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JANUARY 20, 2025
What you will learn in this month's
Research edition of the Bulletin:
- DOM Research leaders reflect on 2024
- Recent DOM publications and awards
- February DOM Ease of Research Initiative Town Hall
- Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design Program
- Emory celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Check out DOM's new flyer templates
- Listen to Chair Chats Episode 1: Match and Residency
- Tiffany Walker to serve on national Advisory Committee on Long COVID
Scroll down to read more!
EMORY HOLIDAY CLOSURE
Today, January 20, Emory University is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. To honor and celebrate his legacy and the civil rights movement, Emory's King Week is taking place through Saturday, January 25. The program includes educational lectures, spiritual events, community service projects, celebrations, and exhibits.
This Thursday, January 23, we invite you to attend the 2025 MLK Jr. Community Service Awards, where six individuals and organizations will be recognized for their outstanding service in advancing justice, equity, and compassion throughout the Atlanta community. This in-person event is co-hosted by the Woodruff Health Sciences Center, Emory School of Medicine, Rollins School of Public Health, Goizuetta Business School, Emory School of Nursing, Emory Healthcare, and the Emory Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Click here to register.
RESEARCH UPDATES
Dear Colleagues,
Happy New Year! We would like to take this opportunity to thank our researchers for a successful 2024 and your ongoing commitment to advancing health and impacting diseases via discovery, clinical, health outcomes and health services research.
We are proud to share the following accomplishments for DOM's research over the last year.
- We continued our strong research funding with $172.5 million in total research awards.
- The VA received $5.5 million in funding with 23 funded PIs.
- Our investigators' hard work is reflected in 711 grant proposals submitted in FY24, which is a 12.5% increase from 623 proposals in 2023, showing our continued research growth.
- Our impact was evident in the 1,189 unique. publications from 435 contributing faculty
- We continue to be a strong community on mentors and mentees with 50 independent R01s and 12 mentored NIH K awards.
Our focus in 2024 was on enhancing support for our research community. We thank everyone for being a part of the Ease of Research Initiative and the grant Proposal Submission Deadline policy. We encourage your continued input via the Ease of Research website. The Office of Research continues to support important programs like DAB Core, grant writing assistance with Janet Gross, and career development award (CDA) committees.
The Office of Research is planning many new initiatives in the coming year, so please stay tuned. We look forward to staying in touch with the research community through this research themed newsletter, the third week of every month!
Warm regards,
Vibha N. Lama, MD, MS
Vice Chair of Research
Charles Searles, MD
Associate Vice Chair of Research and Space Management
News from NIH: FORMS-I must be used for due dates on or after Friday, January 25
Important Reminder: Carefully choose the correct form package based on the target due date and Competition ID.
- You must use FORMS-I application packages for due dates on or after Saturday, January 25.
- You must use FORMS-H for due dates on or before Friday, January 24.
Both application packages will be active simultaneously for a transition period. Any funding opportunities reissued for these initiatives will include due dates only after January 25 and only FORMS-I application packages. Applications submitted using the wrong funding opportunity for that due date will be withdrawn and removed from consideration.
FEATURED RESOURCE OF THE MONTH
Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD)
Georgia CTSA’s BERD program provides free comprehensive biostatistical, epidemiological, and research design support for researchers. These services include support for protocol development, statistical analysis plans, and sample size/power calculations. Research faculty are also available to solve novel innovative problems in the areas of design of experiments, clinical trials, and longitudinal cohort studies.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Jessica Alvarez (Endocrinology); Victoria Ojuri, Chetna Bedi, Joffi Effoe, Adaiah Soibi-Harry, Cecile Lahiri (Infectious Diseases)
Alvarez JA et al. “Sex Differences in Metabolic Disorders of Aging and Obesity in People with HIV.” Curr HIV/AIDS Rep. 2024 Nov 21;22(1):3. Read more.
Francisco Pasquel (Endocrinology)
Pasquel FJ et al. “Trends and Inequalities in Diabetes-Related Complications Among US Adults, 2000-2020.” Diabetes Care. 2025 Jan 1;48(1):18-28. Read more.
Stephen Pastan (Renal Medicine)
Pastan S et al. “Immediate Postintervention Outcomes from a Randomized Trial that Sought to Enhance Access to Live Donor Kidney Transplant for Black and African Americans.” Prog Transplant. 2024 Dec 19:15269248241304794. Read more.
Jinhee Jeong, Jeann Carvalho, Jeanie Park (Renal Medicine)
Carvalho JL, Jeong J, Park J. “Autonomic modulation with mindfulness-based stress reduction in chronic kidney disease: a randomized controlled trial.” J Physiol. 2024 Dec 18. Read more.
RESEARCH EVENTS
February DOM Ease of Research Initiative Town Hall
When: Friday, February 7, 2025, noon–1 p.m.
Where: Hybrid: SOM 178P, Zoom
Guests: Robin Ginn, Associate Vice President in the Office for Clinical Research (OCR), and
Donald Harvey, Executive Director, Woodruff Industry-Sponsored Clinical Trials (WISC)
Save the Dates: 2025 Research Events
NIH Research Enhancement Award (R15): What You Need to Know… And Recent Changes:
Thursday, January 30 | 2:30–4 p.m. | Virtual
This webinar is for PIs, research administrators, research development professionals, and more. Attend to learn more about how these R15 programs support and strengthen the research environment and give students an opportunity to gain biomedical research experience. Register here.
Emory Clinical Cardiovascular Research Conference
Monday, January 27 & February 10 | 2 p.m. | HSRB II (N600) & Zoom.
A presentation on Cardiovascular Effects of Vagus Nerve Stimulation. Presented by Doug Bremner, MD, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Radiology; Director, Emory Clinical Neuroscience Research Unit. Read more.
Researcher Survival Skills: New NIH Biosketch
Wednesday, February 12 | 4–5 p.m. | Zoom
Join speakers Deepika Bhatia and Kimberly Eck from the Office of Research Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (RCRA) for a discussion on the new Biographical Sketch Common Form for NIH application due dates and report submission dates on/after Sunday, May 25. Register here.
K-Club: Early Career Researchers Navigating Collaborations and Developing an Independent Trajectory
Monday, February 17 | noon–1 p.m. | HSRB II – N100 (with lunch) & Zoom
Join the K-Club and speaker Lou Ann Brown, PhD for a presentation on Team Science- early career researchers navigating collaborations and developing an independent trajectory. Register by Friday, February 14 if you plan to attend in person. Register here.
2025 Southeast Regional Clinical & Translational Science Conference
March 5–7, 2025 | Callaway Resort and Gardens
Meet cross-disciplinary researchers and clinicians from across the southeast region to present the best new health-related preclinical, clinical, implementation, and population-based research and build collaborative relationships. Register here.
2025 Emory Physician Scientist Symposium
Friday, April 4 | HSRB I and II
Internal submission deadline: Friday, January 31
This collaboration across Physician Scientist Training Programs at Emory is aimed at anyone with clinical training and who devotes time to clinical, basic, or translational research. There will be career development and scientific information sessions and networking opportunities. Abstracts must be limited to 350 words and include sections for: background, methods, results, and conclusions. Read more.
11th Annual Health Services Research Day
Tuesday, May 6 | 8 a.m.–3 p.m. | Claudia Nance Rollings (CNR) Building (Rollins Auditorium)
Abstract submissions deadline: Monday, March 3
The Georgia CTSA and Emory Health Services Research Center are pleased to present the 11th annual Health Services Research Day. This symposium and networking opportunity where researchers learn about ongoing quality, effectiveness, and value-based research activities across the state of Georgia.
DOM Research Administration Monthly Drop-In Office Hours
Are you new to working with our office? Do you have general process or system-related questions? We are here to help you navigate nuances and challenges you may be facing!
Upcoming dates: Thursday, January 23, Thursday 27, and Thursday 27.
Drop in between 11 a.m. and noon via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/92796311585
For more information about the DOM Research Administration, visit our page HERE.
CONGRATULATORY CORNER
Congrats to the following researchers on their recent awards
Frances Lee (Pulmonary) and Brian Vickery (Pediatrics) received funding from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for a study entitled “Short-Term Linvoseltamab Treatment on Top of Chronic Dupilumab Treatment for Adults With Severe Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-Mediated Food Allergy. Read more.
Arshed Quyyumi (Cardiology) received funding from Lilly USA, LLC for a study entitled “The Effect of Retatrutide Once Weekly on Cardiovascular Outcomes and Kidney Outcomes in Adults Living With Obesity (TRIUMPH-Outcomes).” Read more.
Srihari Veeraraghavan (Pulmonary) received funding from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for a study entitled “An open-label extension trial of the long-term safety and efficacy of BI 1015550 taken orally in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF) (FIBRONEERTM-ON).” Read more.
Jason Cobb (Renal Medicine) received funding from Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. for a study entitled “A Prospective Observational Registry of Patients Treated with LUPKYNISTM (voclosporin) in the US.” Read more.
Samantha Yeligar (Pulmonary) received funding from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alchoholism and the University of Colorado- Denver for a study entitled “CoPARC: Colorado Pulmonary-Alcohol Research Collaborative.” Read more.
Pratik Sandesara (Cardiology) received funding from Thrombolex Inc. for a study entitled “The RAPID – PE Study: RESCUE Advanced Protocol without ICU stay and without lytic Drip - for the Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. A Post-market Study.” Read more.
DOM Grant & Funding Spotlight:
Robin Klein, MD, and Jada Bussey-Jones, MD (General Internal Medicine), Reena Hemrajni, MD (Hospital Medicine)
These faculty members received a National Board of Medical Examiners Innovators Grant for a project titled "Assessing the Assessors: Development and Implementation of a Faculty Assessment Dashboard to enable Valid and Equitable Assessment." Dr. Klein shared more with us (below) on the project and what they hope to achieve.
"The project focuses on evaluating how faculty assess learner performance in clinical rotations. Assessment is an important part of teaching. While faculty are evaluated and receive feedback on their teaching skills, we do not often provide that same level of understanding when it comes to assessment skills. This is important as increasing evidence shows gender and racial disparities in faculty assessments of learners suggesting bias. In this project we will create a dashboard to monitor faculty assessment practices. With this dashboard faculty can see how they rate learners in various domains and the feedback they provide in assessments and how these compare to their peers and what is expected of them by the training program. This will also enable us to identify individual patterns in assessment that may indicate bias."
FUNDING AND AWARD OPPORTUNITIES
Learn about the latest funding opportunities below and check the monthly Research bulletin for new funding and awards. In the meantime, visit the School of Medicine's Funding Opportunities webpage for more information.
FAR: Small Grant Mechanism Program Announcement Opportunity Award (OA)
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
The goal of this grant is to remove obstacles to HIV/AIDS research among CFAR members by providing hard-to-obtain resources. Reimbursement or direct purchases of up to $2,000 per approved request will be provided. All requests must be approved by their department or division prior to submission. The application can be found here. Learn more (PDF).
CFAR-Series Pilot Grant Program (CFAR-03, CFAR-K)
Deadline: Monday, March 3 (LOI) and Tuesday, April 1 (Full application)
The CFAR-03 mechanism targets early stage and independent investigators new to HIV research. The CFAR-K mechanism targets NIH-K awardees to fill or extend research funding provided by the NIH-K mechanism. Contact Galina Terbova to learn more.
Max Cooper Prize in Immunology:
Deadline for nominations: Tuesday, April 1
Applicants must be a researcher (with an MD or PhD) in the field of immunology. The winner(s) are awarded $100,000. Their nomination letter should highlight their research contributions to the field at a fundamental and/or translational level. EU scientists/clinicians are eligible; active Prize Jury members are not. Nomination packets and inquiries may be directed to maxcooperprize@emory.edu. Learn more.
NIH Funding Opportunities
NHGRI: Supporting Talented Early Career Researchers in Genomics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Wednesday, January 29, 2025; Wednesday, January 28, 2026; 1/27/27 | Wednesday, January 27, 2027 Applications due: Friday, February 28, 2025, Friday, February 27, 2026; Friday, February 27, 2027
This FOA supports Early Stage Investigators in genomics research. The goals are to develop resources and technologies to advance genomic research and its application to human health, study the ethical, legal, and social implications, support investigator training and career development, and disseminate information. Read more.
NIAID, NIDDK, NIDA, and NIAAA: Research Opportunities for New and "At-Risk" Investigators (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Deadline: Thursday, June 5
This program seeks to support either a new or ‘At-Risk’ investigator in securing a substantial research grant award. This program dually encompasses basic and clinical research as projects can vary in topic. Read more.
NHLBI: Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for K01/K08/K23/K25 Recipients (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
Deadline: Friday, June 13
This program aims to support short-term research projects (no more than two years) with limited resources to generate preliminary data to support a subsequent R01-equivalent application. Examples of studies include, but are not limited to, pilot or feasibility studies, proof of concept studies, secondary analysis of existing data, and more. Read more.
DOM ANNOUNCEMENTS
DOM Menu of Flyer Templates
With Emory's new branding rollout, many of our DOM materials will be updated over the upcoming months. You might have noticed that our Weekly Bulletins now have a new look and feel, with fresh colors, designs, new fonts, and more. In our next phase of this rollout, we're excited to announce our new flyer templates available to everyone in the department.
If you are looking for a flyer or marketing material, you can now select your preferred design using the "menu of options" linked here and at the button below. Once you are ready to start the process, please contact DOM Communications or fill out the marketing and communications project request form and a member from the team will work with you on designing the flyer to meet your needs.
Introducing Chair Chats: A Podcast Hosted by DOM Chair, Carlos del Rio
The Department of Medicine is excited to announce the launch of our podcast, Chair Chats! Tune in to hear our Chair, Carlos del Rio, MD, shine a spotlight on our outstanding team members across the department.
Episode 1: Match and Residency
In this episode, Dr. del Rio sits down with Reena Hemrajani, MD, Program Director for our J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program. With Match season approaching soon, they come together to discuss our program, residency life, and the many ways Emory provides support and resources to our learners during their training. As a former resident himself, Dr. del Rio and Dr. Hemrajani chat about the many ways the program has evolved over the years while staying true to its core values — service, clinical rigor, and intellectual curiosity.
Tiffany Walker, MD, to serve on national Advisory Committee on Long COVID
Congratulations to Tiffany Walker, MD, (General Internal Medicine) on being appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to serve on their Advisory Committee on Long COVID. Dr. Walker is one of 14 individual selected nationwide for this honor.
Dr. Walker brings a breadth of expertise to this committee with her experience as co-founder of the Grady Long COVID Clinic and serving as PI of the AHRQ Atlanta Long COVID Collaborative.
We look forward to to seeing her contributions shape the future of Long COVID research.
DOM members share expertise in recent podcast interviews
NPR Health Wanted Podcast:
Weight Loss
The Health Wanted Podcast, hosted by Laurel Bristow, recently featured Meghana Anugu, MD (General Internal Medicine). In this episode, Dr. Anugu discusses GLP-1 agonists, their role in weight management, and their social implications.
The Curbsiders Podcast: Hospital Medicine Recap Extravaganza: Diabetic Foot, Sepsis, Syncope, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and more
In this episode of The Curbsiders Podcast, Division of Hospital Medicine members, Monee Amin, MD, Meredith Trubitt, MD, and Caroline Coleman, MD, reflect on the past year, discussing a range of topics, including diabetic foot infections, sepsis, sickle cell inpatient management, syncope, psychiatry for the hospitalist, and acute coronary syndrome.
MEDICINE GRAND ROUNDS
Tomorrow's Medicine Grand Rounds
#MedicineGrandRound
Tuesday, January 21 | noon–1 p.m. | Zoom
Zoom Link Meeting ID: 940 3699 7411
Passcode: MGR
Topic: Detect to Protect: Current cancer screening recommendation
Speaker: Pamela Vohra-Khullar, MD, FACP
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Primary Care
Emory University School of Medicine
For more information about Medicine Grand Rounds, visit bitly.com/grandround.
STAFF NEWS
We're hiring: DOM Staff Openings
Check out the latest list of open staff jobs within the DOM. See a job you are interested in or know someone who would be a good fit? Click the job title below to read the full description and apply.
- Clinical Research Nurse II - School of Medicine, Infectious Disease: Hope Clinic
- Data Scientist - School of Medicine, Pulmonary
Lead Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) - Emory at Grady
Manager Research Projects - School of Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Emory at Grady
Senior Research Financial Analyst - School of Medicine, Department of Medicine Admin
IN THE NEWS
Recent Department of Medicine News
Emory HSRB Media | 2024 burning questions: View the stories featured in our Health Sciences Research Buildings in 2024 (DOM researchers featured)
GPB-FM | Researchers expect FDA to approve a twice-yearly shot that reduces risk of HIV infection by 96% (Valeria Cantos and Carlos del Rio quoted)
NPR | Bird flu: The challenges the Trump administration will face (Carlos del Rio quoted)
EVENTS
SCDP Echo Session: Clade I Mpox: Raising Awareness, Revisiting Progress
Thursday, January 23 | 11 a.m.–noon | Zoom
2025 MLK Jr. Community Service Awards
Thursday, January 23 | 4–5:30 p.m. | Margaret H. Rollins Ballroom (R. Randall Rollins Building)
DOM Research Administration Monthly Drop-In Office Hours *New*
Thursday, January 23 (monthly on the fourth Thursday) | 11 a.m. and noon | Zoom
Graduate Medical Education (GME) DEI Virtual Open House
Wednesday, January 29 | 6–7:30 p.m. | Virtual
DOM Mid-Career Workshop Series
Friday, January 31, and Friday, February 7 | 8 a.m.–1 p.m.| Woodruff Memorial Research Building, 1109
DOM Ease of Research Initiative Town Hall: Robin Ginn and Donald Harvey
Friday, February 7 | noon–1 p.m. | Zoom
DOM CV Review Session (DOM faculty only)
Wednesday, February 26 | 8–10 a.m. | Zoom
Faculty Education, Enrichment, and Development Conference (FEED)
Friday, March 28 | 8 a.m.–noon | Zoom
11th Annual Health Services Research Day *New*
Tuesday, May 6 | 8 a.m.–3 p.m. | Claudia Nance Rollings (CNR) Building (Rollins Auditorium)
RYSE Health Equity Day
Tuesday, May 20 | Hybrid: Grady Hospital Trauma Auditorium and Zoom
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