Announcements
Visit the new Ease of Research intranet page, which serves as a hub for progress updates on our ongoing collaborative initiatives aimed at overcoming identified micro-hurdles that were discovered in our recent survey. A full analysis of the survey may be found on the new intranet page.
Free Online Trainings for Clinical Research Professionals
Georgia CTSA and SC CTSI created an online course catalog with free course and program offerings available to clinical research professionals. Participants earn a certificate or badge with contact hours (continuing education – CE) from an accredited provider upon completion of a course or program (series of courses). Featured Program: Introduction to Clinical and Translational Research
Upcoming Events
MATLAB basics: Data Analysis, Geographic Mapping, and AI
Wednesday, May 22 | 10:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m. | Math & Science Center, room W201 | Register
- 10:30 a.m.–noon | Session 1: Low Code Data Analysis and Geographic Mapping with MATLAB
Learn how to analyze, visualize, and model data using interactive tools in MATLAB. - noon–1 p.m. | Lunch break with pizza
- 1–2:30 p.m. | Session 2: Data Science and AI: AI for Beginners
A workshop tailored for beginners, where we will demystify the fundamentals of AI and demonstrate the MATLAB tools that enable researchers to easily apply AI to their work.
2024 Diabetes & Technology CME Conference
Saturday, May 24 | 8 a.m.–noon | Zoom | Register
This half-day conference will share the latest developments in diabetes & technology and will include informative presentations with topics such as the Standard of Care 2024, CGM in Primary Care, CGM data interpretation, and CGM Implementation.
Do you have an upcoming event or educational opportunity?
Highlighted Resource
Data Analytics and Biostatistics (DAB) Core provides high-quality biostatistics and IT Data management services to Department of Medicine (DOM) faculty by leveraging existing services in the Rollins School of Public Health and the Information Technology Department. The DOM offers 10 hours at no charge for approved DOM investigators who do not have grant funding; however, the requestee is responsible for time exceeding 10 hours. Click here to find out how to submit your request and how to write DAB Core services into future grants!
Funding & Award Opportunities
A searchable External Funding Opportunities Database has been compiled from FOAs in this weekly newsletter, including archived COVID FOAs.
Emory credentials are required to view.
Research to Stimulate Development of Diagnostics, Therapeutics, and Vaccines for Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
Opens: Wednesday, June 5; Closes: April 6, 2027
The purpose of this notice of special interest (NOSI) is to develop diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines for herpes simplex virus (HSV)
IDCRC Early Career Investigator Pilot Awards
Pre-Submission Form Due: Friday, May 31
Mentored Pilot Research Project awards (similar to K08, K23, and K99 awards) provide 1 year of funding to support research projects and career development activities that will enhance the applicant’s ability to compete successfully for an independent R- or K-series award (e.g., acquisition of preliminary data, training in grant preparation). The projects can address a variety of topics, including vaccinology, therapeutics, laboratory studies, and statistics. Learn more about the program.
Interventions to Address Disparities in Liver Diseases and Liver Cancer (R01 - Clinical Trials Optional)
Deadlines: Wednesday, June 5; Friday, October 4, 2024; February 5, 2025; 2025; 2026; 2027
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support multi-level and/or multi-domain intervention research to reduce disparities in liver diseases and liver cancer among populations who experience health disparities in the United States (U.S.).
ML/AI Tools to Advance Genomic Translational Research (MAGen) - Coordinating Center (UG3/UH3, Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Deadlines: Wednesday, June 26 (LOI); Friday, July 26 (Full application)
The purpose of this FOA is to explore the feasibility of developing Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools that can enhance the accuracy and precision of predicting how individuals with pathogenic genetic variants manifest disease.
Immunobiology of Xenotransplantation (U19 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Deadlines: 30 days prior (LOI); Friday, August 9 (Full application)
The purpose of this FOA is to resolve immunologic and physiologic barriers to safe and efficacious xenotransplantation using preclinical pig to nonhuman primate (NHP) or human decedent models of pancreatic islet, kidney, heart, lung, or liver xenotransplantation.
Developmental AIDS Research Center on Mental Health and HIV/AIDS (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
Deadlines: 30 days prior (LOI); Monday, August 26, 2024; 2025; 2026 (Full application)
The purpose of this FOA is to support innovative, interdisciplinary research in several areas, including basic, NeuroHIV, behavioral and social, biostatistics and data science, integrated biobehavioral, applied, clinical, translational, and implementation science.
Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (R43/R44 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (R41/R42 Clinical
Trial Not Allowed)
Deadlines: 30 days prior (LOI); Thursday, September 5, 2024; January 5, 2025; April 5, 2025; 2025; 2026; 2027 (Full application)
The purpose of this FOA is to foster the advancement and accelerate the growth of early-career scientists transitioning to entrepreneurship by simultaneously supporting their entrepreneurial development and the conduct of research and development under their direction.
Would you like an experienced grant writer to help provide guidance for your grant? The Georgia CTSA Grant Wise service offers the opportunity for one-on-one feedback from experienced senior faculty on grant writing. Receive support with developing a timeline, reviewing specific aims, writing/editing the text, and responding to reviewers. Grant Wise is available to faculty of institutions within the Georgia CTSA - Emory, Georgia Tech, MSM, & UGA.
Congratulatory Corner
Kunal Bhatt (Cardiology) received funding from Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for a project entitled, “An open-label extension study to assess the long-term safety of Eplontersen (ION-682884) in patients with transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR- CM).”
Jeffrey Collins (PI) and Russell Kempker (Co-I) (Infectious Diseases) received funding from NIAID for a project entitled, “Immunometabolic biomarkers to advance TB diagnosis and treatment monitoring.”
Srihari Veeraraghavan (Pulmonary) received funding from Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. for a project entitled, “A randomized, double-blind, dose-ranging, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of PLN-74809 (bexotegrast) for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (BEACON-IPF).”
Pratik Sandesara (Cardiology) received funding from Shockwave Medical, Inc. for a project entitled, “Equity in Modifying Plaque Of WomEn with UndeRtreated Calcified Coronary Artery Disease (EMPOWER CAD).”
Have you or a colleague recently received an award or grant funding?
Recent Notable Publications
David Roberts and Sharon Bergquist (Primary Care)
Brockett JS, Manalo T, Zein-Sabatto H, Lee J, Fang J, Chu P, et al. A missense SNP in the tumor suppressor SETD2 reduces H3K36me3 and mitotic spindle integrity in Drosophila. Genetics. 2024 Apr 3;226(4):iyae015. Read more
Modele Ogunniyi (Cardiology)
Olakunle, O, Bakdash, L, Chai, N. et al. Non-english language preference as a social determinant of health in cardiovascular disease: Addressing the Unseen. JACC Adv. null2024, 0 (0). Read more
Arezou Khosroshahi (Rheumatology) and Toby Amoss (Staff, Pulmonary)
Yelnik CM, Xie X, Guerra MM, Costedoat-Chalumeau N, Khosroshahi A, Kamen DL, et al. Prevalence of clinically meaningful antiphospholipid antibodies in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus varies by race and ethnicity. Ann Rheum Dis. 2024 Feb 15;83(3):404-406. Read more
Jeff Sands (Renal Medicine)
Yasuoka Y, Izumi Y, Fukuyama T, Oshima T, Yamazaki T, Uematsu T, et al. Tubular Endogenous Erythropoietin Protects Renal Function against Ischemic Reperfusion Injury. Int J Mol Sci. 2024 Jan 19;25(2):1223. Read more
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Spotlighted Researcher
Paige Smith
Clinical Research Manager – Division of Cardiology
What is your professional background?
My career began after completing the nursing program at Georgia College. After earning my nursing degree, I worked on a telemetry floor at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital and later moved to the CVICU at Saint Joseph’s. While working at Saint Joseph’s, I earned my Clinical Nurse Specialist degree from Georgia State University. In 1994, I began working at Emory in electrophysiology. In 2004, I made the transition from a clinical role to a researcher at Emory.
Which division do you work in, and who is your mentor?
I work as the Director of Clinical Trials for Electrophysiology in the Division of Cardiology. I have been blessed to work with a very talented group of physicians who have supported me and allowed me to function in multiple roles within our cardiology division over the last 30 years.
Briefly describe your research. Why is it important?
I have predominantly worked on industry-related device research. I have witnessed significant changes in technology and how it has led to advancements in treating arrhythmias, heart failure, and stroke prevention over the years.
What do you like most about Emory?
The people are what I like most about Emory; they are my work family. This also includes many of our patients that I continue to keep in touch with and consider to be lifelong friends.
What is your favorite movie or TV show?
I enjoy watching Tampa Bay Lightning games! I was a hockey mom for several years with my son, Dillon, and he and I really enjoy watching the games!
What do you like to do in your spare time?
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, as I am blessed to have a wonderful husband and two amazing children. We enjoy lake life together, so you will find me on my boat this summer with my family. I also am an animal lover and currently have two dachshunds and two cats.
What is a fun fact about you?
A fun fact about me is that I have not always liked my name, Paige, which is from a character in a book that was later turned into the movie "Parrish." Growing up, I was never able to find anything with my name on it, but as time has passed, I have grown to love my name. A favorite teacher of mine called me “Chapter” because she believed in me.
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