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ITHS RESEARCH CONNECTOR
MARCH 2026
UW PRESIDENT TO GIVE KEYNOTE AT EXPO 2026: ITHS SYMPOSIUM AND POSTER SESSION
Expo 26 is right around the corner and ITHS has another impressive lineup of speakers and presenters for attendees this year. This year we’re proud to announce that the University of Washington President, Dr. Robert J. Jones, will be offering a keynote address, followed by remarks from Tueng Shen, MD, PhD, Associate Dean for Medical Technology Innovation, and inaugural director of the future Kren Engineering-based Medicine Institute (KEMI) between UW Medicine and College of Engineering.
Our theme is Engineering and Medicine, and both will be speaking about their experiences as pioneers in the field. Dr. Jones will discuss his efforts to stand up the first accredited medical school to marry both disciplines, and Dr. Shen will share her vision for KEMI. We’ll also have an opportunity to hear lightning talks from some of the most promising early-career entrepreneurs within the ITHS Technology Development Center.
The EXPO will take place on May 12, 11:00am–4:00pm PDT, at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture.
DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY
APPLY NOW FOR TSEP - THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM FOR RESEARCHERS
Applications are now open for the Translational Science Entrepreneurship Program (TSEP), which helps researchers make the leap from science into startups. Now in its third year, the free, year-long, hybrid program can help you make the next move into the startup world—getting your scientific or technological innovation into clinical use. Program Director Teddy Johnson says:
“What makes TSEP special is that it gives all comers an opportunity to explore and gradually develop the mindset and know-how to launch a company, along with a cohort of peers who share the bond of feeling woefully unprepared.”
TSEP VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
- Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
- Time: 12-1pm PDT
- Zoom info here
NEW PILOT AWARDEES
2026 PILOT AWARDEES
This year's ITHS Pilot awardees were selected from a diverse group of applicants, with topics spanning how to help unhoused populations by integrating human and veterinary care, to how AI is being integrated into TBI care, and testing prototype sockets for people who've experienced amputation. Here's a list of the winning projects - click the links to learn more about each of the awards supporting the research. Congratulations to all!
Academic Community Partnerships
- “Health care through the Human-Animal Bond: An Academic-Community Research Collaboration Integrating Human and Veterinary Health Care for Unhoused Populations.”
- “Partnering with the Quinault Indian Nation to co-design a substance use prevention program for adolescents.”
New Interdisciplinary Academic Partnership Awards
- “A field-deployable, ultrasensitive molecular diagnostic to transform malaria infection detection.”
- "AI-Enhanced Data Capture, Classification, and Decision Support for Traumatic Brain and Spine Injury Care.”
- “Analysis of metal-binding ligands as an early diagnostic tool for liver cancer.”
Early-Stage Product Development Award
- “Evaluation of a prototype socket fit testing system to assess coupling of the prosthetic socket in individuals with lower limb amputation.”
- “Accessible Health Reporting: A Digital AI-Driven Solution for Stroke Survivors with Aphasia.”
NEW EXPERT CONSULTANT JOINS ITHS
MEET DAVE: THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE ITHS TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTER
In this conversation, we dive into in biomedical regulatory affairs and breaks down how investigators can better navigate the intimidating process of FDA regulatory pathways.
REDCAP TIPS AND TRICKS
ITHS REDCAP TIPS & TRICKS: USER MANAGEMENT
This month’s installment focuses on New Users by providing quick tips to get started with the REDCap platform.
LAST CALL
LAST CHANCE TO APPLY TO CRISP
Apply now for the Clinical Research Intensive Summer Program (CRISP), a three-week long course that provides clinical investigators with hands-on experience and key clinical research skills to accelerate their career development. n two weeks after submission, whichever is later. Final info session on Mar 16!
ITHS EVENTS & TRAININGS
ITHS: TEAM SCIENCE WORKSHOP: BUILD SKILLS TO MANAGE CONFLICT & IMPROVE COMMUNICATION
May 7, 9a-12p 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 filling up fast! Only a few spaces left. Click below to learn more and register today.
ITHS: TEAM SCIENCE SEMINAR SERIES 2025–2026 [SESSION SIX]: BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER: TEAMING IN THE REAL WORLD
March 12, 12–1pm PDT
Virtual
Join us for the final Team Science Seminar Series session of the 2025-2026 academic year! This session will feature a panel of research team members (PIs, professional research staff, recent graduate students) who will explore real-world team science challenges at the intersection of interdisciplinary collaboration and everyday constraints, using the 6 Conditions for Team Effectiveness as a guiding framework.
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!
OTHER EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
PEDIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH WEBINAR FOR WYOMING CLINICIANS
Mar 7, 9a-11a PDT
Virtual
Seattle Children's WY Partnership Access Line (PAL) Program is hosting a free educational mental health conference for Wyoming primary care providers. Learn more and register for the Pediatric Mental Health Webinar >>>
47th ANNUAL DUNCAN CONFERENCE
March 13, 7:50a-4:00p PDT
Virtual
This year’s Annual Duncan Conference will explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in supporting young people with disabilities. Curated by the Duncan Seminar Planning Committee, the agenda brings fresh perspectives to an interdisciplinary audience while maintaining a strong focus on supporting the whole child. Learn more about the Duncan Conference >>>
NIH UPDATES
RESEARCH SECURITY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NIH (NOT-OD-26-017)
This notice notifies the extramural community of the NIH implementation of the Research Security Training (RST) requirements outlined in the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-167). Learn more about Research Security Training Requirements >>>
ADJUSTED TIMELINE FOR NIH’S IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMON FORMS (NOT-OD-26-033)
Instead of requiring all users to change to the use of Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support and the NIH Biographical Sketch Supplement by January 25, 2026 (as outlined in NOT-OD-26-018), NIH will extend the leniency period through May 2026. Learn more about the Adjusted Timeline >>>
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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.
The next deadline is April 7
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
Human liver tissue cell architecture reconstructed in 3D
This paper in Science Advances acknowledged our TL1 grant! Both co-first authors have been trained by ITHS. Wesley B. Fabyan was an ITHS/WRF summer commercialization fellow. Chelsea L. Fortin was a TL1 scholar.
- Injuries Cause Lasting Financial Harm, Even Among Insured // UW Medicine
- Periods May Trigger Pain for Many Who Have Sickle Cell Disease // University of California San Francisco
- Researchers Identify Potential Immune Evasion Mechanism in Premalignant Lung Lesions // Boston University School of Medicine
- Emotional Memory Region of Aged Brain Is Sensitive to Processed Foods // Ohio State University
- UW announces parnership with Tohoku University in Japan to advance academic research: Q-Dream // UW Medicine
HOW ITHS CAN SUPPORT YOU
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?
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.
JOIN ITHS
Members gain access to ITHS research services, resources, tools, training, funding, and collaboration opportunities. Become an ITHS member today ›
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 >>>
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ITHS TOOLS AND RESOURCES
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 sign 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, a program designed for research coordinators, to learn & grow when it's convenient for you!
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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