Announcements
Emory Laney Graduate School Course: Biostatistics for Translational Research
Tuesdays, January 17 until April 29, 2024 | 1–2:50 p.m. | Zoom
Emory faculty and postdocs are invited to enroll in CPTS 502 – Biostatistics for Translational Research, a two-credit spring semester course that is part of the curriculum in the Certificate Program in Translational Science (CPTS) in the Laney Graduate School. For more information and instructions on how to enroll in the Laney Graduate School and to be registered for the course, contact Rachel Hardison.
Data Analytics and Biostatistics (DAB) Core provides high-quality biostatistics and IT Data management services to Department of Medicine 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. Find out how to submit your request and how to write DAB Core services into future grants!
Did you know? All faculty and staff of the School of Medicine can request a new activation on the SOM BioRender Group license. BioRender is an online software tool that helps scientists create and share beautiful, professional science figures in minutes. Learn more
Upcoming Events
Emory Specialized Center of Research Excellence (SCORE) on Sex Differences 4th Annual Virtual Workshop: How to Incorporate Sex and Gender as Variables in Your Research
Wednesday, December 13 | 10 a.m.–3:15 p.m. | Register
Transition to First Faculty Position Workshop
Thursday, December 14 | 8:30 a.m. – noon | Zoom
Starting off your first time as a faculty member after finishing your training? This workshop is designed to increase your confidence in assuming the mantle of leadership inherent to being a faculty member, managing tricky power dynamics, and maintaining professional balance and focus as you begin your academic career.
FAALI Lecture Series: The Connection Between Team performance and wellbeing
Friday, December 15 | noon–1 p.m. | Zoom
Healthcare organizations increasingly recognize the importance of individual, team, and organizational well-being to achieve optimal outcomes. In this lecture, we will explore factors that impact workplace well-being as well as discuss strategies to enhance it.
SAVE THE DATE: 10th Annual Health Services Research Day
Tuesday, May 7 | 8 a.m.–3 p.m. | SOM auditorium
Join this symposium and networking opportunity where researchers across Georgia will learn about ongoing quality, effectiveness, and value-based research activities.
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Highlighted Resource
K-Club is an educational forum partially sponsored by the DOM that provides support and advice to young investigators on obtaining research career development awards. Researchers, junior faculty, and fellows interested in academic research careers should attend.
Funding & Award Opportunities
A searchable External Funding Opportunities Database has been compiled from FOAs in this weekly newsletter, including archived COVID FOAs.
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GA CTSA Pilot Grants
Deadlines: Friday, January 12 (LOI); Friday, March 1 (Full application)
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to solicit proposals that either a.) generate preliminary data and refine research strategies for subsequent extramural grant applications OR b.) develop the best approaches and methodologies to address complex translational and clinical research problems.
VISN 7 Research Development Award Program
Deadlines: Monday, January 15 (LOI); Tuesday, February 20 (Full application)
The VISN 7 Research Development Award (RDA) program supports the identification and development of qualified investigators recruited at VISN 7 medical centers. Email Selma Cuya-Smith for more information.
Georgia CTSA KL2 program: Clinical and translational research career development program for junior faculty members
Deadline: Thursday, February 1 by 5 p.m.
The purpose of this FOA is to support and enhance career development for junior faculty (MD, PhD, MD/PhD, PharmD) committed to a career in clinical and translational research (CTR) and clinical and translational science (CTS).
Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Award (Winn CDA) for Early-Stage Investigator Physicians
Application period: Tuesday, January 2 – Monday, May 13
The purpose of this FOA is to support the career development of early-stage investigator physicians who are underrepresented in medicine (URiM) or who have a demonstrated commitment to increasing diversity in clinical research.
Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Advancing Research Needed to Develop a Universal Influenza Vaccine
Expires: January 8, 2025
The purpose of this Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) is to support research that contributes to the areas of interest and encompasses three major research areas: Improve understanding of transmission, natural history, and pathogenesis of influenza virus infection; Characterize influenza immunity and correlates of immune protection; and support rational design of universal influenza vaccines.
Grant Wise
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
Alanna Morris (PI) and Neal Dickert (Co-I) (Cardiology) received funding from Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC for a project entitled, “Tailored electronic intervention to improve therapy in a diverse cohort of patients with heart failure (TAILORD-HF).”
Vibha Lama (Pulmonary) received funding from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for a project entitled, “Divergence of RAS and BOS phenotypes of CLAD.”
Dan Perrien (Endocrinology) received funding from International Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Association (IFOPA) for a project entitled, “IFOPA biobank at Emory University.”
Jeff Sands (Renal Medicine) received funding from Georgia Research Alliance for a project entitled, “Phase IB: Urearetics.”
Have you or a colleague recently received an award or grant funding?
Recent Notable Publications
Jessica Alvarez, Vin Tangpricha (Endocrinology), and William R Hunt (Pulmonary)
Wu M, Bhimavarapu A, Alvarez JA, Hunt WR, Tangpricha V. Changes in bone turnover after high-dose vitamin D supplementation during acute pulmonary exacerbation in cystic fibrosis. Bone. 2023 Sep;174:116835. Read more
Molly Perkins and Alexis Bender (Geriatrics)
Mitchell MM, Angelo S, Akinwolere OG, Perkins MM, Bender AA. Latent class analysis of perceived stigma among older adults receiving medications for opioid use disorder. J Subst Use Addict Treat. 2024 Jan;156:209187. Read more
Hiroki Ueyama (Fellow), Joe Xie, George Hanzel, Isida Byku, Chandan Devireddy, Adam Greenbaum, Vasilis Babaliaros, and Patrick Gleason (Cardiology)
Ueyama HA, Xie J, Hanzel GS, Byku I, Paone G, Grubb KJ, et al. Hemodynamic Comparison of Resilia and Sapien 3/Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valves in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2023 Dec 4:e013325. Read more
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Spotlighted Researcher
James Pennoyer
Internal Medicine Resident
2023 DOM Research Day – Best poster presentation (Health Services Research)
What is your professional background?
I am a third-year internal medicine resident in the Emory School of Medicine. I received my bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Notre Dame and did my medical school training at the Medical College of Georgia. I will serve as a chief resident next year, with the plan to hopefully apply for an infectious disease fellowship afterward.
Which division do you work in? Who is your mentor?
As an IM resident, I rotate through several clinical sites, but currently, I am on general wards at Grady Memorial Hospital. I have been fortunate to find several great mentors here at Emory, but the two who stand out to me the most are Dr. Ameeta Kalokhe and Dr. Jennifer Spicer. I also work with Dr. Dan Hunt, who has been incredibly supportive of my current research project.
Briefly describe your research. Why is it important?
Rounding on an internal medicine service, when done well, is an excellent learning opportunity. Everyone, from medical students to attendings, can and should benefit from the educational opportunities afforded by rounding. Our goal is to determine what factors contribute to high-quality learning on rounds and attempt to standardize a simple and effective method for disseminating that learning to participants at all levels of medical training.
What do you like most about Emory?
By far, my favorite thing about Emory is the people, especially my co-residents. Everyone is incredibly kind and supportive of one another, and I feel like I’ve made a lot of lifetime friendships over the past two and a half years.
What is your favorite movie or TV show?
I love nature documentaries, especially newer ones filmed with high-quality cameras; I’m in the process of watching "Planet Earth III," which is quickly becoming my favorite TV series.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
In my spare time, I like to read, play golf, and explore Atlanta’s food scene with friends!
What is a fun fact about you?
In college, I played the trumpet in the Notre Dame marching band and had the opportunity to travel across the country watching the Irish play in big games for free!
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