ITHS: TEAM SCIENCE SEMINAR SERIES 2025–2026 [SESSION THREE]: ACCELERATE YOUR TEAM’S DEVELOPMENT: UNDERSTANDING THE THREE ENABLING CONDITIONS FROM THE SIX CONDITIONS FRAMEWORK

December 11, 12–1pm PST 
Virtual

In the third session, we will examine the three key “Enabling Conditions” from the Six Conditions for Team Effectiveness Framework: Sound Structure/Work Design, Supportive Context/Organizational Support, and Team Coaching.

ITHS: TEAM SCIENCE SEMINAR SERIES 2025–2026 [SESSION FOUR]: COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP SKILLS BEYOND THE TEAM EFFECTIVENESS CONDITIONS FRAMEWORK

January 8, 12–1pm PST 
Virtual

The six team conditions of the Team Effectiveness Conditions Framework focuses on aspects of your team that are modifiable predictors associated with team effectiveness; in this session we will build on this framework by focusing on ways to support yourself and your team at any stage of development. 

ITHS VISITING SCHOLAR GRAND ROUNDS – VANESSA KENNEDY, MD

January 16, 12–1pm PST 
Virtual

Visiting Scholar, Vanessa Kennedy, MD, examines real-world treatment patterns among older adults diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), with a particular focus on the use of allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Her project explores how emerging treatments have influenced clinical decision-making, transplantation rates, and overall care strategies in this patient population.

ITHS: MOSIO + REDCAP INTEGRATION

Research teams are relying on automated texting features now more than ever to improve engagement, data collection and more. Now, the ITHS REDCap team is holding free trainings on how to use Mosio, a tool that helps researchers incorporate automated texting into their workflows. If you’re interested,  complete this brief interest survey to receive dates and Zoom details >>>

CHECK THE ITHS EVENTS CALENDAR

ITHS hosts a range of education and training events including: 

• Weekly 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!

• Access CDS videos here ›
• Access CRES videos here ›

DECEMBER NCATS DIRECTOR ROUNDTABLE

December 3, 3–4pm EST
Virtual

Join the NCATS Director, Dr. Joni Rutter, for an interactive roundtable discussion to hear about the latest happenings at NCATS! Supporters, researchers and educators will hear updates from Dr. Rutter and can participate in an interactive discussion as we work together to bring more treatments to all people more quickly. Click here to register >>>

WEBINARS ON ONCORE REPORTING FOR DCT

December 11, 12-1 PM PST
January 14, 9-10 AM PST
Virtual

These trainings are intended for study teams preparing new clinical trials that will be submitted to HSD on or after January 1, 2026, and are subject to the UW DCT policy. The sessions will provide an overview of DCT minimum requirements, how to access and navigate OnCore, as well as DCT protocol staff training and resources. 

• Click to Register for December 11th session
• Click to Register for January 14th session

THE LANGUAGE OF INNOVATION: WHEN CLINICIANS AND ENGINEERS TALK, PATIENTS BENEFIT

December 16, 12–1pm EST
Virtual

Join clinicians, engineers, and device innovators to learn practical strategies for collaborating effectively during medical device development. Speakers Lokesh Guglani, MD and W. Hong Yeo, PhD will share insights on overcoming communication barriers, defining clinical needs clearly, and building strong interdisciplinary partnerships. Click here to register >>>

PARTICIPATE IN THE RARE DISEASES ARE NOT RARE! 2025 CHALLENGE PRIZE COMPETITION

NIH is seeking your creativity and innovation to help raise awareness through the Rare Diseases Are Not Rare! 2025 Challenge Prize Competition. Whether through visual art, photography, music or another artistic medium, your work can inspire action and shine a light on the rare disease community. Click here to submit an entry >>>

Submissions due by Jan. 2, 2026

UW NUTRITION & OBESITY RESEARCH CENTER: PILOT AND FEASIBILITY AWARDS

The UW Nutrition and Obesity Research Center (NORC) and UW Diabetes Research Center (DRC) is soliciting applications for Pilot and Feasibility awards.

Letters of intent and reviewer nomination forms must be uploaded on the DRC website, using the forms available online, and are due by January 12, 2025. The deadline for full applications is February 28, 2025

UW DIABETES RESEARCH CENTER: NEW INVESTIGATOR AND MCABEE AWARDS

The Diabetes Research Center (DRC) is soliciting applications for the New Investigator and McAbee Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards.

• DRC New Investigator Awards support UW faculty making a first entry into diabetes research.
• DRC McAbee Postdoctoral Fellowships offer up to two years of support for a postdoctoral fellow (M.D. or Ph.D.) engaged in full time research training. 

Letters of intent and reviewer nomination forms must be uploaded on the DRC website, using the forms available online, and are due by January 9, 2026.  The deadline for full applications is February 27, 2026.

SMALL GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE NCATS CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE AWARD (CTSA) PROGRAM (R03 CLINICAL TRIAL OPTIONAL)

The purpose of this NIH Notice of Funding Opportunity is to enhance the capability of NCATS CTSA Program KL2/K12 scholars supported by the CTSA Program to conduct translational science research as they complete the transition to fully independent academic translational scientists. Next applications due Feb 18, 2026. Learn more about the NIH Small Grant Program here >>>

GATES FOUNDATION: GRAND CHALLENGES REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS

• Accelerating the Development of Innovative, Exceptionally Low-Cost Maternal and Child Nutrient Ingredients and Products.

• Accelerating Innovation in Vaginal Formulations in Support of Women's Health. 

Applications for both requests for proposals are due December 16, at 11:30am PST.

WASHINGTON RESEARCH FOUNDATION

WRF Capital is the investment vehicle for Washington Research Foundation.

• STUDENT PROGRAM FUNDING OPPORTUNITY  
• TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION 
• START-UP INVESTMENTS 

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 though significant financial and management support. 

GRANTS.GOV

Check out the various grant opportunities listed here. 

SEATTLE: SOUTH LAKE UNION COAT DRIVE FOR MARY'S PLACE

With the chilly days upon us, UW SLU Community has organized a warm clothing drive to support those in need within our community. You are invited to donate your gently used coats, jackets, sweaters, hats, mittens, blankets, and any other warm clothing items you no longer wear or use. Items will be donated to Mary’s Place, which provides emergency shelter and basic needs for families in our community. Donation boxes can be found in the UW SLU Admin and E building lobbies until Friday, December 19th.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ITHS TOOLS & RESOURCES 

ITHS is well known for the services it offers researchers, but did you know the ITHS website also offers a Tools & Resources page where investigators can find a variety of guides, toolkits and links to help speed health innovation?

ITHS: REQUEST A FREE CONSULT FROM OUR RECRUITMENT SUPPORT SERVICE 

Do you need help with creating a custom research recruitment strategy tailored to increase research participation? We can help with that! Get the strategic help you need from our Recruitment Support Service (RSS). RSS offers one hour of free consultation every Wednesday from 2-4pm PDT on study design, budget development, recruitment, and more. Click here to sing up for a free RSS consult >>>

LEAF: THE ITHS TOOL TO QUERY DATA  

Leaf helps query clinical databases of nearly any data model for cohort estimation and data extraction. Check out office hours every other week and learn to demo, troubleshoot, and assist with query building in Leaf. Reach out to rlong07@uw.edu for more information.

ITHS REDCap TRAINING CLASSES

Available on Demand via ITHS TREE LMS!

REDCap training classes are now available on demand via the ITHS TREE Learning Management System (LMS), and more will be added there soon. Access all of our REDCap courses here anytime!

CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY ADVISORS 

The ITHS Preclinical Engagement Program (PEP) is a new, free program which uses community engagement principles to match preclinical researchers with community members to serve as advisors on their studies. Click here for the PEP Intake Form

TRACK CAREER PROGRESS 

Use Flight Tracker to watch the career progress of ITHS trainees and scholars after they've moved on from our programs. 

EXPAND YOUR CLINICAL RESEARCH SKILLS 

Use COBALT to learn & grow when it's convenient for you!