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Mike's Blog |
Annual CTSA Program Meeting Recap |
In the past month, a few things have taken place which require some reflection. As we barrel towards another funding deadline (December 20), we can expect little hesitation for another CR, most likely extending into late February or March. The Senate will change hands next year with the HELP Committee (where the NIH budget starts) chairmanship going to Bill Cassidy (R-LA) who has authored... |
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Michael Kurilla, M.D., Ph.D. NCATS Director of the Division of Clinical Innovation |
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The Decentralized Clinical Trials Collaborative Workshop has received Accreditation from ACCME |
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The in-person Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCT) Collaborative Workshop is scheduled for February 12, 2025, at the California Endowment in Los Angeles, California. Visit the DCT Collaborative Workshop page for more information and details on how to register and receive CME credit for this in-person event. |
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The Decentralized Clinical Trials Collaborative Workshop has received Accreditation from ACCME |
The in-person Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCT) Collaborative Workshop is scheduled for February 12, 2025, at the California Endowment in Los Angeles, California. Visit the DCT Collaborative Workshop page for more information and details on how to register and receive CME credit for this in-person event. |
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NCATS Award Will Support Multi-Site Study to Evaluate Remote Trials |
University at Buffalo CTSI |
A CTSA Collaborative and Innovative Acceleration (CCIA) Award was recently granted to a new project with the University at Buffalo CTSI, the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, and CTSA hubs in South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Alabama. The two-year, $2.1 million grant from NCATS will help researchers evaluate the impact of remote versus in-person approaches to clinical trials. |
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Georgia CTSA |
Emory researchers are evaluating innovative devices to support mothers in maternity care deserts. These technologies, developed through the NIH's RADx Maternal Health Challenge, aim to detect and monitor postpartum health issues remotely, potentially reducing maternal morbidity and mortality. |
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University of Alabama at Birmingham Startup Gains FDA Clearance to Test Novel Oral Drug
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University of Alabama at Birmingham CCTS |
The UAB startup TIXiMED Inc., was given clearance from the FDA to investigate a new drug, TIX100, a novel oral type 1 diabetes drug. The development of this drug is based on decades of work by researchers at UAB and promises to ease the burden of multiple daily insulin injections. |
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NC TraCS |
Researchers from NC TraCS are developing a wearable device to track stress. This innovative tool measures biological markers, providing real-time data to help manage stress, particularly in adolescents and young adults. The project aims to enhance understanding and develop interventions for stress-related health issues. |
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Cardiology Collaboration Advances Machine Learning Predictions
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Penn State CTSI |
Researchers at Penn State are putting machine learning to use by pairing the tool with existing electrocardiogram data to help doctors make more accurate predictions. With support from the Seed Grant Program, a multidisciplinary team is collaborating to develop novel algorithms to predict cardiovascular outcomes at significantly less cost, making healthcare more efficient and effective. |
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Morehouse School of Medicine Faculty Member Dr. Priscilla Pemu is Elected to National Academy of Medicine |
Georgia CTSA |
Congratulations to Dr. Priscilla Pemu, M.D., M.S., FACP, FAHA, Associate Dean for Clinical Research, who was elected to the National Academy of Medicine. This accomplishment recognizing her pioneering work in clinical trial diversity and her commitment to equitable medical research. |
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Morehouse School of Medicine Faculty Member Dr. Priscilla Pemu is Elected to National Academy of Medicine |
Georgia CTSA |
Congratulations to Dr. Priscilla Pemu, M.D., M.S., FACP, FAHA, Associate Dean for Clinical Research, who was elected to the National Academy of Medicine. This accomplishment recognizing her pioneering work in clinical trial diversity and her commitment to equitable medical research. |
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Dr. Patrick Ryan Named a 2024-2025 NIH Climate and Health Scholar |
University of Cincinnati CCTST |
Congratulations to Dr. Patrick Ryan, Ph.D., professor in the Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, who recently named a 2024-2025 NIH Climate and Health Scholar. The program helps to build climate and health research capacity and supports NIH institutes, centers, and offices in the development of a stronger climate and health knowledge base. |
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Georgia CTSA |
A new report produced by the National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine titled “Rethinking Race and Ethnicity in Biomedical Research” assesses the current use of race and ethnicity in biomedical research and provides new guidance for future use. Elizabeth Ofili, M.D., M.P.H. and CTSA Principal Investigator at the Georgia CTSA served as a committee member and co-author for the report. |
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Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Research on the Health of Women of Underrepresented, Underserved, and Underreported (U3) Populations (Admin Supp Clinical Trial Optional) |
NOT-OD-24-179 | Deadline January 22, 2025 |
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NCATS Translational Science Education and Training Challenge Competition |
NOT-TR-25-001 |
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Resources for Researchers Through the CTSA Trial Innovation Network |
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NJ ACTS | Register → |
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NCATS Translational Science Education and Training Challenge Competition Webinar |
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NCATS | Register → |
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2025 BDSIL Quantitative Approaches in Spatial Multi-Omics for Guiding Personalized Medicine |
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iTHRIV | Register → |
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Resources for Researchers through the CTSA Trial Innovation Network |
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NJ ACTS | Register → |
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NCATS Translational Science Education and Training Challenge Competition Webinar |
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NCATS | Register → |
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2025 BDSIL Quantitative Approaches in Spatial Multi-Omics for Guiding Personalized Medicine |
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iTHRIV | Register → |
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