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THE RESEARCH CONNECTOR
MARCH 2024
SPOTLIGHT ON EQUITABLE COMMUNITY BUILDING WITH ITHS
Researchers at the University of Washington School of Public Health (SPH) and the ITHS developed a program called Community Voices to improve partnerships between researchers and community partners. The program provides a hub for matching community groups with researchers and provides support and coaching for how to be collaborative and inclusive from start to finish. This excellent profile, from the UW School of Public Health, profiles work done by ITHS leaders Linda Ko, Laurie Hassell, and Maggie Ramirez.
RADIANT: Enhancing Diversity in Cancer Clinical Trials
ITHS, in collaboration with the Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment CARE Fund, is proud to announce the RADIANT program. This initiative addresses a critical area of need in oncology research: the lack of diversity among participants of cancer clinical trials. Initiated in September 2023, the RADIANT program will continue until Fall 2025.
RFI UPDATE
REQUEST FOR IDEAS
Thank you to everyone who submitted proposals for the ITHS Request for Ideas. The projects reviewed were very impressive and the decision-making process was not easy. Notifications for the final group of selectees will be going out soon.
Major points of emphasis included unique strengths or challenges in the WWAMI region, and a focus on translational science, not strictly translational research.
The selected project will be included in UM1 grant submission in 2025, receiving potential direct costs between $125,000 – $500,000 per year for 2-3 years.
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER
DEMYSTIFY THE START-UP PROCESS
WITH THE TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM
Making the jump from research to the real-world can be daunting – but not if you have the right tools & training. Enter the Translational Science Entrepreneurship Program (TSEP), a new entrepreneurship-focused training program designed to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and real-world application. The primary objective of this program is to accelerate the translation of scientific and technological innovations into practical clinical use, and the program is accepting applications until April 5, 2024.
KL2 PROGRAM
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE FOR KL2 PROGRAM
The ITHS interview series is meant to shine a deserving spotlight on individuals who are doing critical work across the vast spectrum of translational science. In this case, we are shining the light on our brilliant KL2 Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Career Development program, as well as the leaders who have made this program so successful. The timing is perfect, as Christy McKinney, PhD, MPH steps in as the lead as co-director, as John Amory, MD, MPH, MSc, takes on the role of Principal Investigator at ITHS. Dr. McKinney has a clear vision for the program's growth, saying:
With a substantial pool of applicants across all six schools, there is a clear demand for the KL2 program. We need to nurture a pipeline of skilled translational investigators, and this program plays a crucial role in ensuring their development.
We sat down with both Dr. McKinney and Dr. Amory to discuss what's next for this remarkable program.
NEW ITHS PODCAST
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
UW UNIVERSITY FACULTY LECTURE
REVOLUTIONARY: THE QUEST TO DETECT AND CURE ALZHEIMER'S
Mon, Apr 1, 5:30–6:30pm PDT
Husky Union Building or Stream Online
Among our aging population, diseases like Alzheimer’s are approaching epidemic proportions — and by the time they’re detected, it’s often too late for treatment. UW Bioengineering Professor Valerie Daggett will share how her team is working on tests to detect these diseases years before symptoms develop — and how her lab is creating novel treatments to stop disease progression in its tracks. Come hear more about this revolutionary work.
ITHS REGULATORY STRATEGY (SESSION #5)
April 4, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm PST
Online Zoom Event
Topics for discussion in the session will include:
- FDA Regulations
- Devices, Therapeutics, Diagnostics & Digital Health Tools
- Safety & Efficacy
ITHS TEAM SCIENCE SEMINAR SERIES 7
INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH WITHIN THE APPOINTMENT, PROMOTION AND TENURE PROCESSES
Thu, Apr 4, 12pm–1pm PDT
Online Zoom Event
In this seminar, the ITHS Team Science Core will describe why interdisciplinary collaborative research is critical to solving current complex scientific challenges and how recognizing and rewarding this work in PT processes is critical to encouraging the success of interdisciplinary teams. Strategies for writing goal statements, annotating CVs, and soliciting external reviewers’ expert at interdisciplinary research will be discussed during the session.
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. Team management plans are increasingly required for these types of proposals and include sections such as: organizational structure and team composition; shared leadership, contributions, and distributed responsibility for decision making; resource sharing and allocation, credit assignment; coordination and communication plans; intra-team data sharing and archiving for preservation.
EMERGING TOPICS IN QUALITY IMPROVEMENT WEBINAR SERIES
April 9, 2024, 12pm-1pm PST
Online Zoom Event
Emerging Topics in Quality Improvement webinars focus on trending topics and in-depth methodologies in quality improvement. Webinars are held the second Tuesday every other month from 12-1pm PT. Registration is required to attend.
ITHS MEDICAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (SESSION #6)
April 18, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm PST
Online Zoom Event
Topics for discussion in the session will include:
- Medical Devices
- Intended Use
- FDA Classes
- GMP Manufacturing and Quality Systems
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
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)
- Application Requirements:
- A paragraph listing the objectives of the grant
- An LOI from your mentor to two efforts of work this fall
- Selected applicants will be interviewed
For more information on application submission, please email ithsedu@uw.edu
FOSTERING CONNECTIONS IN AI & HEALTH
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>>
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
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:
- April 1, 2024
- 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.
ICYMI: RESEARCH HEADLINES
Mother-daughter physicists
Together, they collaborate on research that has the potential to transform care for kidney stone and tumor patients using ultrasound technology
Video: Bringing stars back to the sea
Scientists at this University of Washington facility in the San Juan Islands are working to help sunflower stars — a type of sea star — grow and thrive once again after their populations along the West Coast were devastated by a mysterious disease.
Lauding UW faculty innovators, change-makers and trailblazers this Women’s History Month
Here are a few of their stories.
SUBMIT YOUR PUBLICATIONS TO ITHS!
SHARE YOUR SUCCESS & SUBMIT PUBLICATIONS
Have you published with an ITHS citation? Please share your success by sending us the title, author, and journal name. It will be included in our database and could help you connect with other researchers for collaboration.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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New PNW location for one of five entrepreneurial hubs across the United States. Dubbed SIHI-REACH, located at UMontana.
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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>>>
Dr. Chris Goss named as Associate Dean for Clinical Research for UWSOM
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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!
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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