ITHS Newsletter: The Research Connector, July 2024

ITHS KL2 Q&A SESSION

Wednesday, Aug 14, 4–5pm PDT
Online

Are you interested in the ITHS KL2 Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Career Development Program? The NIH-funded program provides the time, funding, mentorship, and training necessary to foster the early career development of clinical and translational researchers. Read more about the program >>

Our next application for the KL2 grant opens in August with a deadline of October 7th. Get all your questions answered at our virtual information session on August 14! Register here >>

UW LIBRARIES “MOST WANTED” RESEARCHER SUMMER SERIES

August 12-23, 2024
Online

This summer workshop series focuses on the tools and topics UW researchers are asking about. We welcome all members of the research community, including graduate students, postdocs, research staff, clinicians, and faculty members. These workshops will teach a variety of skills and formats to:

Expand the visibility of your research.
Effectively communicate research findings and impact in new and non-traditional ways.
Enhance your research portfolio for tenure and future career opportunities.
Connect with others at UW to extend your research networks.

Sessions are online, so you can take advantage of this learning from any location, just in time for the start of the 2024/2025 school year. Some sessions have a maximum attendance cap, so RSVP now to “set it and forget it” and save your spot! This event is co-sponsored by the Office of Research. Learn more and register >>

ITHS PROFILE SERIES: DR. KARI A. STEPHENS

Where Informatics and Mental Health Come Together

The ITHS profile series is meant to shine a deserving spotlight on individuals within the institute doing critical work across the vast spectrum of translational science. In our July installment, we are focusing on the vibrant career of Dr. Kari A. Stephens, a longtime faculty contributor to our community engagement program.

Before arriving at ITHS, Dr. Stephens’ career path was marked by two distinct phases: Information technology and psychology. Her multidisciplinary background provides a unique lens through which she approaches her work, merging the realms of informatics and mental health care. Read her truly fascinating career story so far.

ITHS REDCap TRAINING CLASSES

Now available on-demand via the TREE LMS!

The ITHS-developed Translational Research Education Engine (TREE) learning management system was recently rebuilt and updated to provide a more user-friendly platform that offers an engaging, interactive learner experience. The new TREE offers educational opportunities and content hosting services for the greater clinical and translational science community.

On-demand training for REDCap is now available for select courses on TREE. For a list of courses, visit this link. These courses are open enrollment, but you must create a new account upon first access to the new LMS. Read more >>

NEW SITE: OFFICE OF RESEARCH & GRADUATE EDUCATION

The Office of Research & Graduate Education (RGE) has a new website, and the ITHS is featured prominently! RGE promotes and facilitates responsible research, teaching, and training programs within the University of Washington School of Medicine. RGE works to:

build & enhance infrastructure,
provide strategic information & analyses,
foster a collaborative environment,
streamline processes, and
maximize opportunities for achievements in research and graduate education.

Visit the new site >>

YEAR TWO: TEAM SCIENCE SEMINAR SERIES

Now in its second year, the ITHS Team Science Seminar Series has covered a broad range of topics, from writing team plans for grants to engaging with the community, and has increased participants since year one. We spoke with ITHS Team Science Co-Directors Brenda Zierler and Erin Blakeney about the second year of the popular series

READ ABOUT TEAM SCIENCE SEMINAR SERIES

SOCIAL MEDIA KUDOS via LinkedIn

Elizabeth Johnson, PhD, MS-CRM, RN, Assistant Professor, Montana State University College of Nursing, Assistant Professor, Montana State University College of Nursing

"Can’t thank Institute of Translational Health Sciences and Teddy Johnson with team enough for this program as I celebrate #DayOne of starting my company! Here’s to #nursesintech and #ruralfounders in entrepreneurship! The journey begins 🥂"

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VISITING SCHOLAR DISCUSSES HEALTHCARE BARRIERS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

As part of the ITHS Visiting Scholar Grand Rounds Series, Carol Haywood, PhD, OTR/L gave a talk to discuss her research into the kinds of barriers people with disabilities face in the US healthcare system, as well as some of the ways those barriers might be removed.

Watch here>>

ITHS COLLABORATORS RECOGNIZED FOR ADDRESSING HEALTH PROBLEMS IN RURAL REGIONS

Congratulations to the ITHS Rural Health Lab for being selected as a "Build Up Trust" finalist and receiving $40,000 to continue the project! This honor highlights the outstanding efforts and dedication of the Rural Health Initiative partnership.
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“PROJECT ALASKA” AIMS TO BUILD CONNECTIONS AND REDUCE DISPARITIES

The ITHS profile series is focusing on a promising new DEIA initiative from WPRN (WWAMI Region Practice and Research Network) called Project Alaska. The goal of Project Alaska is to enhance healthcare for Alaskans, including Native populations, by fostering research collaborations with primary care practices.
Read more >>

BREAKING GROUND IN BIOTECH: ITHS EXPO LIGHTNING TALKS

This year’s ITHS Expo showcased an hour of captivating lightning talks spotlighting the pioneering inventions in the biomedical realm.

Click here to watch the Lightning Talks.

NIH Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

Are you an academic or small business life science innovator looking for free entrepreneurship training? Submit your request for our new NIH Entrepreneurship Bootcamp by Friday, August 16, to learn about:

The customer discovery process to assess customer and stakeholder needs
How to develop stronger business models and market strategies
How to validate commercialization plans

Learn more in NOT-OD-24-147 and on their website.

Register today>>

ITHS REDCap TRAINING CLASSES

Every Tuesday @ ONLINE WEBINAR!
11:00am-12:00pm PDT

ITHS also offers weekly classes on Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap), a rapidly evolving web tool developed by researchers for researchers in the translational domain. Whether you need to learn the basics or you're ready to take on advanced projects, we have a class that will help you move your research forward. Learn more & register>>

NEW GENESIS LECTURE SERIES

Nucleate Seattle is hosting the Genesis Lecture Series, an eight-part lecture series that will illuminate the path from conception to commercialization of life science companies!

Join in every Thursday throughout August and September at 4pm Pacific as they cover topics relating to building a life science venture, intricacies of commercialization, protection of intellectual property and fundraising strategies.

Learn more and register >>

ALL SESSIONS POSTED! LEARN THE ESSENTIALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

All the sessions in our Biomedical Innovation Fireside Chat Series for entrepreneurs are now online and available to watch! These talks delve into product development and FDA regulations for new medical devices, therapeutics, diagnostics, digital health products and more.

Access all of these videos anytime by clicking here>>

TEAM SCIENCE SEMINAR SERIES ONLINE NOW!

Launched during the 2022-2023 academic year, the annual Team Science Seminar Series was developed to assist early career researchers in addressing challenges to collaboration and collective team functioning, improving their ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, communicate and build trust with their collaborators, and identify the best ways to solve problems collaboratively. Topics include:

Teamwork and collaboration
Teaming strategies for different contexts
Strategies to address conflict
How to find and engage community partners
Addressing conflict challenges including microaggressions, hierarchy, and delivering on commitments
Leadership, delegation, and managing up

DISSEMINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE INSTITUTE PROGRAM

This in-person program is ideal for doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior and more-established faculty from universities and research institutes who wish to deepen their understanding of implementation science and receive personalized advice from experts on their research proposals.

The Institute will consist of a three-day in-person training session taking place in St. Louis on October 28-30, 2024.

Apply to participate by July 31, 2024. Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit will be provided. Learn more and apply>>

NIH GRANTS FOR BEGINNERS

Did you miss the webinar on the NIH grants process for beginners? Not to worry, the event resources are now available! Reference the slides or dive right in to the video, which includes sections on:

Learn the basics with NIH Grants Process: A Walk-Through for Beginners
Tune in for answers to your questions in the NIH Expert Q&A Panel: Part 1
Test your knowledge with Submission Policies: You Make the Call
More questions and answers in the NIH Expert Q&A Panel: Part 2
Take our panelists’ advice: Grant Application Tips from NIH Experts

HYBRID PUBLIC WORKSHOP: AI IN DRUG & BIOLOGIC DEVELOPMENT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in collaboration with the Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative (CTTI), is convening a hybrid public workshop on AI in drug and biological product development on Tuesday, August 6. Please save the date for this free hybrid public workshop that will be held in person and virtually via Zoom. Register now >>

WEBINAR ON NIH SIMPLIFIED REVIEW FRAMEWORK

Are you an applicant developing your research project grant (RPG) application for the deadline date of January 25, 2025, or beyond? Or perhaps a research administrator providing support as the deadline draws closer? Register now >>

ITHS CDS & CRES SEMINARS AVAILABLE ONLINE

If you missed any of our Career Development Series (CDS) or Clinical Education Research Series (CRES) seminars, you can watch the recordings online.

Access CDS videos here ›

Access CRES videos here ›

APPLY NOW FOR THE 2025-2026 ITHS PILOT AWARDS

This program offers a wonderful opportunity for investigators from the five-state WWAMI region (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho) to receive funding to help their new research projects get off the ground.

KEY DATES

Application due: August 30, 2024
Awardees notified: early December 2024
Award period: March 1, 2025–February 28, 2026

Read more >>

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS: S CRC PILOT GRANTS PROGRAM

The UW Suicide Care Research Center recently announced their Request for Applications for 2-year $100,000 pilot and developmental research projects that aim to develop, refine, and/or implement scalable innovative interventions or services along SCRC’s Suicide Care Pathway for adolescents and young adults (ages 13-30) in outpatient medical settings.

As a reminder, detailed Letters of Intent are due on September 15, 2024 and SCRC strongly recommends teams obtain consultation with Center faculty Kate Comtois or Molly Adrian prior to submission (you may submit an LOI without prior consultation).

The window for pre-LOI consultation closes August 15, 2024.

To obtain pre-LOI consultation, please sign up here and send your Specific Aims page and responses to the LOI questions (see the RFA) in a word document 3 days prior to uwscrc@uw.edu.

RESEARCH FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: ADVANCING HEALTH RESEARCH THROUGH ETHICAL, MULTIMODAL AI

The Advancing Health Research through Ethical, Multimodal AI Initiative aims to develop ethically focused, data-driven, multimodal AI approaches to more closely model, interpret, and predict complex biological, behavioral, and health systems and enhance our understanding of health and the ability to detect and treat human diseases. NOTICE NUMBER: OTA-24-095 Learn more>>

ITHS: SUPPORTING RESEARCH EFFORTS OF JUNIOR INVESTIGATORS

The ITHS offers Catalyst Awards to provide “just-in-time” resources especially to early career investigators looking to complete a project or collect pilot data for a larger grant application.

The ITHS also offers Voucher Awards as “in-kind” service vouchers in support of outstanding translational research.

2024 deadlines for the Catalyst and Voucher awards:

October 1, 2024

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 though significant financial and management support.

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.

Learn how all of our programs work together to build the translational science engine.

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