMS Community Engagement Small Project Grants The IIMS and the UTSA College for Health, Community, and Policy (HCaP) are seeking proposals for one-year Community Engagement Small Project Grants Program [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/uwwkmm8e7ig/external ]. Our goal is to promote, develop, and expand community and academic research partnerships for the translation of science from basic discovery to clinical practice, to public health benefit. Funds may be used to develop or expand collaborative projects in one or more of these areas: 1. Community-engaged research or assessment 2. Education or training 3. Dissemination of research results, program features, or policy implications Applications are due on March 1, 2023, at 5pm. For more information about CE Small Project Grants program go here. [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/z6fls47ildc/external ] 19 Jan 2023 12:00:00 EST 5af9ecaa944d7f245c8b9448d9e8c1e3 feature article b IIMS Community Engagement IIMS-CE@uthscsa.edu <img align="left" src="http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/5f/4b230a6ef5d9a35d67264a.png" style="margin: 10px;" width="159" height="159" hspace="10" vspace="10" alt="Apply Now Graphic " />   IIMS Community Engagement Small Project Grants  The IIMS and the UTSA College for Health, Community, and Policy (HCaP) are seeking proposals for one-year <a style="color: #3598db;" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/uwwkmm8e7ig/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Community Engagement Small Project Grants Program</a>. Our goal is to promote, develop, and expand community and academic research partnerships for the translation of science from basic discovery to clinical practice, to public health benefit. Funds may be used to develop or expand collaborative projects in one or more of these areas:  1. Community-engaged research or assessment 2. Education or training  3. Dissemination of research results, program features, or policy implications   Applications are due on March 1, 2023, at 5pm.   For more information about CE Small Project Grants program go <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/z6fls47ildc/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here.</a> Clinical Trials Pilot Project Program https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1lghc1ziol5?lang=en?rss=true The Office for Research in the School of Medicine is supporting Clinical Trials Pilot Projects with up to $75k per year for two years of funding. We are committed to expanding the impact of clinical trials research through multi-investigator teams that create new knowledge, treatments, and patents. To embrace team collaboration, the multi-investigator team should consist of a primary investigator, co-investigator, and wherever appropriate involve a LSOM leaner such as an advanced medical student or resident/fellow. Application due date: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 RFA and more information [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1oynk9umerb/external ] Application Link [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/121f4gz1glp/external ] 01 Mar 2023 12:00:00 EST bd837dd88136993818bf0651d31e1ec6 feature article b LSOM Office for Research Chris Valdez (Valdezc10@uthscsa.edu) <img align="left" src="http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/40/47d568ef10f5165101ffb2.png" style="margin: 10px;" width="261" height="147" hspace="10" vspace="10" alt="Clinical Trials Pilot Project Program Flyer" /> The Office for Research in the School of Medicine is supporting Clinical Trials Pilot Projects with up to $75k per year for two years of funding. We are committed to expanding the impact of clinical trials research through multi-investigator teams that create new knowledge, treatments, and patents. To embrace team collaboration, the multi-investigator team should consist of a primary investigator, co-investigator, and wherever appropriate involve a LSOM leaner such as an advanced medical student or resident/fellow.    Application due date: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 <a style="color: #3598db;" title="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1oynk9umerb/external" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1oynk9umerb/external">RFA and more information</a> <a style="color: #3598db;" title="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/121f4gz1glp/external" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/121f4gz1glp/external">Application Link</a> Trial Innovation Network (TIN) https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1g2ss45ebsn?lang=en?rss=true TIN is a collaborative partnership with investigators at the 60+ hubs in the national Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) network. The vision is to innovatively address critical roadblocks in multi-site clinical research studies and accelerate the translation of novel interventions into life-saving therapies. TIN provides resources to assist in protocol development, grant submissions, study operations enhancement, trial budgeting guidance, regulatory agreements, data safety & monitoring, data and clinical coordination & management, single IRB, site identifications and more. Clinical investigators are encouraged to contact their local CTSA team to learn more about this opportunity to help materialize innovative ideas into multi-site clinical trials. https://trialinnovationnetwork.org/ [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1rygybj8qa2/external ] 30 Jan 2023 12:00:00 EST 45387882f86c0e5030ced66413216e52 feature article b NCATS support system for multi-site clinical trials Shweta Bansal (bansals3@uthscsa.edu) <img align="left" src="http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/7f/d57f1e11c5c7836b0a0f5a.png" style="margin: 10px;" width="256" height="221" hspace="10" vspace="10" alt="Trial innovation network graphic" /> TIN is a collaborative partnership with investigators at the 60+ hubs in the national Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) network. The vision is to innovatively address critical roadblocks in multi-site clinical research studies and accelerate the translation of novel interventions into life-saving therapies. TIN provides resources to assist in protocol development, grant submissions, study operations enhancement, trial budgeting guidance, regulatory agreements, data safety & monitoring, data and clinical coordination & management, single IRB, site identifications and more.   Clinical investigators are encouraged to contact their local CTSA team to learn more about this opportunity to help materialize innovative ideas into multi-site clinical trials.   <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1rygybj8qa2/external">https://trialinnovationnetwork.org/</a> Practice Based Research Network Coordinator https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/k21p90p88hn?lang=en?rss=true The Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science is NOW HIRING a Practice Based Research Network Coordinator! As a member of the IIMS Community Engagement (CE) Team, this person will serve as a liaison with two practice-based research networks (PBRNs) focused on oral health and senior health. This person will help to develop and implement research projects by working closely with PBRN Directors, advisory boards, and network members. In addition, this person will work the IIMS CE Team to provide research infrastructure support to enhance community responsiveness, research relevance, scientific value, and public health impact. Click here to review the application [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/18ab49qffb4/external ] 07 Feb 2023 12:00:00 EST 109cbf0ef27cd89df5f0c69e83e571d4 feature article b Now Hiring! Elisabeth de la Rosa (delarosae@uthscsa.edu) <img align="left" src="http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/75/42556faf352a8a65ea8221.jpg" style="margin: 10px;" width="159" height="177" hspace="10" vspace="10" alt="IIMS Logo" />   The Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science is NOW HIRING a Practice Based Research Network Coordinator!   As a member of the IIMS Community Engagement (CE) Team, this person will serve as a liaison with two practice-based research networks (PBRNs) focused on oral health and senior health. This person will help to develop and implement research projects by working closely with PBRN Directors, advisory boards, and network members.  In addition, this person will work the IIMS CE Team to provide research infrastructure support to enhance community responsiveness, research relevance, scientific value, and public health impact.   <a style="color: #3598db;" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/18ab49qffb4/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here to review the application</a> Parkinson's Moving Day https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1gxz44dfa51?lang=en?rss=true [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/nr62eclygqv/external ] AT MOVING DAY [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/nr62eclygqv/external ], A WALK FOR PARKINSON'S, we're honoring loved ones, raising funds, fighting Parkinson's disease and celebrating movement - proven to help manage Parkinson's symptoms. 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We hope you will be part of the movement.    Saturday, April 1, 2023 University of the Incarnate Word 4301 Broadway San Antonio, Texas   Join our team  <a style="color: #3598db;" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/25co7em2n86/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UT Health SA</a> CTSA ANSIBLE https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/60tzvoavklf?lang=en?rss=true [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/bwld9rx9r7p/external ] 19 Jan 2023 12:00:00 EST 814ad9a02d26c50fcc32a3b3646a28f3 Side Article - Hero Image Clinical & Translational Science Awards Program <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/bwld9rx9r7p/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img src="http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/b6/3fc1140ef7ee4a68b177e9.png" width="288" height="110" alt="CTSA Ansible Logo" /> </a>