https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/ en-us 20 Jan 2026 09:16:03 EST 20 Jan 2026 09:16:03 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 https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/d6ii4rmtcu6?lang=en?rss=true [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/19mvdud5vv6/external ] A recent community survey by the South-Central Texas CEAL Regional Team reveals a high burden of chronic disease and related economic challenges among residents of Bexar County and nearby rural areas. Partnering with 17 local organizations, researchers collected 685 surveys to better understand health needs and barriers to care. The survey results are already guiding local outreach, grant efforts, and resource connection strategies by CEAL partners. The findings emphasize that improving health outcomes will require community-based support and broader efforts beyond clinical care. Click here to read more. [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/19mvdud5vv6/external ] 08 Jan 2026 12:00:00 EST 277c35fd43fde8223343cb0a1eca46a3 feature article <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/19mvdud5vv6/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/78/dd35d0630dc60b5ad93cc3.png" width="557" height="370" alt=""></a><br><br>A recent community survey by the South-Central Texas CEAL Regional Team reveals a high burden of chronic disease and related economic challenges among residents of Bexar County and nearby rural areas. Partnering with 17 local organizations, researchers collected <strong data-end="423" data-start="408">685 surveys</strong> to better understand health needs and barriers to care. The survey results are already guiding local outreach, grant efforts, and resource connection strategies by CEAL partners. The findings emphasize that improving health outcomes will require <strong data-end="1305" data-start="1237">community-based support and broader efforts beyond clinical care.<br><br></strong><span style="color: #236fa1;"><a style="color: #236fa1;" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/19mvdud5vv6/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here to read more.</a></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/cvrempgxx3z?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/1scx1l9e93f/external ] Engagement Small Project Grants [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1scx1l9e93f/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/70ei8v6kobp/external ] Submit your application packet HERE. [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1vfx1gv5ryt/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 e79dd14506ea0d2af34e430d7d11381a feature article b ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! IIMS-CE@uthscsa.edu <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/93/938eaa9b89391c8fe2e74a.png" width="554" height="228" alt=""></p> <p style="text-align: center;">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/1scx1l9e93f/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2026 Community </a><a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1scx1l9e93f/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.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">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.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Read the 2026 <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/70ei8v6kobp/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Community Engagement Small Project Grants Research Funding Announcement (RFA) HERE.</a>  <br>Submit your application packet <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1vfx1gv5ryt/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HERE.</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>The application deadline is March 16, 2026.</strong> <br>Funds for selected awardees will be available on <em>September 1, 2026.</em></p> https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/10r5mzdb4t1?lang=en?rss=true The Institute for Integration of Medicine & 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/npulbkfr5i0/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 a1ecfb59f61aa2fa42b12938c2fb9576 feature article b Call for Applicants! wrayk@uthscsa.edu <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/e6/2f3ccd0ce78ebfa14072e1.png" width="552" height="310" alt=""></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">The <strong>Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science (IIMS),</strong> 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.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">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 <strong>due Wednesday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm</strong>. 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.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">All meeting times, application materials, timelines and link are available online at <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/npulbkfr5i0/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://iims.uthscsa.edu/education/education/k12/ application-and-forms/</a>. <br>For questions regarding the application, please contact K12 Project Manager Kathlynn Wray (<a href="mailto:wrayk@uthscsa.edu">wrayk@uthscsa.edu</a>). </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/12rw7okjc21?lang=en?rss=true [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/56bxefbfxkr/external ] The Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science (IIMS) is now accepting applications for Translational Technology Resource (TTR) awards to support genetic analyses at the single-cell level and spatial level. The proposed research must have relevance to clinical and/or translational science. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Proposals received on or before the 15th of a given month will be reviewed by the 15th of the following month. For more information click here. [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/58fx5i3wtbk/external ] Next application deadline is February 15. 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 EST d06f7392ce11ea14c602a634b2d12658 feature article b Accepting Applications! iims-ctsa@uthscsa.edu <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/56bxefbfxkr/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/55/f73d0f7227d03bf7409f5d.png" width="545" height="307" alt=""></a><br><br></p> <p style="text-align: center;">The Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science (IIMS) is now accepting applications for Translational Technology Resource (TTR) awards to support genetic analyses at the single-cell level and spatial level. The proposed research must have relevance to clinical and/or translational science.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Proposals received on or before the 15th of a given month will be reviewed by the 15th of the following month. </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/58fx5i3wtbk/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">For more information click here.</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><br><strong>Next application deadline is February 15.</strong></p> https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/b4pdeh91asj?lang=en?rss=true [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1v1voh5ua2j/external ] We invite clinicians, researchers, patients, caregivers, and community members to join usfor our upcoming seminar, hosted by the Perry & Ruby Stevens Parkinson’s Disease Center of Excellence. This seminar series is part of our ongoing outreach and education efforts to share advances in Parkinson’s disease research and care, and we would love to see you there. https://iims.uthscsa.edu/parkinsons/seminars/ [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1v1voh5ua2j/external ] Please share with all who might be interested. 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 EST 178cb8843855d35ded8e19cc3bf801e5 standard articles Seminar & Networking Reception ParkinsonsCOE@uthscsa.edu <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1v1voh5ua2j/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img align="center" src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/b7/613e0ad37dcc6373aef42c.png" width="444" height="575" alt=""></a><br><br></p> <p style="text-align: center;">We invite clinicians, researchers, patients, caregivers, and community members to join usfor our upcoming seminar, hosted by the Perry & Ruby Stevens Parkinson’s Disease Center of Excellence. This seminar series is part of our ongoing outreach and education efforts to share advances in Parkinson’s disease research and care, and we would love to see you there.<br><br></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1v1voh5ua2j/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://iims.uthscsa.edu/parkinsons/seminars/</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Please share with all who might be interested. </em></p> https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1hui8pvnlza?lang=en?rss=true [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/h017t72k4us/external ] Click here for more information. [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/h017t72k4us/external ] 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 EST d2d8248920e54dcc56c573f451dc1b65 standard articles Molecular Understanding and Evidence of Amyloid Cross-seeding strech@uthscsa.edu <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/h017t72k4us/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/b6/d66e1270a3885a83ca24e2.png" width="455" height="589" alt=""></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/h017t72k4us/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here for more information.</a></p> https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/emiqk84bq5t?lang=en?rss=true [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/i5w8kqrlzg0/external ] [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/i5w8kqrlzg0/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/130rdy0y68b/external ] 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 EST bec9a4d8f04adab320aa9dcf7e82fb3c standard articles Register Now! orozcon@uthscsa.edu <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/i5w8kqrlzg0/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong><img src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/0c/891936a95ae0e8199e3ddf.png" width="390" height="488" alt=""></strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">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.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/130rdy0y68b/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here to register</a></p> https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/106bvmf426x?lang=en?rss=true Click here to register. [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/vv7z3f8gk2l/external ] 08 Jan 2026 12:00:00 EST 55941d79df62075151751b3ab47dba2e standard articles Register Now! leta.moser@austin.utexas.edu <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/e3/3894640e2d6d78ab271885.png" width="588" height="331" alt=""></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/vv7z3f8gk2l/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here to register.</a></p> https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/f7c7y4op5dt?lang=en?rss=true [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/ff18bk0v047/external ] Save the Date! Monday, April 27, 2026 UT San Antonio 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio Texas 78229 Additional details will be shared soon. https://iims.uthscsa.edu/research/research-events/iims-research-day/ [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/ff18bk0v047/external ] 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 EST 9c0c5241d3db2f590417c65c2f33de73 standard articles Save the Date! iims-ctsa@uthscsa.edu <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/ff18bk0v047/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img align="center" src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/bd/ab3d0c46975952a85d5000.png" width="572" height="405" alt=""></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit; font-style: italic; line-height: inherit; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: 'Nunito Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: center; white-space: normal; background-color: #fefefe;"><br></em><span style="font-size: 12px; font-family: Avenir, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #0a0a0a; text-align: center; white-space: normal; background-color: #fefefe;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; color: #0a0a0a; text-align: center; white-space: normal; background-color: #fefefe;"><strong>Save the Date! </strong></span>Monday, Apr</span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: #0a0a0a; text-align: center; white-space: normal; background-color: #fefefe;">il 27, 2026<br style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px;"></span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; color: #0a0a0a; text-align: center; white-space: normal; background-color: #fefefe;">UT San Antonio 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio Texas 78229<em><br></em><br><em>Additional details will be shared soon. </em></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12px; font-family: Avenir, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; color: #0a0a0a; text-align: center; white-space: normal; background-color: #fefefe;"><em><a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/ff18bk0v047/external">https://iims.uthscsa.edu/research/research-events/iims-research-day/</a><br></em><br></span></span></p> https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/117rupeewlr?lang=en?rss=true [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/wyg7qap2vv4/external ] NCATS Updates Mike's Blog - Quality Is Not an Act. It Is a Habit. The NCATS CTSA Program Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) initiative was launched in FY2020 as part of the UL1 administrative supplement (NOT-TR-20-014) with a straightforward mission: help hubs deliver the highest-quality, most compliant, and least burdensome pilot award program... Continue Reading [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1gbtjcru34y/external ] [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1gbtjcru34y/external ] CTSA Updates New Registration Link for January CTSA Program Webinar [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1tl7uxhxrxk/external ] Click here for the full e-newsletter. [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/wyg7qap2vv4/external ] 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 EST 0fbb7382b59d4e78d32fb868b843fafd ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-4940729-20231211-232742 January 2026 <p><strong><a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/wyg7qap2vv4/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/59/c8707ffe8ed8f152656c40.png" width="287" height="104" alt=""></a><br><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br>NCATS Updates</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><em>Mike's Blog - Quality Is Not an Act. It Is a Habit.</em></span><br><span style="font-size: 12px;">The NCATS CTSA Program Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) initiative was launched in FY2020 as part of the UL1 administrative supplement (NOT-TR-20-014) with a straightforward mission: help hubs deliver the highest-quality, most compliant, and least burdensome pilot award program...<span style="color: #e67e23;"> <span style="color: #c2e0f4;"><a style="color: #c2e0f4;" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1gbtjcru34y/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Continue Reading</strong></a></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>CTSA Updates</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12px; color: #c2e0f4;"><em><a style="color: #c2e0f4;" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1tl7uxhxrxk/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Registration Link for January CTSA Program Webinar</a><br><a style="color: #c2e0f4;" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/wyg7qap2vv4/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here for the full e-newsletter.</a></em></span></p> <p> </p>