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ITHS NEWSLETTER: THE RESEARCH CONNECTOR
APRIL 2024
2024 PILOT AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Institute of Translational Health Sciences is delighted to announce the recipients of our 2024 Pilot Awards:
- Dr. Princess Imoukhuede
- Dr. Cheri Fang
- Cornelia “Connie” Jessen
- Dr. Liliana Lengua
- Dr. Patrick M. Boyle
- Dr. John Gore
- Dr. Li Amily Guo
- Dr. Nathan Sniadecki
Investigators supported by the Pilot Program this year are expanding knowledge in Indigenous Community health care, blood transfusions, cardiac health, pregnancy, and support for formerly incarcerated parents. Read more about their projects here. Congratulations, all!
You can learn more about all of the awards ITHS offers and past recipients on our Funding Opportunities page.
NEW LEADERSHIP FOR ITHS PILOTS
The ITHS Pilot program is happy to officially welcome Teddy Johnson and Dr. Nina Isoherranen as the new co-directors of the Pilot Program. Both step into this role as longtime leader Dr. Paul Martin steps down and remains an advisor. Learn more about our new program leaders>>
ITHS EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Institute of Translational Health Sciences is pleased to announce the 2024 cohort of scholars for the ITHS KL2 Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Career Development Program. Benjamin Lidgard, Kristian Jones, Michelle Guignet, and Jonathan An are early career investigators who will be provided with research time, funding, mentorship, and other necessary resources to foster the development of their clinical and translational research skills. Their time in the 3-year long post-doctoral program began March 1st. Learn more about our scholars>>
ITHS Profile Series
KL2 PROFILE: Germán Gornalusse PhD, MS, is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Gornalusse’s educational background spans across continents, reflecting a diverse and rich academic experience.
A recent graduate of the KL2 program, Dr. Gornalusse spoke to us about his education journey, what he’s most proud of in his career so far, and what advice he has about the future of HIV/AIDS research: Read more>>
TL1 Trainee Highlights
Thomas Vincent, an ITHS TL1 trainee, has been selected as one of the 2024 Husky 100! He'll receive recognition from UW leaders, unique mementos, and access to great opportunities. Congrats, Thomas! #Husky100 #ITHS #TranslationalScience
Congratulations to Isabella Jennings, an ITHS TL1 trainee, for winning the final round of the ACTS Three Minute Thesis Competition at Translational Science 2024! Thank you for your work in moving translational science forward! #TranslationalScience2024 #3MTCompetition #ITHS
ITHS EXPO JUST WEEKS AWAY!
SEATING IS LIMITED - RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
It's almost time for ITHS Expo 24: Symposium and Poster Session! This is always an end of the school year highlight, as we get a chance to hear from translational science pioneers, entrepreneurs at the beginning of their journey, and see posters from the ITHS Scholars & Trainees.
The event will provide an excellent opportunity for networking and collaboration among attendees and presenters. Don't miss it!
ITHS GRAND ROUNDS – FROM IN SILICO TO IN VIVO: DESIGNING CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT FOR SERIOUS ILLNESS COMMUNICATION IN THE ED
May 6, 2024, 12pm–1pm PDT
Online Zoom Event
In this session, visiting Harvard KL2 Scholar Adrian D. Haimovich, MD, PhD, will discuss the bedside-to-algorithm-to-bedside lifecycle for a novel serious illness communication intervention designed for the emergency department setting.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
ITHS TEAM SCIENCE SEMINAR SERIES 8
DEVELOPING TEAM MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR GRANTS
Thu, May 2, 12pm–1pm PDT
Online Zoom Event
In this eighth session of the Team Science Seminar Series 2023–2024, we will describe the growing trend towards multi-PI research and share resources and examples of best practices in the development of team management plans.
ITHS THERAPEUTIC PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (SESSION #7)
May 2, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm PST
Online Zoom Event
Topics for discussion in this final session of the series will include:
- Target Product Profile
- Preclinical Requirements
- Clinical Study Design
- GMP Manufacturing
ITHS TEAM SCIENCE SEMINAR SERIES 9
LEADERSHIP: MANAGING UP AND DELEGATION
Thu, May 23, 12pm–1pm PDT
Online Zoom Event
In this ninth session of the Team Science Seminar Series 2023–2024, we will learn about and discuss highly respectful strategies and approaches for both managing-up and delegating on teams.
FOSTERING CONNECTIONS IN AI & HEALTH
May 8, 2024, HUB 145
Open Space-style event to help facilitate new collaborations between UW researchers who are interested in applying generative AI and large
language models to pressing health challenges. Attendees at the event will set the agenda for discussion, offering to convene discussions on possible topics or projects where collaboration is sought.
The formal program will be followed by an informal networking lunch. Register now>>
NIH GRANTS PROCESS: A Brief Walk-Through for Beginners
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET
Are you new to working with the NIH grants process? If so, make plans to join your peers as the NIH walks through essential aspects of applying for funding. Register now>>
DISABILITY INCLUSION WEBINAR
May 2024, Date TBD
Explore a webinar series that introduces researchers to the All of Us research program and Researcher Workbench.
The disability population has often been excluded from biomedical research. The All of Us Research Program aims to change that by recruiting one million or more participants from underrepresented populations, like the disability population, to enroll as part of a longitudinal, observational cohort to improve health equity and advance personalized medicine. Learn more>>>
THE FUTURE OF SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCING
Workshop Day 1: Thursday, June 6, 12:00–5:00 p.m. ET
Engagement Day: Friday, June 7, 12:00–3:00 p.m. ET
Workshop Day 2: Tuesday, June 11, 12:00–5:00 p.m. ET
This virtual workshop will bring together diverse perspectives from multiple disciplines to explore advantages, barriers, gaps, and opportunities in the future of scientific conferencing for the behavioral and social sciences. Register now>>
HYBRID PUBLIC WORKSHOP: Artificial Intelligence in Drug & Biological Product Development
Save the Date: August 6, 2024
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. Please save the date for this free hybrid public workshop that will be held in person and virtually via Zoom.
GRANT WRITING PROGRAM - AUTUMN 2024
Sept. 11, 2024 - Nov. 27, 2024
12-week Grant Writing Program tailored for junior faculty. Upon completion, participants are expected to have drafted a comprehensive grant proposal ready for submission to a funding organization.
Important Details:
- Application Deadline: June 1, 2024
- Program Dates: Sept. 11, 2024 - Nov. 27, 2024
- Cost: $3,300 per enrollee (A limited number of matching funds will be available from ITHS)
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 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>>
CRISP: CLINICAL RESEARCH INTENSIVE SUMMER PROGRAM
Applications are still open for this new course designed to provide physician clinical investigators with hands-on experience in key clinical research skills to accelerate their career development. The program runs July 8–26, 2024 at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center campus in Seattle. Read more here ›
ITHS REDCap TRAINING CLASSES
Every Tuesday @ ONLINE WEBINAR!
11:00am-12:00pm PDT
ITHS 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>>
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.
FUNDING FOR YOU
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>>
FDA FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Expanding Digital Health
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a funding opportunity, open March 18-May 20, 2024, for selected applicants to explore the role of digital health technologies (DHTs) (e.g., actigraphy, photography, environmental sensors) in the evaluation of new drugs. Funding Opportunity Number (FON)
RFA-FD-24-037 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:
- July 1, 2024
- 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.
With the advent of UW's ARPA-H Committee last year, WWAMI investigators need to know about this high-impact funding opportunity. Read more from our guest author, TL1 trainee Isabella Jennings.
PUBLICATIONS
PUBLICATION SPOTLIGHT
Julie T. Elworth, PhD Recognized as the Recipient of the 2024 JCTS Publication Award. ITHS Director of Research Services, Dr. Melissa Vaught co-author.
Topic: Exploratory study of the underutilization of CTSA module services. Read more>>
Is your publication supported by ITHS?
UW INNOVATION MONTH
INNOVATION MONTH
This May is the first-ever UW Innovation Month, featuring a full slate of programs and events that celebrate the spirit of innovation at UW.
It highlights students and researchers who are entrepreneurs, designers, engineers, scientists, artists, and other leaders who are constantly imagining new heights in their fields. Join events to gain insights into the latest trends in academia and industry and build your network with others who share your passion and drive for impact.
Week 1
- May 1: CoMotion Open House and Innovator Showcase (by invitation)
- May 2-3: Engineering Discovery Days (College of Engineering)
- May 3: CoMotion Labs Fundamentals for Startups (CoMotion)
Week 2
- May 7: Students & Startups: Team Tuesday Meetups (Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship)
Week 3
- May 13: CoNectome Annual Symposium (Computational Neuroscience Center)
Week 4
- May 20: Bioengineering Symposium (College of Engineering)
- May 21: Immunology Seminar: Isabella Rauch, PhD
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KL2 PROFILE SERIES: Blake Langley ND, LAc
Dr. Sebastian T. Tong, designated 2023 National Academy of Medicine Fellow! Read more>>
ITHS Partners receive $9m grant to explore impact of extreme stress & gender Read more>>>
Stories, profiles, awards and more
Dr. John Amory, Deputy Director and Associate PI at ITHS speaks about his research journey in the field of male contraception.
ITHS Faculty Co-Director Tumaini Rucker Coker, MD, MBA, elected to the National Academy of Medicine. Read more>>>
Congrats to these awardees! Now ITHS is looking for additional partners who may be the right fit for new NIH supplements.
How preclinical investigators can start strengthening relationships to better serve their populations.
Congratulations on your NIH appointment, Sean Mooney!
Dr. Chris Goss named as Associate Dean for Clinical Research for UWSOM
Meet the ITHS Pilot Awardees 2024
Enter the Translational Science Entrepreneurship Program (TSEP), a new entrepreneurship-focused training program
RADIANT: Enhancing Diversity in Cancer Clinical Trials
ITHS Co-Principal Investigator Elizabeth Shanahan named a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration. Read more>>>
ITHS' Dr. Allison Lambert accepted as a scholar into the COMPASS Program!
Preventing Harm with Firearm Policy: An Interview With TL1 Trainee Kelsey Conrick
An Interview With Seher Aftab at the GCTL, a leader on the frontlines of bridging the gap between scientific discoveries and healthcare treatments.
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