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ITHS RESEARCH CONNECTOR
April 2026
INTRODUCING THE 2026 COHORT OF ITHS KL2 SCHOLARS
The Institute of Translational Health Sciences proudly announces the 2026 cohort of the ITHS KL2 Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Career Development Program for post-doctoral scholars. ITHS will provide protected research time, funding, mentorship, and other necessary resources to foster the development of their clinical and translational research skills.
DON'T MISS THESE GREAT EVENTS
SEATTLE DROP: DISCOVER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR POSTDOCS
May 5th, 8am-1pm PDT
Virtual
Join the postdoc recruitment initiative and discover exciting research opportunities in Seattle. You will get a chance to hear from outstanding mentors, recruiting faculty, and current postdocs during this virtual event. Candidates from all communities are encouraged to attend. Click below to learn more and register.
REGISTER NOW FOR EXPO 2026: ITHS SYMPOSIUM AND POSTER SESSION
May 12, 11:00am–4:00pm PDT
UW Center for Urban Horticulture
Register today and join us for the 2026 ITHS EXPO! This year's theme, Engineering and Medicine, is highlighted through an impressive lineup of speakers and presenters. The event opens with a keynote address by Dr. Robert J. Jones, President of the University of Washington, followed by remarks from Dr. Tueng T. Shen, Associate Dean for Medical Technology Innovation, and will conclude the day with lightning talks from early-career entrepreneurs and a poster session.
NOTABLE MENTIONS
UW RESEARCHER AWARDED MAJOR GRANT FOR BIOSENSING
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA‑H) has announced a significant award to the University of Washington to develop and validate an ultra‑miniaturized wireless biosensor designed for placement in the tear duct as part of a multi‑institutional team.
ITHS-TRAINED RESEARCHERS LEAD 3D LIVER TISSUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
A team of researchers at the University of Washington has created 3D reconstructions of human liver tissue that provide new understanding of the organ at a cellular level. Their project, the Liver Map pipeline, is described in a paper published in the Feb 18 issue of Science Advances.
ITHS SPOTLIGHT
HOW A FORMER KL2 SCHOLAR IS IMPROVING HEALTH IN AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITIES
For this installment of the ITHS Profile Series, we spoke with Mandy Fretts, PhD, MPH, Distinguished Faculty for the ITHS KL2 Program, as well as a KL2 Program alumna. In this conversation, Dr. Fretts dives into how watching family members cope with diabetes has informed her research and how the protected time and resources of the KL2 program helped kickstart her career.
UPCOMING EVENTS & TRAININGS
GRANT WRITING PROGRAM
Sep 9 - Dec 2, Wednesdays 3–5pm PDT
Virtual
We are pleased to offer an online course, supported by ITHS, the UW School of Medicine and the UW School of Public Health, on grant writing for clinical and non-clinical new investigators. At the end of this intensive 12-week course, participants are expected to develop a completely written R- or K-type grant in the final stages to be submitted to a funding organization. Click to apply to the Grant Writing Program >>>
Applications due May 29
ITHS TEAM SCIENCE WORKSHOP: BUILD SKILLS TO MANAGE CONFLICT & IMPROVE COMMUNICATION
May 7, 9am-12pm PDT
In Person (UW Magnuson Health Science Center T-661)
This in-person 3-hour interactive workshop equips participants with practical tools to improve communication, navigate differences, and manage conflict in ways that strengthen collaboration, trust, and productivity. Come in teams or as individuals. Event is full - Click to join the workshop waitlist >>>
NORTHWEST PREPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCE CONFERENCE
September 16-17
University of Washington Campus, Seattle
Abstract submissions are now open for the Northwest Preparedness and Resilience Conference. Researchers and practitioners from all disaster science and preparedness-related disciplines are encouraged to submit abstracts focused on topics related to preparedness and resilience. Click to submit abstract >>>
Abstracts due April 30
NEW ONLINE COURSE: COMMUNITY-BASED PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH FOR HEALTH EQUITY
July 6 - Sept 13
Virtual
Too often, research is done on communities rather than with them. This online course from the University of Washington Department of Global Health E-Learning Program introduces Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) as a practical, equity-focused approach to designing research in true partnership with communities. Learn more about the CBPR course >>>
Participant applications due May 14
HEALTH EXPERIENCES RESEARCH NETWORK 1.0 TRAINING
May 18-20, 9am-3:30pm MST
Hybrid
Join the annual Health Experiences Research Network (HERN) training, hosted by the University of New Mexico, and learn about bringing patient stories into your research and using rigorous, team-based, qualitative methods. Learn more and register for the Research Network Training >>>
Clinical Trials Day 2026
May 20, 2026
The Association for Clinical Research Professionals has a national campaign to celebrate clinical research professionals and research volunteers on May 20. Learn how you can participate in Clinical Trials Day >>>
CHECK THE ITHS EVENTS CALENDAR
ITHS hosts a range of education and training events including:
- On-demand REDCap training
- Career Development Series (CDS) events for early career investigators
- Clinical Research Education Series (CRES) seminars and annual NED conference for research coordinators and other research professionals - and more!
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
NSF Call for Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE) (04/07/26) (Deadline: 4/7/2026)
NIH Fellowship Opportunities for Early Career Scientists (04/08/26) (Deadline: 4/8/2026)
Request for Pilot Grant Proposals on Rural Population Health and Aging (INRPHA) (04/10/26) (Deadline: 4/10/2026)
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Multiple Global Grand Challenges Grant Opportunities (04/28/26) (Deadline: 4/28/2026)
*New* Request for Proposals: Advancing Well-Being in the Arts and Economic Mobility (LOIs due 05/12/26) (Deadline: 5/12/2026)
American Psychological Foundation Wayne F. Placek Grants: Public Understanding of Sexual Orientation and LGBTQIA+ Issues (06/12/26) (Deadline: 6/12/2026)
ITHS CATALYST & VOUCHER AWARDS
Do you need to complete a health science project? Are you trying to collect pilot data for a larger grant application? Apply for the ITHS Catalyst and Voucher awards! Designed especially for early career investigators, Catalyst Awards offer just-in-time funds and Voucher Awards offer in-kind service vouchers to help you get your translational science projects finished.
Applications due July 7
AUGUST M. WATANABE PRIZE IN TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
The Indiana University School of Medicine is now accepting nominations for the 2027 August M. Watanabe Prize in Translational Research, one of the nation’s most prestigious awards recognizing excellence in translational research. The recipient will receive a $100,000 prize and will be invited to serve as the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute. Learn more and submit your Watanabe Prize nominations >>>
Nominations due June 1
WASHINGTON RESEARCH FOUNDATION
WRF Capital is the investment vehicle for Washington Research Foundation.
MSU ANNUAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Montana State University faculty and researchers have access to a vast array of mechanisms to help support their research and creative activities.
Check out GrantForward, the new grants database for MSU investigators >>
ARPA-H IS A GAME CHANGER- SEE HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) was founded to bridge the gap between discovery and public benefit by supercharging development through significant financial and management support.
Check out the various grant opportunities listed here.
RESEARCH HEADLINES
In the News
Death by a Thousand Clicks
A multidisciplinary team with Master of Applied Bioengineering students at its core is building WiseMind. The AI-based tool will make electronic medical records easier to use and provide the students an unparalleled opportunity for real-world impact.
- UW-Developed Rapid TB Testing Technique Endorsed by World Health Organization // UW Medicine
- Tool May Identify More Patients Who Could Benefit from Parathyroid Surgery // UT Southwestern
Study Maps Cell Types Involved in Head & Neck Tumors Showing How Cell Mixtures, Interactions are Linked to Tumor Behavior // Boston University
Detecting and Managing Endometriosis // UW Medicine
NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK
April 6–12, 2026
Ready. Set. Action! Join the American Public Health Association in celebrating how public health improves our lives and to appreciate public health workers this week!. Find national and local events on the APHA website >>>
REDCAP TIPS AND TRICKS
ITHS REDCAP TIPS & TRICKS: USER MANAGEMENT
The ITHS REDCap Tips and Tricks Series is designed to support researchers get the most out of REDCap in their translational science work. This month’s installment focuses on Data Entry , offering guidance to best utilize your REDCap account. Click below to learn more!
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ITHS SUCCESS STORIES
We want to hear about your accomplishments, updates, interesting projects, and all the incredible things you are doing across ITHS! Have a success story to share? Fill out the form linked here >>>
HOW ITHS CAN SUPPORT YOU
The Institute of Translational Health Sciences (ITHS) moves research from one phase of the translational science spectrum to the next, and helps others to do the same. From bench to bedside: we take great ideas and help turn them into reality with the aim of improving health outcomes across the spectrum.
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GRANT CITATION
The Institute is supported by grants UL1 TR002319, KL2 TR002317, and TL1 TR002318 from the NIH National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences through the Clinical and Translational Science Awards Program (CTSA). Please help us continue to support your research by citing our grant number(s) in publications we supported.
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